Every year, thousands of students strive to achieve their dream of studying abroad. Many migrate to various countries of the world. The global educational platforms have broadened and become more inclusive of foreign students. This has made it possible for Indian students as well to reserve seats for themselves in several prestigious foreign universities.

Apart from the zeal inside you, there are certain academic parameters that you must fulfil to grab the opportunity of studying abroad. There are certain international competitive exams that help you get into your dream university. In order to get scholarships and other financial aid for studying abroad, certain exams are conducted in India. If you are also someone who is planning a course abroad, you must know each and every detail so you can reserve the best seat for yourself.

International Exams For Securing A Seat In A Foreign University

In this article, we will talk about the various international exams that you can take as an Indian to get a seat in a foreign university, along with scholarships. Let’s quickly discuss these exams.

Before moving further, you may check the exam dates 2023 of these tests:

Exams Exam dates
SAT 9th March, 4th May, 1st June
PSAT  Not yet announced
TOEFL  Round the year
IELTS Round the year
  • SAT – Scholastic Assessment Test or SAT is a gateway to some of the prestigious universities in the USA and Canada for undergraduate courses. The exam is conducted seven times a year in the US. The exam intends to evaluate the writing, verbal, and mathematical abilities of a student.
Particulars Details
Upcoming exam date 9th March, 4th May, 1st June
Exam duration 2 hours 14 minutes
Courses Undergraduate courses in USA and Canada
SAT fees Around ₹8,540
Total score 1600
Negative marking  No
  • PSAT – Students in 10th and 11th grade can write PSAT (Preliminary SAT) exams. The exam is intended to help students prepare themselves for SAT exams. Also, the high-scoring students are eligible to receive the National Merit Scholarship. The exam includes topics in writing, reading, and mathematics.
Particulars Details
Exam date 2023 Not yet announced
Exam duration 2 chorus 45 minutes
Frequency of exam Once a year
  • TOEFL – The full form of TOEFL is the Test of English as Foreign Language. This test is intended to assess the English language of foreign students who want to study at American universities. There are two types of TOEFL tests:
    • TOEFL IBT – TOEFL IBT (Internet-Based Test) is conducted in countries where there is an internet connection. This is a computer-based exam.
    • TOEFL PBT – For countries where computer-based exams are not possible, the TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based Test) is conducted. It includes a pen and paper test.
Particulars Details
Exam date In India, the exam is available around the year. Students need to select a date and write the exam
Advised exam date Choose a date 2-3 months prior to your plans in a foreign university application
Exam results The result is reflected within 6 days of the test
Exam fees From ₹16,900 as of March 2023
  • IELTS – IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. Various English-speaking countries accept the scores of IELTS. The exam checks the ability of students in listening, reading, speaking, and writing, in the English language. Here are the details of the exam:
Particulars Details
Exam date Every month (August – 5,10,19,26)
Countries accepting IELTS score
  • UK
  • USA
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Canada
Exam fees
  • Computer or pen and paper-based IELTS – from ₹16,250
  • Computer-based IELTS for UKVI – from ₹16,500
  • IELTS life skills – from ₹15,350
  • IELTS for UK visas and immigration – around from ₹16,500
Number of organisations accepting IELTS score 11000+
Results Within 3-5 days of the test
  • Conclusion : Studying abroad is a huge milestone for any student. It opens the gate to various unparalleled opportunities in life, including employability, personality development, knowledge gaining, and so much more. Now is the right time to give your best shot to achieve all that you aspire for. Sit back and relax. Take your time for the preparation and give your best. With consistent effort and dedication, and the zeal to do wonderfully, you can surely make your way through even the most difficult exams.

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