Ace these 8 exams to unlock global study opportunity

IELTS The International English Language Testing System is an English language assessment exam which focuses on foreign higher education levels. 

The validity of the test is two years. The duration of the test is two hours 45 minutes, and the cost for applying is Rs 17,000 or around $202.

TOEFL The Test of English as a Foreign Language is an assessment to enrol students in colleges and universities in Australia, the UK, Canada and the US. 

The validity of the test is two years. The  duration of the test is three hours, and the cost for applying is Rs 16,900 or around $201.

PTE The Pearson Test of English, differs from both the tests as it is completely computerised and the scoring patterns are significantly different. The test results are more quick and announced within five days of the test. 

The validity of the test is two years. The duration of the test is two hours and 15 minutes, and the cost for applying is Rs 17,000 or around $202.

Duolingo English test The Duolingo English is the newest assessment of language proficiency used by students. The exam consists of four modules —reading, writing, listening and speaking— and is widely used in the US, and Canada.

The validity of the test is two years. The test duration is 45 minutes, and the cost for applying is Rs 5,442 or around $64.

SAT The Scholastic Assessment Test is a widely accepted college admission exam in both Canada and the US. It evaluates candidates’ analytical, verbal and writing abilities.

The validity of the test is five years. The test duration is three hours, and the cost for applying is Rs 10,968 or around $130.

ACT The American College Testing is used to get admission to the US universities for particular academic courses which assess candidates’ writing, verbal, mathematical and scientific abilities.

The validity of the test is five years. The duration of the test is two hours and 55 minutes and the cost for applying is Rs 16,700 or around $198.

GRE The Graduates Record Examination is the most common exam for students who are hoping to study abroad in the US, Canada or wish to pursue a degree in MBA or MS in the USA must apply for this exam. 

The validity of the test is five years. The test duration is three hours and 45 minutes, and the cost for applying is Rs 22,550 or around $268.

GMAT Students who want to pursue a degree in MBA specifically usually go for the Graduate Management Admission test. It assesses a candidate’s cognitive skills and ability. 

The validity of the test is five years. The duration of the test is three hours and seven minutes, and the cost for applying is Rs 24,000 or around $285.

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