1. UPSC EXAMINATION :

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1. CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION
2. INDIAN STATISTICAL SERVICE EXAMINATION
3. INDIAN FOREST SERVICE EXAMINATION
4. COMBINED ENGINEERING SERVICES EXAMINATION
5. GEOLOGISTS EXAMINATION
6. SPECIAL CLASS RAILWAY APPRENTICES EXAMINATION
7. NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY EXAMINATION
8. COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION
9. COMBINED MEDICAL SERVICES EXAMINATION

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2. SSC EXAMINATION :

GRADUATE LEVEL COMBINED EXAMINATION-PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
GRADUATE LEVEL COMBINED EXAMINATION-MAIN EXAMINATION (GROUP A)
GRADUATE LEVEL COMBINED EXAMINATION-MAIN EXAMINATION (GROUP B)
MATRIC LEVEL COMBINED EXAMINATION-PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
SUB-INSPECTOR (EXECUTIVE) IN DELHI POLICE EXAM
MATRIC LEVEL COMBINED EXAMINATION-MAIN EXAMINATION
INVESTIGATORS EXAMINATION
TRANSMISSION EXECUTIVE EXAMINATION
SENIOR OBSERVERS EXAMINATION
HINDI TRANSLATORS EXAMINATION
INFORMATION ASSISTANTS EXAMINATION
INSPECTOR-NARCOTICS

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3. DEFENCE EXAMINATIONS :

IAF EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR
IAF PILOTS
IAF COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
INDIAN NAVY SSC OFFICERS
INDIAN NAVY MUSICIAN SAILOR (NMER)
INDIAN NAVY (HYDROGRAPHIC CADRE)
INDIAN NAVY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICERS
ARMY DENTAL CORPS
ARMY EDUCATION CORPS-HAVILDAR EDUCATION IN GROUP 'X' AND 'Y' EXAM.
ARMY COMMISSIONED OFFICERS (LAW)
ARMY SSC (TECHNICAL)
ARMY 10+2 (PCM) TECHNICAL

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4. RAILWAY EXAMINATIONS

TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL CADRE EXAMINATIONS
RPF SUB-INSPECTORS/CONSTABLES EXAM AND RPSF CONSTABLES
VOCATIONAL COURSE IN "RAILWAY COMMERCIAL"
INSTITUTE OF RAIL TRANSPORT (DIPLOMA COURSES)

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5. POLICE/SECURITY EXAMINATIONS

CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE
INTELLIGENCE BUREAU ACIO (WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY)
INTELLIGENCE BUREAU JUNIOR INTELLIGENCE OFFICER
INTELLIGENCE BUREAU ASSISTANT GRADE
CISF INSPECTOR AND SUB-INSPECTORS (FIRE WING) EXAMINATION
CISF CONSTABLE (GENERAL DUTY)
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, DELHI
DELHI POLICE CONSTABLE

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JOINT CSIR UGC TEST FOR JRF & LS (NET)-Twice Yearly 

SYLLABUS
PAPER-I (Section A) 

PAPER-II
CHEMICAL SCIENCES
EARTH SCIENCES
LIFE SCIENCES
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Note : Model questions for Joint CSIR UGC Test for JRF and Eligibility for Lectureship (NET) are available and can be directly obtained from Sales & Distribution Officer, National Institute of Science Communication & Information Resource (NISCAIR), Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg, (Pusa) New Delhi 110 012 against payment of Rs. 200/- through Demand Draft / IPO in favour of Director, NISCAIR, New Delhi 110 012 or in Cash.

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The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)-Once Yearly
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all -India Examination conducted by the six Indian Institutes of Technology and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, on behalf of the National Coordinating Board - GATE, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India.From Freshersworld point of view we have tried our best to give you a clear picture of GATE.

Syllabus
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Life Sciences

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DBT-JRF
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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) All India Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination 2008
At Centers all over the country
Guidelines for Exam

The question paper for the Entrance Examination will be of three hours duration and divided into two parts:
Part A will have multiple choice type questions at the level of 10+2. This part is sub-divided into Section-I, II and III. Section I will have 40 questions from Physics and Chemistry and must be answered by all the candidates. Section-II will have 20 questions from Mathematics and Section-III will have 20 questions from Biology. Candidates will have option to answer questions from either Section-II or III. Total marks for Part A will be 60 questions x1 mark each = 60 marks. There will be negative marking and for each wrong answer, ½ (half) mark will be deducted.
Part B will also have multiple-choice questions of Bachelor's level requiring thinking and analysis. There will be about 40 questions from Physics and Mathematics, about 40 questions from Biology (e.g., Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics and Molecular Biology) and about 20 questions from Chemistry. The candidates will be required to attempt 60 questions. Total marks for Part B will be 60 questions x3 marks each = 180 marks. There will be negative marking and one mark for each wrong answer will be deducted.. .
Admission Annocuments for JNU for other programs eg: M.Phil and Ph.D (Through Entrance Exam)

other programs eg: M.Phil and Ph.D (Through Entrance Exam)

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The Master of Science and other post-B.Sc. programmes at the IITs offer high quality post-gradu­ate education in respective disciplines, comparable to the best in the world. The current pace of advance­ment of technology needs a coherent back up of ba­sic science education and research. The vibrant aca­demic ambience and research infrastructure of the IITs motivate the students to pursue R&D careers in fron­tier areas of basic sciences as well as interdiscipli­nary areas of science and technology. 

Syllabus for Biotechnology Paper

TEST SCHEDULE

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NIPER-Chandighad Entrance Exam

Academic Program:
Masters,
MBA
Ph.D 

TIFR Graduate School Admission

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Bhabha Atomic Research Centre(BARC-Mumbai) Entrance Exam

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BITS, Pilani Entrance Exam
BITSAT-2007: Online tests for admissions to Integrated first degree programems.
Integrated First Degree Programmes: B.E.(Hons.), B.Pharm.(Hons.), M.Sc.(Hons.), M.Sc.(Tech.) degrees.
Higher Degree Programmes: M.E. and M.Pharm.
MBA: Master of Business Administration
Ph.D.: Doctoral programmes.  

Note: All students are requested to regularly check the 'Employments News' and major national daily newspaper along with websites of CSIR, ICMR, ICAR, DBT, DST, etc. for complete information regarding entrances exams and more opportunities.

:: COMPETITIVE EXAMS ::

All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) - 2008

CBSE - ALL INDIA PMT/PDT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION 2007

Common Entrance Test Cell

Entrance Test for Pharmacy-2008

Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) - 2008

Indian Council of Agricultural Research Examination Results

Joint Entrance Examination Council, Lucknow

Karnataka Management Aptitude Test

National Council for Hotel Mgmt. & Catering Tech.

Pre Teachers Entrance Test

Professional Examination Board, VYAPAM

Rajasthan Management Aptitude Test (RMAT) - 2008

Rajasthan MCA Admission Test (RMCAAT) 08

Rajasthan Pre Engineering Test (RPET-2008)

Rajasthan Pre Medical Test RPMT / RPVT - 2008

Rajasthan Pre Test for Allied Health Sciences

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

UP SEAT Cell, Lucknow

Vellore Institute of Technology, VITEEE - 2008

 

I GMAT
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized assessment—delivered in English—that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. Schools use the test as one predictor of academic performance in an MBA program or in other graduate management programs. The test is conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the people behind the GMAT—the test used by nearly 2000 business schools.
What the GMAT Measures
The GMAT exam measures basic verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills that you have developed over a long period of time in your education and work.
It does NOT measure:

Format and Timing
The GMAT exam consists of three main parts, the Analytical Writing Assessment, the Quantitative section, and the Verbal section.

How Does It Work ?
For each multiple-choice section of the GMAT exam, there is a large pool of potential questions ranging from a low to high level of difficulty. Each section of the test starts with a question of moderate difficulty. If you answer the first question correctly, the computer will usually give you a harder question. If you answer the first question incorrectly, your next question will be easier. This process will continue until you complete the section, at which point the computer will have an accurate assessment of your ability level in that subject area.
In a computer-adaptive test, only one question at a time is presented. Because the computer scores each question before selecting the next one, you may not skip, return to, or change your responses to previous questions.
What If You Make a Mistake or Guess?
If you answer a question incorrectly by mistake or correctly by randomly guessing, your answers to subsequent questions will lead you back to questions that are at the appropriate level of difficulty for you.
Random guessing can significantly lower your scores. So, if you do not know the answer to a question, you should try to eliminate as many answer choices as possible and then select the answer you think is best. For more testing strategies, see Test-Taking Strategies.
What if I don’t finish ?
Pacing is critical, as there is a severe penalty for not completing. Both the time and number of questions that remain in the section are displayed on the screen during the exam. There are 37 Quantitative questions and 41 Verbal questions. If a question is too time-consuming or if you don’t know the answer, make an educated guess by first eliminating the answers you know to be wrong.
How Is Your Score Determined ?
Your score is determined by:

The questions in an adaptive test are weighted according to their difficulty and other statistical properties, not according to their position in the test.
Are All Questions Counted ?
Every test contains trial multiple-choice questions being undertakenfor use in a real exam. These questions are not identified and appear in different locations within the test. You should, therefore, do your best on all questions. Answers to trial questions are not counted in the scoring of your test.
What Computer Skills Do You Need ?
You need only minimal computer skills to complete the GMAT exam. Familiarize yourself with the mechanics of taking a computer-adaptive test by using the GMAT Tutorials that is included with the Free GMAT POWERPREP Software. The tutorials cover such topics as:

Before the day of your test, review the testing tools covered in the tutorials. Although you will be able to use a Help function during the test, the time spent doing so will count against the time allotted for completing a test section
Score
Your GMAT scores are one measure of your potential for academic success in a graduate business program. Learn everything you need to know about them, including what they mean, how schools use them, and how to send them to the schools of your choice

Test Centers
India

For International: Full list of test sites, download a Test Center List

II GRE

GRE General Test (Graduate Records Examination): The GRE is required by most U.S. graduate schools and /or departments for candidates applying in the fields of science, technology, or engineering. Generally, the quantitative section of the exam is weighed heavily in the sciences.

GRE Subject Test is only offered on a limited basis in paper-based format. The GRE Subject Tests are required for the following fields:

The GRE General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study. The GRE Subject Tests gauge undergraduate achievement in eight specific fields of study.
GRE General Test
The GRE General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study.
GRE General Test Overview

What Is It ?
The GRE® General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study.
Verbal Reasoning-The skills measured include the test taker's ability to

Quantitative Reasoning — The skills measured include the test taker's ability to

Analytical Writing — The skills measured include the test taker's ability to

Who Takes It and Why ?
Prospective graduate applicants take the General Test. GRE test scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to supplement undergraduate records and other qualifications for graduate study. The scores provide common measures for comparing the qualifications of applicants and aid in evaluating grades and recommendations.
Where Do People Take It ?
The General Test is offered year-round at computer-based test centers in the U.S., Canada, and many other countries. It is offered at paper-based test centers in areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available. See which format is available in your area.
Who Accepts It ?
Any accredited graduate or professional school, or any department or division within a school, may require or recommend that its applicants take the General Test, a Subject Test, or both. If approved by the GRE Board, a non-accredited institution can also receive test takers' scores.
Test Content

Computer-Based General Test Content and Structure
The computer-based General Test has three sections.

* For the Issue task, two essay topics are presented and you choose one. The Argument task does not present a choice of topics; instead one topic is presented.
** An unidentified verbal or quantitative pretest section may be included and may appear in any order after the analytical writing section. It is not counted as part of your score.
*** An identified research section that is not scored may be included, and it is always at the end of the test.
Paper-Based General Test Content and Structure
The paper-based GRE General Test contains five sections.
In addition, one unidentified pretest section may be included, and this section can appear in any position in the test after the analytical writing section. Questions in the pretest section are being tested for possible use in future tests, and answers will not count toward your scores.
Total testing time is up to 3 3/4 hours. The directions at the beginning of each section specify the total number of questions in the section and the time allowed for the section.
The analytical writing section is always first. For the Issue task, two topics will be presented and you will choose one. The Argument task does not present a choice of topics; instead one topic will be presented.
The verbal and quantitative sections may appear in any order, including an unidentified verbal or quantitative pretest section. Treat each section presented during your test as if it counts.
*For the Issue task, two essay topics will be presented and you will choose one. The Argument task does not present a choice of topics; instead, one topic will be presented.
** An unidentified verbal or quantitative pretest section may be included and may appear in any order after the analytical writing section. It is not counted as part of your score.
Modified Versions of Verbal and Quantitative Questions
The test you take may include questions that are modified versions of published questions or of questions you have already seen on an earlier section of the test. Some modifications are substantial; others are less apparent.
Thus, even if a question appears to be similar to a question you have already seen, it may in fact be a different question and may also have a different correct answer. You can be assured of doing your best on the test you take by paying careful attention to the wording of each question as it appears in your test.
The GRE Program is currently investigating the feasibility of reusing questions that have been published in GRE practice materials. As part of that investigation, you may see questions from these materials on a test you take.
Overview of the Revised General Test (Post June 2009)
The revised Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®) General Test will be offered for the first time worldwide in September. The first test dates will be September 10, 15 or 16 (depending upon location), and 29, 2007. Read Press Release
With the new test, the GRE® Program will introduce a significantly revised and improved GRE General Test. The primary reasoning for the revisions to the test are to

• Address current and potential future security challenges associated with continuous testing
• Increase the validity of the test by reducing the possible effects of memorization in the Verbal and Analytical Writing sections of the test. Revisions to the test are also being made to provide faculty with better information on applicants' performance, and measure skills more directly related to graduate study. Revisions to the test include revisions to the Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Critical Thinking and Analytical Writing measures; modifications to test structure and administration, and new Verbal and Quantitative score scales.
• Value of the Revised General Test
• Test Content Revisions
• Test Administration Revisions
• Changes to the Verbal and Quantitative Score Scales
• Sample Revised General Test Score Report
• Sample Verbal Test Questions
• Sample Quantitative Test Questions
• Sample Critical Thinking and Analytical Writing Topics
• Sample Questions for Test Takers with Disabilities
• Timeline of Major Events
• Revised GRE General Test Brochure (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions for Limiting Registration for the Current GRE® General Test
• Frequently Asked Questions for Educators
• PowerPoint Presentations for Educators

III SAT

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) administered by College Board, New York is required for the admission into any bachelor’s degree program. Nearly every college in America accepts the SAT or Subject Tests as a part of its admissions process. That's why more than two million students take the SAT every year.
The College Board: The College Board at 45 Columbus Avenue, New York is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 5,200 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves seven million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®).
Meaning of SAT
Originally, SAT was an abbreviation for the Scholastic Aptitude Test. In 1993, the test was renamed the SAT I: Reasoning Test. At the same time, the former Achievement Tests were renamed the SAT II: Subject Tests. In 2004, the numerals "I" and "II" were dropped and the tests are now named the SAT Reasoning Test (or just SAT) and SAT Subject Tests. SAT is a simple and recognizable way of referring to the SAT Reasoning Test.
GRE General Test Overview

Prospective graduate applicants take the Subject Tests. GRE test scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to supplement undergraduate records and other qualifications for graduate study.
The scores provide common measures for comparing the qualifications of applicants and aid in the evaluation of grades and recommendations. Some Subject Tests yield subscores that can indicate the strengths and weaknesses of individual students' preparation and may be useful for guidance and placement purposes.
SAT Includes:

• SAT Reasoning Test
• SAT Subject Tests

The centers in India
In India the test is administered by College Board. The following is the list of test centre in India:

• 63113 Ahmedabad - H L Coll Commerce
• 63100 Bangalore-bishop Cotton Boys S
• 63120 Calcutta-assmb God Church School
• 63130 Cochin Sacred Heart College
• 63255 Himachal Pradesh-Akal Academy (Distt Sirmour)
• 63157 Haryana-Pathways World School
• 63161 Hyderabad St Anns Degree & Post Graduate
• 63166 Kodaikanal-Kodaikanal International School
• 63127 Calcutta - USEFI
• 63175 Madras - U S Educational Found
• 63224 Pune-Mahindra United World College
• 63107 Mumbai Teachers Training College
• 63108 Mumbai-s L & S S Girl's High School
• 63190 Mussoorie - Woodstock School
• 63200 New Delhi - Amer Embassy School
• 63202 New Delhi USEFI (www.fulbright-india.org)
• 63212 New Delhi-St Michael's Senior Secondary
• 63235 Pune - Pune University (Pune, INDIA)

Difference between the SAT- Reasoning and SAT-Subject Tests
Most colleges require the SAT – Reasoning Test for admission and many other schools require both the SAT – Reasoning Test and SAT – Subject Test for admission purposes or placement. Additionally, some colleges require specific Subject Test tests while others allow you to choose which tests you take. It's best to check directly with the school.
SAT Reasoning Test
The SAT Reasoning Test is a measure of the critical thinking skills you'll need for academic success in college. The SAT assesses how well you analyze and solve problems—skills you learned in school that you'll need in college. The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 200—800, with two writing subscores for multiple-choice and the essay. It is administered seven times a year in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Territories, and six times a year overseas.
Why one should SAT-Reasong Test: You may have to take the test because it is an admission requirement of the college you are interested in attending. Many colleges require the SAT I for admission because it is a standard way of measuring a student's ability to do college-level work. Because courses and grading standards vary widely from school to school, scores on standardized tests, like the SAT I, help colleges compare your academic achievements with those of students from different schools. Colleges look at other things when making admission decisions -- like your high school record, essays, recommendations, interviews, and extracurricular activities. Your SAT I test score is just one of many tools that help colleges make admission decisions.
The Unscored Section-In addition, there is one 25-minute unscored section, known as the variable or equating section. This unscored section may be either a critical reading, mathematics, or writing multiple-choice section. This unscored section does not count toward the final score, but is used to try out new questions for future editions of the SAT and to ensure that scores on new editions of the SAT are comparable to scores on earlier editions of the test.
Test Order-The 25-minute essay will always be the first section of the SAT, and the 10-minute multiple-choice writing section will always be the final section. The remaining six 25-minute sections can appear in any order, as can the two 20-minute sections. Test takers sitting next to each other in the same testing session may have test books with entirely different sections.
Each edition of the SAT Reasoning Test include a Critical Reading, Math and Writing section as follows:
The Critical Reading section includes:

• Content: Critical reading and sentence-level reading
• Item Types: Reading comprehension, sentence completions, and paragraph-length critical reading
• Time:70 min. (two 25-min. sections and one 20-min. section)
• Score: 200-800

Mathematics Section includes:

• Content: Number and operations; algebra and functions; geometry; statistics, probability, and data analysis
• Item Types: Five-choice multiple-choice questions and student-produced responses
• Time: 70 min. (two 25-min. sections and one 20-min. section)
• Score: 200-800

Writing Section includes:

• Content: Grammar, usage, and word choice
• Item Types: Multiple choice questions (35 min.) and student-written essay (25 min.)
• Time: 60 min.
• Score: 200-800

SAT- Subject Test
It is one-hour, primarily multiple-choice tests in specific subjects. The Subject Tests measure knowledge or skills in a particular subject and your ability to apply that knowledge. Many colleges require or recommend one or more of the Subject Tests for admission or placement. The Subject Tests are one-hour, primarily multiple-choice tests in specific subjects. Subject Tests measure knowledge or skills in a particular subject and your ability to apply that knowledge.
The 22 Subject Tests included in SAT- Subject Test are as follows:

• Writing
• Literature
• U.S.History
• World History
• Biology E/M
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Math Level IC,
• Math Level IIC
• French
• French with Listening
• German
• German with Listening
• Spanish
• Spanish with Listening
• Modern Hebrew
• Italian
• Latin
• Japanese with Listening
• korean with Listening
• Chinese with Listening
• English Language Proficiency Test

Number of Attempts:You can take the test as many times as you want. Your score report shows your current test score, in addition to scores for up to six SAT I and six Subject Test administrations. The total testing time for the SAT I is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
Commencement of SAT
SAT is held 6 times in a year: May, June, October, November, December and January
SAT Score report includes:SAT Reasoning Test- SAT scores are reported on a scale from 200 to 800, with additional subscores reported for the essay (ranging from 2-12) and for multiple-choice writing questions (on a 20-to-80 scale). Your scores tell college admission staff how you did compared with other students who took the test. For example, if you scored close to the mean or average-about 500 on SAT critical reading and 500 on SAT math-admission staff would know that you scored as well as about half of the students who took the test.

SAT Subject Tests- Subject Test scores are reported on a scale from 200 to 800, Subject Test subscores are reported on a scale from 20 to 80. Reading and listening subscores are reported for all Language Tests with Listening, and a usage subscore is also reported for the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean tests. Your scores tell college admission staff how you did compared with other students who took the test.
Eligibility:SAT (SAT Reasoning Test or SAT subjects Test or both) is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. Indian students who have completed their 12 years of school education successfully from any recognised Indian board or university can take SAT for admission in the different streams available in to various American colleges.

There is no criteria of minimum marks etc. for appearing in the SAT Reasoning Test or SAT Subject Tests, but several colleges need a good SAT score along with a good academic record. Besides that college conducts their own tests, like Essay Writing, Personality Test etc and also asks for Curriculum Vitae and recommendations from teacher etc. A nicely written CV (Curriculum Vitae) so that it reflects brilliantly about the aspirant may be of great help. Some colleges specify the Subject Tests they require for admission or placement; others allow applicants to choose which tests to take.
How to apply ?
There are following common ways of registering for SAT:
By mail: Obtain the "SAT Information Bulletin" available free with USEFI offices or from College Board, New York website (www.collegeboard.com) Fill in the form, get the draft made (if you are not paying by credit card), and use the envelope provided with the form to mail these to:
College Board SAT Program
Princeton, NJ 08541,
USA
Online Registration (Credit Card required): Fill up the form online and mention your credit card number. This is the easiest way to register for SAT.
Phone: You can register by phone, if you previously registered for an SAT test.

• Call 800-SAT-SCORE (800-728-7267) 7 a.m. to midnight, ET
• 609-771-7600 8 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, ET.
• TTY is available any time, 609-882-4118.

Registration through International Representatives: If you are registering from outside Americas, you can also register through International representatives.
How to Contact College Board, NY for SAT
By Email- Use the email inquiry forms (Click here) to contact SAT Program Customer Service online Or Use this link http://www.collegeboard.com/inquiry/sathome.html
By Telephone- You can also contact SAT Program Customer Service by telephone Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Eastern Time). Summer hours for SAT Program Customer Service (after the June administration through August) are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Eastern Time).

• International: (212) 713-7789
• Services for Students with Disabilities: (609) 771-7137
• TTY (for students who are deaf or hard of hearing):

• (888) 857-2477 (Domestic)
• (609) 882-4118 (International)

Rules observed during the Test
SAT Reasoning Test- You will get a short break at the end of each hour of testing time. You must work within each section of the SAT only for the time allotted. You are not permitted to go back to a section once that section has ended. Nor are you permitted to start the next section if you finish a section early. The testing supervisor will guide you through the testing process and provide all the necessary instructions.
SAT Subject TestsEach Subject Test is about one hour long. If you are only taking one or two Subject Tests, you may leave the test center after your final test is finished.
You may work on only one test during each testing hour. You will get a short break at the end of each hour of testing time. You can take up to three Subject Tests on one test date.
You can change your mind on test day about which Subject Test you want to take. You may substitute a Subject Test (other than a listening test), or add Subject Tests (other than a listening test) on test day.
The testing supervisor will guide you through the testing process and provide all the necessary instructions.
Standby Testing- If you miss the late registration deadline, there's still a chance you can sometimes take the SAT as a standby. Test centers accept standbys on a first-come, first-serve basis only if they have enough space, testing materials, and staff-so there is no guarantee that you'll be admitted to the test.
How to prepare for SAT
SAT Subject Tests scores can help you demonstrate your achievements. Many colleges that do not require Subject Tests will look at your Subject Tests scores to learn more about your academic background.
The Subject Tests Preparation Center of College Board, NY gives you tips and strategies , talks about specific SAT Subject Tests, and gives you other information about what you need to know to take an SAT Subject Test. You can also read more about the SAT Subject Tests or download the SAT Subject Tests Preparation Booklet (.pdf/2.34M)
TTOEFLest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)


IV TOEFL
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings.
TOEFL scores are accepted by more than 6,000 colleges, universities, and licensing agencies in 110 countries. Every test center is open to everyone who is properly registered, regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin (subject to U.S. sanctions programs and embargoes).
TOEFL Web site at www.ets.org/toefl
Educational Testing Service (ETS) administers the tests under the general direction of a board that was established by, and is affiliated with, the College Board and the Graduate Record Examinations Board.
Test Content
After September 30, 2006, TOEFL CBT will no longer be offered. The TOEFL program is phasing in the Internet-based version of the TOEFL test - TOEFL iBT. In areas where TOEFL iBT is not yet available, the paper-based version of the TOEFL test will be offered to continue to provide access for TOEFL test takers in these areas.
Internet-based Test

The TOEFL® Internet-based test emphasizes integrated skills and measures all four language skills, including speaking. The content on the test is authentic, and the language is consistent with that used in everyday, real academic settings.
The test has four sections

• Reading measures the ability to understand academic reading matter.
• Listening measures the ability to understand English as it is used in colleges and universities.
• Speaking measures the ability to speak English.
• Writing measures the ability to write in a way that is appropriate for college and university course work.

Test content is based on a “corpus,” or database, of spoken and written language that currently contains more than 2.7 million words, collected from educational institutions throughout the United States. The spoken language in the database was collected from

• Lectures and Interactive Classes
• Labs
• Office Hours
• Study Groups
• Everyday Service Interactions (for example, at the bookstore or registrar's office)

The written language was collected from sources, such as textbooks and course materials. Listening and reading texts in the test conform to the characteristics of the language in the database.
Paper-based Test
The paper-based TOEFL test has three sections plus a 30-minute writing test (the Test of Written English) that is required of everyone who takes the paper-based test.

• Listening Comprehension measures the ability to understand English as it is spoken in North America.
• Structure and Language measures the ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard written English.
• Reading Comprehension measures the ability to understand non-technical reading matter

There is no scheduled break during the paper-based test.
Test Centers
The TOEFL test is offered in different formats depending on your location.
Paper Based TOEFL: Banglore, Hyderabad, Trivendrum
Internet Based: Ahmedabad; Allahabad; Bangalore; Calcutta; Chennai; Cochin; Coimbatore; Dehradun; Greater Noida; Gurgaon; Hyderabad; Indore; Jaipur; Kurukeshetra; Mumbai; Nagpur; New Delhi; Panji; Pune; Ranchi; Secunderabad; Surat; Trivandrum; Vadodara; Visakhapatnam.
Eligibility
Anybody can appear for the TOEFL, as there are no restrictions on applicant age or qualifications. The validity period of TOEFL Scores is two years.
How to Apply
Internet-Based Testing (iBT) -The TOEFL test is offered in Internet-Based Testing (iBT) format at an authorized ETS test center in your chosen location. The TOEFL iBT test fee is US$150. You must bring the proper identification (ID) documents with you on test day. Without the required documents, you may not be admitted to the test, and your test fee will be forfeited. See identification requirements for TOEFL iBT for specific information.

• Register Online (for fastest and most convenient service)
• Register by Phone
• Register by Mail

Paper-Based Testing (PBT)
The TOEFL test is offered in Paper-Based Testing (PBT) format at an authorized ETS test center in your chosen location. The TOEFL PBT test fee is US$140. See Testing and Service Fees for information about payment policies. You must bring the proper identification (ID) documents with you on test day. Without the required documents, you may not be admitted to the test, and your test fee will be forfeited. See identification requirements for TOEFL PBT for specific information.

• Register Online (for fastest and most convenient service)
• Register by Mail

HOW LONG ARE SCORES VALID ?

• TOEFL scores are valid for two years. Because language proficiency can change considerably in a relatively short period of time, scores more than two years old cannot be reported or verified.
• If you took the TOEFL test more than two years ago and need to submit scores to an agency or institution, you must take the test again to have your scores reported.

Some Important Links
The TOEFL test is offered in Internet-based Testing (iBT) format at an authorized ETS test center in your chosen location.

• Get TOEFL Details
• Register for the Test
• Free Test Preparation Materials
• Frequently Asked Questions

The TOEFL test is offered in Paper-based Testing (PBT) format at an authorized ETS test center in your chosen location.

• Get TOEFL Details
• Register for the Test
• Free Test Preparation Materials
• Frequently Asked Questions

 IV IELTS Test

IELTS is an English Language Proficiency test that is required to be taken by non-native students for study in countries where the medium of instruction is English. Among the popular study destinations IELTS is accepted by universities in UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. 
IELTS is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council, and IDP: IELTS Australia.
It has become a mandatory test for students of many nationalities to get student visas to Australia. You cannot be granted an Australian student visa without an IELTS score if you are from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and many other countries, TOEFL is not accepted.
  All other study destinations either require you to take the TOEFL or IELTS. IELTS is however not accepted by most universities in USA. TOEFL is required for study there.   

The test is conducted by the British Council. You can contact your local British Council office to find out where your nearest test centre is located. Most centres normally have a testing session  about once a month. You should contact the test centre to find out the date of the next test and collect the IELTS handbook and an application form. The filled application form should be sent back to the test centre with the test fee. You will be given a date and time of your test.
The British Council also runs short courses to prepare you for IELTS. Check details about the same from your test centre.
The test results are normally made available within two weeks of taking the test. You can also ask for more copies of your test results.
The test has different sections:
The Listening Section - Duration : 30 minutes
Academic reading/general training reading section - Duration : 60 minutes
Academic writing/general training writing section - Duration : 60 minutes
Speaking Section : Duration : 11 - 14 minutes

Total test time : 2 hours and 45 minutes
You will receive a separate Band Score. The four Band Scores, one for each section are added together and averaged for an Overall Band Score. Each Band has a statement giving a summary of the English at that level. There are nine Band levels, from one (non-user) to nine (expert user). The minimum score accepted for a course ranges from 5.0 to 7.5, depending upon courses and institutes you are applying to. The most common requirement is a band score of 6 to 6.5.

Test Reports have a validity of two years.

You can retake the test if you donot achieve the desired score but not before three months of the first test date.