The TOEFL iBT exam is conducted more than 60 times a year at authorized test centres across India, and through the TOEFL iBT Home Edition, slots are available 24 hours a day, 4 days a week, year-round. TOEFL slot booking is done entirely through the official ETS website and takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete once you have your details ready.

Slots at popular test centres particularly in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune fill up quickly during peak admission seasons from July to September and November to January. The most important thing you can do before checking availability is to confirm your target university's application deadline, then work backwards to pick a test date that leaves enough time for score delivery and a potential retake. This page walks you through the complete TOEFL slot booking process for 2026, for both test centre and Home Edition formats.

Things to Know Before Booking Your TOEFL Slot

Before starting the booking process, confirm the following:

TOEFL Exam Slot Booking: Step-by-Step Process

TOEFL slot booking is completed online through the ETS website. Here are the steps:

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  Visit the official ETS website at ets.org/toefl and log into your ETS account. If you do not have an account, click "Create Account" and register with your email address and a password.
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  Once logged in, click on "Schedule Your TOEFL iBT Test" on your dashboard.
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  Enter your preferred test location - city name, region, or postal code and click "Search."
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  Set the Display filter to "All test options" to view both test centre and Home Edition slots together on the same calendar.
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  Browse available dates. Available slots appear highlighted; greyed-out dates are full or unavailable at that location.
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  Select your preferred date and choose your test format, test centre (in-person) or Home Edition (online). Then select your preferred time slot from the options shown.
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  Confirm your selections and click "Save and Continue."
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  Fill in your personal details accurately. Ensure your name, date of birth, and passport number match your actual passport exactly and these details cannot be changed after submission without contacting ETS.
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  Designate up to 4 institutions to receive your official score reports for free. You can add, change, or remove recipients until 10 PM local test centre time on the day before your test.
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  Proceed to the payment page. Review your order summary - test format, date, time, location, and fee.
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  Complete payment using your preferred method like credit card, debit card, UPI, or Bharat QR. Accepted networks: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, RuPay, Maestro.
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  Upon successful payment, you will receive a registration confirmation email with your test centre address (or Home Edition instructions), date, and appointment number. Save this email, you need it on test day.

Your slot is confirmed only after payment is completed. Browsing available dates or selecting a slot without completing payment does not hold or reserve that slot.

TOEFL Home Edition: Slot Booking

Booking a TOEFL iBT Home Edition slot follows the same process as test centre booking. The only difference is selecting "Home Edition" (displayed as "Online") in the test format step.

Key points specific to Home Edition slot booking:

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  Home Edition slots are available 24 hours a day, 4 days a week, year-round. Appointments can be booked as early as 24 hours after registration.
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  After booking, log into your My TOEFL Home dashboard at toeflibt.ets.org/welcome. Download the TOEFL Test App, run the equipment check, and review the Home Edition Rules and Guidelines well before test day.
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  If identity verification via mobile app is required for your session, complete it at least 48 hours before your scheduled start time.
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  On test day, check-in opens 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. You have up to 30 minutes after your scheduled time to begin check-in, after that, the test is cancelled with no refund.
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  Ensure all screen-sharing, remote-access, and spell-check software (Zoom, Teams, Skype, Grammarly, etc.) is disabled before the test begins and cannot auto-launch during the session.

TOEFL Slot Booking: Offline Methods

If you are unable to complete online slot booking, the following offline options are available:

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  By Phone: Call ETS India's toll-free number: 1800-123-9418 Available 8 AM – 8 PM IST, 7 days a week including holidays. Have your personal details and payment card ready. The ETS representative will check available dates and complete booking over the call.
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  In Person: You can visit the ETS India office for booking assistance: 

ETS India Office: 3-113, WeWork Forum, Cyber City, DLF Forum, Phase III, Gurugram – 122002, Haryana 

Email: TOEFLSupport4India@ets.org

Online booking is strongly recommended as it gives you real-time slot visibility, instant confirmation, and a digital receipt none of which are guaranteed at the same speed through offline channels.

Important Slot Booking Deadlines and Fees

Tips for TOEFL Slot Booking in India

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  Book 2–3 months in advance: Popular test centres in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune reach capacity fastest. Do not wait until a month before your deadline to start checking availability.
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  Match your slot to your preparation timeline: Do not book a date before you have a realistic estimate of when you will be ready. Taking the test underprepared and retaking wastes INR 16,900 and time.
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  Pick a weekday slot if available: Test centres tend to be quieter on weekday mornings, and you are less likely to experience noise or distraction compared to weekend slots.
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  Confirm your passport before booking: The name in your ETS account must match your passport exactly character by character. If your passport is expired or your name has a spelling discrepancy, resolve this before booking. A mismatch on test day means no entry and no refund.
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  Plan for a potential retake: When booking your first slot, mentally set aside INR 16,900 and note that you must wait at least 3 days between attempts. If your university deadline is tight, your first attempt date should leave room for a retake before the deadline.
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  Download your confirmation immediately: After completing payment, download and save your registration confirmation email. This document contains your appointment number, test centre address, and scheduled time, you need it for entry on test day.

Frequently Asked Questions