Hello GavhaneMadhuri,

Structure of the TOEFL iBT Test:

• TOEFL iBT is a four hour computerised examination testing you in four sections, namely reading, listening, speaking and writing.
• Each section is of one hour each. Each section is of 30 marks. The TOEFL result which you will you get will score you out of 120.
• The reading section lasts for 60-80 minutes comprising of 36-56 questions. In this section you are suppose to read three to four accademic comprehensions and answer questions based on them.
• Listening section last for 60-90 minutes comprising of  34-51 questions. In this section you are suppose to listen to conversation between people in different settings. You need to familiarize yourself with American, Australian and Canadian English accents.
• Between the listening and the speaking sections each student appearing needs to take a 10 minute compulsary break. The time is cut out during this break. The time will not be paused for an y other breaks you take during the test.
• The speaking section is of 20 minutes comprising of six tasks. These tasks make you speak on a familiar topic and on reading and listening tasks.
• The writing section is of 50 minutes and it comprises of two tastks. The two taks include writing an essay based on a topic you are familiar with and an opinion essay on an issue given to you.
• It is advised that you take notes during the sections, especially the listening section because you are very likely to forget what the discussion in the segment was about. You will be provided with a rough paper and pencils during the test which you will have to return back after the test gets over.

How to prepare?

• Have a score in mind so that you give the practice tests keeping that goal in mind. Once you check your practice test you will know what necessary improvements you need to make to your score in order to reach the goal you have set.
• Get a study guide in order to effective practice your abilities. For reading, underline and mark important points, take notes and check your answer with the answer key later. For listening take note so as you don't forget what the speakers are saying, get fmiliar with their accent. For writing, jot doen points and brain storm properly before you start writing. For speaking, answer the exact question which is being asked, keep it simple.
• Read for thirty minutes everyday. Try reading non-technical english. Read story archives this has many stories from CNN for ESL learners, or read breaking news. Try summarizing and comprehending whatever you read. Reading will also help you improve your vacobulary.
• Practice listening to Englsh with your goal in mind. Try understanding and comprehending whatever you listen to into ideas, purpose, transitions, stresses and intonations. Listen to speeches given by people in order familiarize yourself with their accent.
• Try speaking in English at all times. speak in English with others and ask them to correct at all time you make a mistake.
• Practiced timed writing before the test. Give twenty-five minutes to each topic. During evaluation review your grammar and spelling errors, review sentence formation. Write in English everyday and take help from teachers or friends.
• Keep taking practice tests to test your progress. Keep a record of your progress and work for the goal you have set.

All the best!

I hope this helps!

Do revert back in case of any doubts.

Hey there,

You can apply for universities which excepts only TOEFL score.

Below are some universities with there official website:

1. University of Dayton - GRE is optional for all engineering programs

http://gradadmission.udayton.edu/app...adm_scores.asp

2. Stevens Institute of Technology

http://www.stevens.edu/gradadmission...ams/index.html

3. New Mexico state University for Masters in Computer Science

http://www.gradschool.nmsu.edu/G...

4. University of Nebraska-Lincoln

http://engineering.unl.edu/academicu...uate-FAQ.shtml

5. University of Pittsburg - GRE score not required for Materials Science and Engineering

http://www.engr.pitt.edu/admissi...

6. University of Northern Virginia in Manassas, VA

http://www.unva.edu/admin_req2.htm

7. Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana

http://www.cs.purdue.edu/academic_pr...rements.sxhtml

8. MIT-massachusetts institute of technology - Electrical Engineering and computer science do not require GRE scores

http://www.eecs.mit.edu/grad/faq...

9. California State University Sacramento - don't require GRE for Civil Engineering

http://www.csus.edu/gradstudies/...

10. University of Bridgeport, Connecticut - Master's of Science in Computer Science (M.S.), Computer Engineering (M.S.), Electrical Engineering (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering (M.S.), and Technology Management (M.S.) - GRE is recommended but not required

http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/...

11. Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma - OCU does not require the GRE or GMAT examinations for entrance into the graduate programs, except for the MBA and MSA programs, which require the GMAT

Hope this will help.

Thanks

Hello Akhil,

Educational Testing Services(ETS) is a non profit US organisation that conducts TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) which can be taken by those for whom English is not the native language but they wish to pursue degrees in foreign universities. The TOEFL 2019 has two basic formats - TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test), and the revised TOEFL Paper- delivered Test. The no. of sections in TOEFL iBT is 4 - Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing and in TOEFL Paper - elivered test is 3 - Reading, Listening and Writing. 

There is no such prescribed syllabus for TOEFL, the only way is through extensive practice from various sources including the sample papers by ETS. The test pattern is as follows - 

• Reading : 36-56 questions
• Listening : 34-51 questions
• Speaking : 6 tasks
• Writing : 2 tasks

Follow the below link for more information:

Https://studyabroad.careers360.com/articles/toefl

Hello Ashish,

Which programme you are looking the admission in Massachusetts Institute of Technology? Kindly mention, If you are interested for Undergraduate programme then you will be required your class 10+2 CGPA score.

Hi

TOEFL and IELTS are the English language proficiency tests which are mandatory for non-native english speakers to get into an abroad university. One can choose to give either of them depending on the admission requirement of the specific college they choose. IELTS score is valid all over the world in most of the universities whereas TOFEL score is mostly considered by the universities in United States. There are also universities in US which accept any of the both TOFEL or IELTS scores.

According to the rankings given by QS World University ranks, the top universities in the world are MIT, Stanford University, Imperial College of London, University of California, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, etc require and accept either of TOFEL or IELTS score. 

TOFEL exam consists of LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) section with 30 marks for each section and with an overall score of 120 marks. Most of the top Universities look for a score of 100 marks and it is highly recommended to get a score of 105+ in TOFEL. The list of the few colleges which give admission based on TOFEL without GRE are :

1. Columbia University: Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation - course offered:  Advanced Architectural Design, Architecture and Urban Design Programs.

2. Alabama A&M University: School of Graduate Studies - course offered: Biology, Psychology, Elementary Education, Education Specialist, Family and Consumer Science, Food Science and Social work.

3. Rochester Institute of Technology - course offered: Manufacturing Leadership, Applied Statistics, Communication and Media Technologies.

4. North Carolina State University - course offered: Civil Engineering (will waive GRE on the request of student provided student must have mathematical subjects in his/her under graduation).

5. Central Michigan University - course offered: Master of Science in Administration.

Hello welcome to careers360.

TOEFL is not enough if you want to study MS is USA you need to score good marks in GRE also 

Here is the link that gives you complete clarity if you are will to study MSin USA .

https://studyabroad.careers360.com/articles/how-apply-for-ms-in-usa

Hey, to study abroad a candidate should definitely give TOEFL to study in the US and Canada. And IELTS or PTE for UK, Australia, New Zealand. And along with all this exam, the candidate needs to even appear SAT (standardized test administered) or  ACT (American College Testing). Find out which is suitable for the college she is planning to go and do the requirement.

Best wishes.

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Hi Rahul, 

Simply follow the steps given below in order to fill up the form for TOEFL for July, 2019. Just remember that there are various dates in July being conducted over various test centers, just go through the list available on their webiste and decide which date-center comibination suits you best.

Step 1: Login to their website. The link has been provided here (http://www.ets.org/toefl)

Step 2: Scroll down to gind 'Register Now', in the corner right of the page.

Step 3: You will be redirected to a page where on the right there will be two options- a. Returning User b. New User. Click on the New User Button. 

Step 4: Select your country of residence and then click on Create an Account.

Step 5: You will be redirected to another page where you need to fill in your personal details, address, communication preferences etc. After you have filled all the columns, click on next. 

And you are good to go! To know more about the TOEFL Examination, keep reading Careers360 using the link given below: 

https://studyabroad.careers360.com/articles/toefl

Thanks,