TOEFL · Guides · October 25, 2026 · 6 min read
TOEFL exam fee 2026: ₹15,729 in India, $280 in the US, and every extra charge
The TOEFL iBT exam fee in India is ₹15,729 as of October 2026, according to ETS India. Late registration adds ₹3,305.08, rescheduling costs ₹5,000, and each extra score report ₹2,000. In the United States the test costs $280 plus tax; elsewhere ETS sets a price per country, from $164 (India, the lowest on the list) to $475 (Switzerland). ETS lists one TOEFL iBT fee per country, with no separate price for the Home Edition, and the fee includes four free score reports.
All amounts are from ETS pages checked on 25 October 2026: the India fees page (in.ets.org), the global TOEFL iBT fees page and its country list, and the 2026–27 TOEFL iBT Information Bulletin. ETS changes prices from time to time; the amount shown when you book in your ETS account is the one you pay.
TOEFL exam fee in India
| Item | Fee in India (INR) |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT registration | ₹15,729 |
| Late registration (within 7 days of the test) | ₹3,305.08 |
| Rescheduling | ₹5,000 |
| Additional score report, per institution | ₹2,000 (marked “50%” on the ETS India page) |
| Speaking or Writing score review | ₹6,694.92 |
| Reinstating cancelled scores | ₹1,652.54 |
| Returned payment | ₹2,900 |
A few points that confuse Indian test takers:
- Rupees, not dollars. ETS India lists the fee in INR. The global country list shows India at $164; when you register for an Indian test location, go by the rupee price on in.ets.org.
- Tax. ETS says its fees include applicable taxes except in a short list of countries where tax is added at checkout. India is not on that list.
- Express Scoring (a faster score result, $129 on the global fee list) does not appear on the India fees page. If you need scores fast, check in your ETS account whether it is offered for your test.
- The “50%” on score reports. The India page shows ₹2,000 with a “50%” note next to it, which reads as a discount; ETS does not explain it on the page. Check the price in your account before you order.
Late registration, rescheduling and refunds
The rules come from the 2026–27 TOEFL iBT Information Bulletin. ETS refers test takers in India to an India-specific bulletin on in.ets.org, so confirm the details there before you rely on them.
| Situation | Rule | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Regular registration | closes 7 full days before the test | the test fee |
| Late (express) registration | online until 2 days before the test | test fee + late fee (₹3,305.08 / $49) |
| Rescheduling | at least 4 full days before the test | ₹5,000 / $69 |
| Cancelling on time | at least 4 full days before the test | 50% of the test fee refunded |
| Cancelling late or not turning up | fewer than 4 days before | no refund |
| Retaking | as many times as you like, but not twice within 3 days | full fee each time |
Example: your test is on a Saturday. The last day to reschedule or cancel with a refund is the Tuesday before. Home Edition appointments must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Because a cancellation returns only half the fee, rescheduling is cheaper than cancelling and booking again in almost every case: in India you keep ₹15,729 working for ₹5,000, instead of losing about ₹7,860.
Fees for other services (worldwide, USD)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Express (late) registration, within 7 days of the test | $49 |
| Rescheduling | $69 |
| Additional score report, per institution | $29 |
| Speaking or Writing score review | $80 |
| Speaking and Writing score review | $160 |
| Express Scoring | $129 |
| Reinstating cancelled scores | $20 |
| Returned payment | $30 |
Source: ETS TOEFL iBT fees page, October 2026. The page excludes VAT and other local taxes. Note that ETS’s “Understanding TOEFL Scores” page quotes $25 for an extra score report, while the fees page says $29; expect the higher figure.
TOEFL fee by country
ETS lists one test fee per testing location, in US dollars. A selection from the ETS country list (file updated 1 October 2026):
| Country | Test fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| India | $164 (pay ₹15,729 in India) |
| Nigeria | $170 + tax |
| Japan | $195 |
| Indonesia | $199 |
| Nepal | $205 |
| Bangladesh | $215 |
| Pakistan | $230 |
| South Korea | $232 |
| Canada | $249 + tax |
| Brazil | $250 |
| Mexico | $265 |
| United Kingdom | $270 |
| United States | $280 + tax |
| China (mainland) | $283.17 |
| Germany | $293 |
| Australia | $293 + tax |
| United Arab Emirates | $345 |
| Switzerland | $475 |
“+ tax” marks countries where, according to ETS, sales tax or VAT is added to the order at checkout. ETS’s pages are not fully consistent about European countries, so check the final total at checkout. In mainland China you register through the national testing site, not the global ETS one.
The fee is set by where you take the test, not by your nationality.
What the fee includes
- The full test: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking (see the new TOEFL format).
- Unofficial Reading and Listening scores on screen at the end, and official scores in your ETS account about three days after the test.
- Four free score reports to universities or agencies, chosen before the test. Add them early: after the deadline, every report is paid.
- Your scores on the 1–6 scale and a comparable 0–120 total, valid for two years. How they work: TOEFL score chart 2026.
ETS also runs a fee reduction voucher worth 50% of the test fee, but only for US high-school seniors with financial need.
How to keep the total down
- Book more than 7 days ahead to avoid the late fee.
- Pick your four free score recipients before the test. In India, four later reports would cost ₹8,000.
- Reschedule, do not cancel, and do it at least 4 full days before the test.
- Take one test, not three. A retake costs the full fee again. A realistic mock test first tells you whether you are ready.
- Use free practice. Nomto’s TOEFL room has all 12 task types with the test timing; a free account gives you 10 Reading, Listening and Build a Sentence items and 3 spoken and 1 written answer scored by AI on the official 0–5 rubrics (marked as an estimate). A pass ($15 a week, $49 for 3 months, $79 for 6 months, $119 a year) opens the full adaptive mock tests and all courses. Start with the weakest skill: Build a Sentence, Write an Email or Listen and Repeat.
TOEFL or IELTS: which costs less?
It depends on the country, so compare the two prices for your city on the official sites. Price is rarely the deciding factor: what your university accepts and which format suits you matter more. See IELTS vs TOEFL. If an institution has asked for a TOEFL ITP or TOEFL Essentials score instead, read TOEFL ITP vs iBT first; those are different tests with different prices.
Common questions
What is the TOEFL exam fee in India in 2026? ₹15,729 for the TOEFL iBT, as listed by ETS India in October 2026.
Is the Home Edition cheaper? ETS does not list a separate Home Edition price: the fee pages show one TOEFL iBT fee per country. The price shown at booking is final.
Can I get a refund? Half the test fee, if you cancel at least 4 full days before the test. After that, nothing.
How much is a retake? The full test fee again. There is no discount for a second attempt.
How do I pay? In your ETS account by credit or debit card, e-check, PayPal or Alipay.
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