When planning to take the TOEFL exam, understanding the complete TOEFL fee structure upfront helps you budget accurately and avoid unexpected charges. The TOEFL exam fee in India is INR 16,900 for the TOEFL iBT whether you take it at an authorized test centre or through the Home Edition. This TOEFL registration fee covers the test itself and the delivery of official score reports to up to four institutions or agencies of your choice.

Beyond the base TOEFL price, additional fees apply for services such as late registration, rescheduling, extra score reports, and score reviews. All fees listed below are sourced directly from the official ETS India Information Bulletin 2025–2026 and are inclusive of applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST). Always verify the current fee structure at etsindia.org/toefl before registering, as fees are subject to revision.

TOEFL Exam Fee in India 2026: Standard Registration

All fees are inclusive of GST. The TOEFL iBT test centre and Home Edition are priced identically, there is no cost advantage to choosing one format over the other.

TOEFL Additional Fees 2026

The following additional fees apply for specific services, as confirmed in the official ETS India Bulletin 2025–2026:

Important notes on additional fees:

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  Score reviews are conducted by ETS scoring specialists. If the review results in a change whether higher or lower the revised score becomes your official score for that test date.
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  You cannot request a score review if you have already requested that your scores be sent to any institution or agency.
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  Score reinstatement after cancellation at end of test: scores will be reinstated approximately 3 weeks after ETS receives your request and payment.

Payment Methods for TOEFL Registration Fee

ETS accepts the following payment methods for TOEFL exam fees in India, as confirmed in the official ETS India Bulletin 2025–2026:

Payment policy notes (from the official ETS India Bulletin):

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  If your payment is declined by your bank or card provider, a payment return fee of INR 2,900 (USD 30) will be charged.
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  All outstanding balances with ETS must be paid in full before you can register for any ETS test or order any service.
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  ETS processes payments with 3D Secure (3DS) fraud prevention. During payment you may be asked by your bank to verify your identity with an authentication code. If you do not know your 3DS passcode, contact your bank before attempting registration.
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  ETS reserves the right to add, modify, or remove a payment method at its discretion and without prior notice.
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  If you change your country of origin after registering, additional fees may apply.

TOEFL Refund and Cancellation Policy

All cancellation and refund terms below are confirmed from the official ETS India Bulletin 2025–2026:

Key cancellation rules:

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  Test appointments can only be cancelled or rescheduled through the online ETS registration system. Cancellation by email, regular mail, or at the test centre is not accepted.
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  If you cancel at the end of the test itself (after completing it), your scores will not be reported and no refund will be issued. Cancelled scores can be reinstated within 60 days for a fee of INR 1,990 (USD 20).
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  Refunds are issued in the original currency used for payment. Cash refunds are not available.

TOEFL Rescheduling Policy

If you need to change your TOEFL exam date after registration, the following rules apply:

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  Rescheduling must be done at least 4 full days before your test date through your ETS account.
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  A rescheduling fee of INR 5,900 (USD 60) applies.
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  If ETS reschedules your test for reasons on their end, you can choose a new date with no rescheduling fee charged.
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  If you miss the 4-day rescheduling window, your test fee is forfeited and no rescheduling or refund option is available.

Example: If your test is on a Saturday, the rescheduling deadline is the preceding Tuesday (4 full days before).

TOEFL Retake Fee

The TOEFL exam fee for a retake is the same as a fresh registration, INR 16,900 (USD 205). ETS does not offer any discount or reduced TOEFL price for repeat test-takers. The only condition is that you cannot take the test more than once within a 3-day period. There is no cap on the number of retakes.

What the TOEFL Fee Includes?

Your TOEFL iBT registration fee of INR 16,900 includes:

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  The test itself (all four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing)
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  Your scores posted to your ETS account approximately 3 days after the test (for tests taken on or after January 21, 2026)
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  Your MyBest Score report automatically included, combining your best section scores from all valid TOEFL iBT tests taken in the last 2 years
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  A downloadable PDF of your test taker score report
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  Official score reports sent to up to 4 institutions of your choice, designated before or on test day (until 10 PM local test centre time the day before)
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  The option to request a paper copy of your score report (additional fee may apply)

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