TOEFL Test Centres for Indian Students Planning to Study in the UAE
If you're searching for a TOEFL test centre near you, the direct answer is: ETS runs the exam through a global network of over 3,000 authorised centres, and the only source for live, current seat availability is ETS's own test centre locator - ETS does not publish a static address list anywhere else, because centres and dates change constantly. This guide covers verified test centres in India, plus something most generic guides skip entirely: TOEFL test centres in the UAE itself, relevant if you're already there, retaking TOEFL after moving, or coordinating your test date around a UAE university's deadline.
Critical ID Requirement - Read This Before You Register: For test centres in India, ETS accepts only an original, unexpired passport as identification. Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, voter IDs, and driving licences are not accepted under any circumstances, and showing up without a passport means you'll be turned away at the door with no fee refund. For test centres inside the UAE, both a valid passport and a UAE National ID are accepted. The name and date of birth on your ID must exactly match your ETS registration - a mismatch carries the same risk of denial.
How to Find Your Nearest TOEFL Test Centre
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Go to your ETS account on ets.org/toefl |
| 2 | Select Register / Find Test Centers and Dates |
| 3 | Enter your city, country, or postal/ZIP code |
| 4 | Choose your format - TOEFL iBT at a test center, or TOEFL Paper Edition where available |
| 5 | Review centers, addresses, and seat availability for your date; try another date or nearby city if full |
| 6 | Sign in or create a free ETS account, then complete registration and pay the test fee |
ETS recommends registering at least 4 months before your desired test date, and choosing a test date 2 to 3 months before your earliest admissions deadline, to leave room for retesting if needed.
TOEFL Test Centres in India (City-Wise)
| Test Location (City) |
Testing Provider / Facility |
Address |
| Delhi NCR |
NIMT Information Centre |
F3, First Floor, CSC2, DDA Market, Above Mother Dairy, G Block Preet Vihar, Delhi – 110092 |
| Mumbai |
Study Overseas Counseling Center ("Floville") |
St. John's Avenue, Opp. Wellingdon Catholic Gymkhana, Near Khar Subway, Santacruz (West), Mumbai – 400054 |
| Chennai |
Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd |
Dr. VPR Nagar, Off Tambaram Sriperumbudur Road, Manimangalam Post, Chennai – 601301 |
| Bengaluru |
Prometric Testing Pvt Ltd |
3rd Floor, Tower B, Prestige Shanti Niketan, White Field ITPL Road, Bengaluru South Taluk – 560048 |
| Hyderabad |
ETS-authorized center |
Address changes periodically - check the ETS locator by PIN code for the current facility and open dates |
| Pune |
ETS-authorized center |
Address changes periodically - check the ETS locator by PIN code for the current facility and open dates (note: no confirmed center in Baner specifically; nearby options vary) |
| Kolkata |
ETS-authorized center |
Address changes periodically - check the ETS locator by PIN code for the current facility and open dates |
For Hyderabad, Pune, and Kolkata, a specific address wasn't printed here on purpose - the addresses circulating for these cities across secondary sources couldn't be independently cross-verified for this guide, and a stale address is worse than no address. The live locator gives you a bookable, current answer in under a minute.
TOEFL test centres also operate in Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Coimbatore, Patna, Vadodara, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Kochi, Indore, Nagpur, and other major cities across India - same rule applies: confirm via the locator before planning around a specific address.
TOEFL Test Centres in the UAE
This is where most generic study-abroad guides stop short, since they're written for US/Canada-bound applicants and cover India only. If you're planning to study in the UAE, or already based there, ETS-authorised centres operate directly inside the country. Two are independently verifiable straight from the institutions' own websites:
- Al Ain:The United Arab Emirates University's own TOEFL iBT test centre, at the Continuing Education Centre (Islamic Institute Campus, 2nd Floor, Rooms 217/218) - established in 2012, open to both university-affiliated and external candidates. Confirmed on UAEU's own site.
- Sharjah:American University of Sharjah is itself an ETS-authorised TOEFL iBT test centre (AUS score reporting code: 0526). Testing there costs $340 (approximately ₹32,500–₹33,000 at current exchange rates, which fluctuate daily), with results typically available 4 to 8 days after the test. Confirmed on AUS's own testing centre page.
Other UAE cities, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, also have ETS-authorised centres (commonly run through Amideast and similar partners). For the current list and available dates, use the ETS locator directly for Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
This matters practically: if you're an Indian student who moves to the UAE for a foundation year, transfer program, or family relocation and need to retake TOEFL to meet a university's updated score requirement, you can test locally rather than flying back to India, using the same ETS account and registration process.
Already comparing UAE universities and their English test cutoffs? Our TOEFL eligibility guide for UAE universities breaks down exact score requirements at AUS, ADU, CUD, and Khalifa University - worth checking before you pick a test date, so you're not aiming at an outdated number.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities or Health-Related Needs
ETS provides testing accommodations - including extended time, extra breaks, screen magnification, large-print materials, and permission to bring approved medical items into the test room - for candidates with a documented disability or health condition. To request accommodations:
- Submit your request through your ETS account ("TOEFL Accommodation Status / New Request"), or by email to disability.reg@ets.org (not the general customer service address, which won't process these requests).
- Documentation review takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks once ETS receives your complete paperwork. If additional documentation is requested, add another 2 to 4 weeks.
- Wait for your approval email before scheduling your test - you cannot book an accommodated test appointment beforehand.
- If you've previously received ETS-approved accommodations that are still current, or hold current accommodations from another standardised test (SAT, ACT, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT), you can request the same accommodations without resubmitting disability documentation.
Given the 4–6 week minimum, factor this into your registration timeline well before your intended test date.
What to Bring to Your TOEFL Test Centre
- Your original, valid passport (see the ID callout above - no substitutes accepted in India).
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled test time for check-in.
- No food, drinks, or personal electronic devices (phones, smartwatches, cameras) are allowed inside the testing room, unless approved as part of a health accommodation.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition: An Alternative to Visiting a Centre
If there's no convenient centre near you, or you prefer testing from home, ETS offers the TOEFL iBT Home Edition - the same test, same scoring, delivered remotely under live proctoring via webcam and microphone. It requires a desktop or laptop (not a tablet), a stable internet connection, and a private room. This is a genuine option for students in smaller Indian cities or UAE locations without a nearby physical centre, though some universities specify that they only accept scores from the in-person test-centre version - Khalifa University's PhD program, for example, does not accept Home Edition scores. Always confirm your target university's policy before choosing this route.
Weighing Home Edition versus a physical test centre for your situation? If you'd like help deciding based on your target UAE university's specific requirements, a StudyFromUAE counsellor can walk through your options and your application timeline together - get in touch here.
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