The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is offered by ETS over 60 times a year at various authorized test centers across the globe. The TOEFL allows the candidates to conveniently take the exam by selecting their preferred test slot from the available ones.
For Indian test takers, only TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) is available which is conducted in all the major cities across the country.
This article will help the aspirants learn about the upcoming TOEFL Dates in 2021 and the test centers across different cities. And thus, pick a suitable TOEFL test date & center as well as understand the TOEFL test schedule in India.
TOEFL Exam Dates 2021
ETS offers the test takers to choose their preferred test date as there are multiple TOEFL dates available every month. Test takers should note that not all test dates are available across all the centers. So, it is recommended to check the date availability at the preferred test centers before proceeding with the TOEFL registration.
Applicants can also choose the timing of their TOEFL exam from the available slots viz. Morning, Afternoon and Evening. Thus, ETS provides ample choice and flexibility for TOEFL exam dates and centers.
TOEFL Exam Dates 2021 for Indian Aspirants
A complete list of the upcoming TOEFL exam dates in 2021 across the major ETS authorized cities is provided below:
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Test City |
TOEFL Available Dates |
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Ahmedabad |
May 22, 26 June 5, 9, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 24 August 7, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Allahabad |
May 22 June 5, 26 July 3 August 7 September 18, 25 October 9, 16, 30 |
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Amritsar |
May 22 June 5, 18, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 25 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Bengaluru |
June 5, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Bhopal |
May 22 June 5, 26 July 3 August 7 September 4, 25, 29 October 9 |
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Bhubaneshwar |
May 22 June 5, 19, 20 July 3, 10, 24 August 7, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25 October 9, 16, 23, 29, 30 |
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Chandigarh |
June 5, 19, 20 July 3, 10, 24 August 7, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 24 |
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Chennai |
May 22 June 5, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Coimbatore |
May 26 June 5, 9, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Dehradun |
June 5, 19 July 3, 10, 24 August 7, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 24 |
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Delhi |
May 22, 26 June 5, 9, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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East Godavari District |
May 22 June 5, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Gwalior |
June 9 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Indore |
May 22, 26 June 5, 9, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 11, 29 October 9, 13 |
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Jaipur |
May 22 June 5, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Jalandhar |
May 22 June 5, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Jodhpur |
June 5, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Kanpur |
June 5, 19, 26 July 3,10,14 August 11 September 11 October 13 |
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Lucknow |
June 5, 19, 26 July 3, 10, 14 August 11 September 11 October 13 |
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Madurai |
May 26 June 5, 9, 18 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 |
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Mumbai |
June 5, 9, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 24, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Nashik |
June 5, 9, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 14, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Nizamabad |
May 22 June 5, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Patna |
May 22 July 3 September 18, 24, 25 October 16, 30 |
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Pondicherry |
June 5, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Pune |
July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Raipur |
June 5, 26 July 10 August 28 September 11, 25 October 9, 30 |
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Ranchi |
July 3, 10, 24 August 7, 21, 28 September 11, 18 October 9, 16, 23, 24 |
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Surat |
May 26 June 5, 9, 26 July 3, 10, 24 July 11, 21 August 11, 21 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 30 |
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Thiruvananthapuram |
June 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 24 August 7, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25 October 9, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Thrissur |
May 26 June 5, 9, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 4, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Tirupati |
May 22 June 5, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Trichy |
May 26 June 5, 9, 18 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Vadodara |
May 22, 26 June 5, 19, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 |
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Vijayawada |
May 22, 26 June 5, 9, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Visakhapatnam |
May 22 June 5, 18, 19, 20, 26 July 3, 10, 14, 24 August 7, 11, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 29 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
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Warangal |
May 22 June 5, 18, 19, 20, 26 August 7, 11, 21, 28 October 9, 13, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 |
How to choose the right TOEFL Exam Date?
It is essential that the TOEFL test takers make the right choice while selecting the test date. ETS recommends that they should select a TOEFL exam date 2 to 3 months prior to their admission application or any other deadline.
Picking an early TOEFL test date would give an applicant plenty of time to prepare for the test as well as for score reporting.
TOEFL Test Centers 2021
ETS has around 4500 TOEFL test centers spread across 165 countries, which is indicative of the popularity of the exam.
Out of these, India has 59 TOEFL test centers. With a decent number of TOEFL test centers available across the country, it is possible for the Indian candidates to choose a location convenient to them.
In order to avoid any last-minute hassle, it is advised that the TOEFL aspirants pick a test center wisely, considering the travel and check-in time at the center.
What are the documents to be carried to the TOEFL Test Center?
The Indian test takers are required to carry along the following documents with them to the TOEFL test center:
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A valid Passport in the original that serves as the Primary ID
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TOEFL Admit Card
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Printout of the confirmation email sent by the ETS
TOEFL Test Centers for Indian Aspirants
A complete list of the TOEFL Test Centers in India as per the ETS is provided below:
|
Test City |
TOEFL Test Centers |
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Ahmedabad |
5th Floor, Unit 501, Parshwanath Esquare, Prahladnagar Corporate Road, Prahlad Nagar, Satellite Ahmedabad, 3800051 India
202,sigma-ii, Behind Bon Homie,next To Nxt Sh, Opposite Himalaya Mall, Bodakdev,
103-104 Atp Arcade, Above Mr. Beans Coffee Sh, Nr. National Handloom, Law Garden,
204 Samaan 2, Opposite To Shell Petrol Pump, Prahllad Nagar, Anand Nagar, Satellite, |
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Allahabad
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IPEM 119/25a Mahatma Gandhi Marg , Civil Lines, |
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Amritsar |
Spring Dale Senior School Fatehgarh Churian Road, Kamla Devi Avenue, Amritsar, Punjab - 143001 India |
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Assam
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NEF Law College GMC Hostel Road, Ananda Nagar GMC Opp. St John's Hospital, Ananda Nagar, Christian Basti, Guwahati, Assam - 781005 India |
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Bengaluru |
Maruthi Plaza 91/6, Tc Palya Main Road, Next To Rk Apartments,
No 12 1st Floor, Dental College Main Road,
3rd Floor Tower B Prestige Shantiniketan, Whitefield, |
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Bhopal
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Billabong High International School, Bhopal Bhadbhada Road, Neelbad, Madhya Pradesh - 462044 India |
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Chandigarh |
Saint Kabir Public School - Chandigarh Sector 26 - Computer Lab, Chandigarh – 160019 India |
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Chennai |
Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd Dr. VPR Nagar, Off Tambaram Sriperumbudur Road, Manimangalam Post, Chennai – 601301 India |
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Coimbatore |
KIT Campus, Kakapalayam Salem – 637504 India
#15, Sethuram Bldg, G. Flr Sundaresa Layout Lane, Adj IOB Race Course Br. Trichy Road, Coimbatore – 641018 India |
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Delhi |
A-260 Defence Colony New Delhi – 110024 India
F3, First Floor, CSC2, DDA Market, Above Mother Dairy, G Block Preet Vihar, Preet Vihar, Delhi – 110092 India |
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Gurgaon NCR Region |
Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd Iris Tech Park, Tower A, 2nd Floor Sector - 48 Sohna Road, Gurgaon – 122018 India |
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Hyderabad |
9th Floor, Unit - 2, Kapil Towers IT Block, Survey No 115/1, IT Park, Hyderabad – 500032 India
Kaizen Imperial Heights, St.no.2, Uma Nagar Near Lifestyle, Begumpet Hyderabad - 500016 India |
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Indore |
Shri Vaishnav Polytechnic College MOG LINE - Ground Floor Indore – 452002 India |
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Jaipur |
Kalvi Institute Private Ltd - Jaipur Katewa Nagar Ext Gujar Kithari, New Sanganer Road, Jaipur – 302019 India |
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Kochi |
Sacred Heart College Sacred Heart College Computer Lab, Thevara Kochi – 682013 India |
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Kolkata |
Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd Millennium City,9th Floor Block DN-62, Sector V, Salt Lake Kolkata – 700091 India |
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Mumbai |
C/o Dnyan Ganga Edu Trust Ghodbunder Road, Thane West – 400615 India
St. John's Avenue, Opp. Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana, Near Khar Subway, Santacruz (West), Mumbai – 400054 India |
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Pune |
The Lexicon International School - Pune Lexicon Estate, Gat No. 726 Pune Nagar Highway, Bakori Phata Wagholi, Pune – 412207 India |
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Pondicherry |
Kalvi Institute Private Ltd - Puducherry 231/2 Subramaniyan Street, Opposite Ashok Theatre, Villianur, Puducherry – 605110 India |
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Thiruvananthapuram |
Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd 7th Floor, KEK Towers, Thiruvananthapuram – 695010 India |
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Warangal |
ANCONS International - Warangal G.Floor, Behind ICICI Bank, # 1-1-504, Edavelly Complex Chaitanyapuri Colony Main Rd., Kazipet, Warangal – 506001 India |
Test takers are advised to pick a TOEFL test date and center which would be the most convenient for them and would allow to comfortably reach the test center. A good TOEFL test score depends largely on a wisely selected test schedule and center. We recommend that the aspirants carefully go through all the available test dates and centers and pick the most suitable one for themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions by Students on TOEFL Exam Dates and Centers
Q1. How many times a TOEFL exam is conducted in a year?
Ans. The TOEFL exam is conducted over 60 times a year at ETS authorized test centers across the globe.
Q2. Are TOEFL test centers open in India?
Ans. Yes, most TOEFL test centers have now been opened at many locations in India.
Q3. What should I bring to the TOEFL test center?
Ans. A valid Passport in the original, TOEFL admit card and printout of the confirmation email sent by the ETS.
Q4. Can I take TOEFL iBT at home?
Ans. Yes, you can take TOEFL iBT at home. ETS has come up with the TOEFL iBT Home Edition, which is a safe and convenient option for those test takers who prefer to take their test at home rather than a test center.
