Duolingo English Test (DET) 2024: Exam Dates, Fees, Results, Pattern & Syllabus

Duolingo English Test (DET) has announced several improvements starting April 2nd 2024. These include: 

• New sections in the test, such as fill-in-the-blanks, Interactive writing, and Read and Select.
• These new sections are designed to provide a better overall evaluation of your English proficiency and a more convenient testing experience.

• The Duolingo English Test is one of the most popular English Proficiency tests in the market. 
• Over 5,000 universities accept Duolingo
• This list includes countries such as the USA, UK, and Canada. 
• The Duolingo English Test evaluates four skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. 
• This format is very similar to IELTS and TOEFL. 
• It is also the shortest English test and can be completed in one hour.

Why take the Duolingo Exam?

• The test gained its popularity because of the convenience it provides its users. 
• Duolingo English Test can be taken remotely from anywhere. 
• DET is priced at USD 65 or INR 5,441, making it one of the most affordable exams in the market. 

• Once you purchase the test, you get 21 days to appear. 
• If you don’t take the test within the deadline, your test will be automatically cancelled. 
• Cancelled tests will not be refunded. 
• You can purchase up to 3 tests in 30 days. 

• Duolingo is the least expensive test among all English proficiency tests.
• Duolingo also offers a bundled test, where you can buy two tests for USD 49 or INR 4,102 each. 
• The bundle pack lets you send the best scores to universities. 
• Duolingo's additional perk is that you can pay to get your results faster (as early as 12 hours).  
• The charge for faster results is USD 40, or INR 3,348.
• You can reschedule your Duolingo test anytime within the 21-day deadline.
• There are no charges for Rescheduling the Duolingo English test.
• Duolingo Exam has a no-refund policy for cancellations. 

Result Decalaration

Duolingo Results are available within 48 hours of giving the test.

• You can pay an additional fee to avail your results sooner.
• You will be sent an email notification with a link that directs you to the scores.
• You can share it with universities via the same portal.
• There is no additional cost for sending your score reports.
• You can share your Duolingo scores with as many institutions as you like. 

• Duolingo English Test is scored on a scale of 10-160. 
• For every correct answer, you will receive 5 points. 

• There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
• Your report will contain your overall score along with your subscores. 

Duolingo Exam Sub-Score Will Contain

Literacy	The ability to read and write
Comprehension	The ability to listen and read
Conversation	The ability to speak and listen
Production	The ability to write and speak

• Duolingo's registration process is hassle-free. 
• To register for the Duolingo English Test, you just need to visit the official website. 
• Here’s the step-by-step process 
  • Visit the official Duolingo website.
  • Add your email address and complete the signup process
  • Click on the ‘Purchase the test’ option on the left side 
  • Choose the exam pack you would like 
  • Complete the payment 
• Duolingo has no slot booking concept, as you can take the exam anytime you want.

• Duolingo has not set any strict eligibility restrictions for the Duolingo English Test. 
• Anyone of any age and qualification can take the test. 
• If you are under 13, you must submit a permission letter from your parents/guardians. 
   

Below are the mandatory requirements for taking the Duolingo English Test. 
 

• A valid Government issued ID (Passport) 
• A well-functioning computer
• Good internet connection 

• Duolingo Exam evaluates four skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. 
• The exam is one hour long and contains two sections plus an introductory session. 
• The four skills of the Duolingo English Test are evaluated through a series of questions. 
• These questions are taken from a large pool, so no question is repeated twice. 
• The question types vary depending on the sections. 
   

Below is a breakdown: 

Duolingo Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Section	Time Duration	Description
Introduction & Onboarding	5 Minutes	Technical & ID Check-Ins
Adaptive Test	45 Minutes	Questions with difficulty levels based on your performance
Writing & Speaking	10 Minutes	Prompt-based Question

• Duolingo exam offers a free practice test at the time of registration. 
• Sample papers are the easiest way of finding out where you stand in your preparation. 
• If you are self-studying, take practice tests regularly to improve your English language skills. 
• You can find plenty of free Duolingo sample papers online. 
• However, we recommend using the official (from Duolingo) materials, which are more reliable.