Through standardized tests,
international students are required to prove their English
language proficiency as a part of the admission process. These
tests are valuable as a common measure of the skills and abilities
of people from different educational backgrounds. The tests
required include GRE, GMAT, SAT, TSE, IELTS and TOEFL.
Applicants’ performance in these tests can, in many cases, form
the basis for the award of financial assistance, scholarships, and
tuition fee waivers.
TOEFL
TOEFL is Test of English as a Foreign Language. The test is
conducted by ETS (Educational Testing Service).
The score is valid for two years and the score is sent to
four universities by ETS free of charge at the time of exam. ETS
charges additionally for scores sent to universities later.
GRE
The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is administered by
Educational Testing Service (ETS). The test is essential for
candidates seeking admission to postgraduate (Masters and
Doctorate) degree programs in fields other than Management. The
score of GRE is generally valid for five years and the score is
sent to four universities free of charge at the time of GRE exam.
ETS charges fees for scores sent to universities later.
GMAT
GMAT refers Graduate Management Admission Test which is
administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service). The test is
required for admission into the MBA Program.
The score is generally valid for five years and the score is sent
to five universities by ETS free of charge at the time of exam.
SAT
Scholastic Aptitude Test is referred as SAT. The test is
administered by the College Board and is required for admission
into any Bachelors degree program. The score is sent to four
universities free of charge which can be selected at any time of
registering for the exam. College Board charges additional fee for
the score to be sent to university later.
TSE
Test of Spoken English (TSE) is conducted by Educational
Testing Service. The validity of the score is two years. The test
has the duration of 20 minutes and TSE is conducted once in a
month. The score in sent to two universities by ETS free of
charge. ETS charges additionally for scores sent to more than two
universities.
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