Students are required to take various tests as an eligibility criterion for studying abroad. The tests you would need would depend upon the country and course of your choice. These tests act as a guide to the educator (universities where you apply). They provide a clue to the educators about the various facets of the student's personality like reasoning ability, analytical thought process, language, maturity, etc., and plays a major role in the admission decision-making process.

The important tests are:

1) TOEFL (TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE)

- Required for admission to any course in USA and Canada - Also accepted by UK, Australian and New Zealand institutes

For detailed information on TOEFL, click here

2) GRE (GRADUATE RECORD EXAM)

- Required for admission to any masters level program in USA (Other than MBA/management courses) - Also accepted and required by some Canadian Universities.

For detailed information on GRE General and Subject Tests, click here

3) GMAT (GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TEST)

- Required for admission to MBA and other management programs in USA - Also accepted and required by many UK, Canadian Australian and New Zealand institutes

For detailed information on GMAT, click here

4) SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

- Required for admission to any bachelor level course in USA

For detailed information on SAT General and Subject Tests, click here

5) IELTS (INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM)

- Required for admission and visa to Australia - Also accepted by UK, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand institutes in place of TOEFL

For detailed information on IELTS, click here

All students wishing to take these tests need to go through the following procedure:

	Getting the Forms/Bulletins
	Registering for the test
	By mail
	By fax
	By phone
	Preparation for the test
	Taking the test
	Awaiting the results, and finally
	Reporting the results

Detailed information can be obtained on each of the above steps, by clicking on the respective links.