IELTS & English tests Questions

Yes, over 50 German universities and programs accept the Duolingo English Test, including LMU Munich, TUM and TU Berlin for select master's courses. Expect score demands of 100-105 for bachelor's and 125-135 for master's. However, German embassies often still require IELTS or TOEFL for the visa.

IDP conducts IELTS in India year-round: computer-based tests run daily, up to three sessions per day, while paper tests run about four times monthly until 22 August 2026, when the paper format ends. Book on the IDP portal with your passport and pay Rs. 19,000 (Rs. 19,250 UKVI).

Most Indian students find PTE easier to score high on because its AI scoring removes examiner bias, rewards templates and returns results within 24-48 hours. IELTS suits students who prefer handwriting, face-to-face speaking and paper-based reading. Check that your target universities accept PTE before booking either test.

The TOEFL iBT runs multiple times every month across Indian cities in 2026, mostly on Saturdays and Sundays, and the Home Edition runs four days a week. Register on the ETS portal up to 7 days before your date, pay about Rs. 18,000, and book 2-3 months ahead of deadlines.

Apply through the Common App for undergraduate or the specific BU school portal for graduate programs. Undergrad is test-optional through 2028 with a 13 percent acceptance rate; submit transcripts, essays and IELTS 7.0. Graduate admissions vary by school, needing an SOP, LORs and IELTS 6.5.

You need exceptional grades of 90 to 95 percent in CBSE or ISC, plus a course-specific admissions test such as ESAT, TMUA or UCAT. Prove English with IELTS 6.5 to 7.0, apply through UCAS by late January, write an academic personal statement, then clear an online interview.

You need a 4-year bachelors scoring 7.5 CGPA or 65 percent from a Tier 1 institution, or 8.0 CGPA or 70 percent from other universities. Prove English with IELTS 6.5 to 7.0, apply for up to two courses via My Imperial, and clear a video or technical interview. Apply early.

For Edinburgh you need about 80 to 85 percent in Class 12 for bachelors, or a CGPA of 7.0 to 8.0 depending on your university tier for masters. Prove English with IELTS 6.5 to 7.0. Apply through UCAS for undergraduate or the university portal for postgraduate.