In 2022, according to the Government of India, over 13 lakh students went abroad in pursuit of education. Millions of students prepare and apply to universities abroad every year. If you, too, wish to study overseas for an exemplary career, then you must know about the 6 important exams that await you.
For most courses abroad, you are required to participate in two examinations. The first is essential — an English language test. The second is an aptitude test that depends on the program and country that you are planning to go to for your higher education.
Depending on the program and country, you will have to prepare for and take one or more of the following exams.
Let’s find the right entrance exams to study abroad for you.
Exam | Type of Exam | What is it for? | Scoring Scale | Exam Fees |
IELTS/ | English Language | Mandatory for non-native English speakers. TOEFL is usually accepted in the US and Canada while IELTS is more globally accepted | IELTS: 0-9 TOEFL: 0-120 | IELTS: INR 15,500 TOEFL: USD 195 |
GRE | Aptitude | MS and some MBA programs globally | 260-340 | INR 22,550 |
GMAT | Aptitude | MBA programs globally | 200-800 | USD 275 |
SAT/ACT | Aptitude | Undergraduate programs. Primarily in the US but several universities in the rest of the world accept the scores | SAT: 400-1600 ACT: 1-36 | SAT: USD 117 ACT: |
MCAT | Aptitude | Medical entrance test accepted globally | 118-132 | USD 445 |
LSAT | Aptitude | Law entrance test accepted globally | 120-180 | INR 3,999 |
In addition to the mandatory English language test and an aptitude test, you are also required to present a lot of documentation. These include, but are not limited to, your personal verification, academic transcripts, as well as your financial capability. The financing required for programs overseas can feel overwhelming to students as well as their parents.
The tedious months-long process of preparation, exams to go abroad, and documentation still do not guarantee that you will get admission to your dream university. If your admission is approved and you present additional documents to support your application, you still have to successfully get your student visa in order to go abroad.
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Source:
https://www.ielts.org/
https://www.ets.org/toefl.html
https://www.ets.org/gre.html
https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat
https://www.act.org/
https://students-residents.aamc.org/taking-mcat-exam/taking-mcat-exam
https://www.lsac.org/lsat