Study Abroad
Study Abroad from India
How to study abroad from India — country guides, English tests (IELTS, TOEFL), the GRE and GMAT, student visas, SOPs and LORs, costs and post-study work.
Studying abroad involves a sequence of decisions — destination, tests, applications, visas and funding. These guides walk through each one with official government and exam-board sources, and treat all visa and policy facts as neutral information to verify, never as advice.
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Tests this hub covers
IELTS
British Council / IDP IELTS / Cambridge University Press & Assessment · Year-round (test dates and session times vary by test centre)
TOEFL iBT
ETS (Educational Testing Service) · Offered more than 170 times a year at test centres (Home Edition: 24 hours a day, 4 days a week)
PTE Academic
Pearson · Regular test dates at 500+ test centres in over 115 countries (check availability at your nearest centre)
Duolingo
Duolingo, Inc. · On demand, online at any time, though not in every country (up to 3 test purchases in any 30-day period; wait for your result before retesting)
GRE
ETS (Educational Testing Service) · Year-round, 365 days a year (once every 21 days, up to 5 times in any rolling 12 months)
GMAT Focus
GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) · Appointments 7 days a week (test centres in opening hours, online around the clock where offered); up to 5 attempts in any rolling 12 months, at least 16 days apart
SAT
College Board · 8 weekend test dates a year (2026–27: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Mar, May, Jun; same for U.S. and international)
Guides for India
12 of 25 guides in this hub are for India.
How to Prepare for IELTS
A practical, format-first approach to preparing for IELTS — understanding the four sections, building skills, and using official materials, with no score guarantees.
Read guideGRE Guide for Indian Students
What the GRE is, who needs it, how the test is structured, and how to approach preparation — for Indian students applying to graduate programmes abroad, with ETS's official site as the place to check current fees and dates.
Read guideGMAT Guide for Indian Students
What the GMAT is, who needs it, how it is structured, and how to prepare — for Indian students applying to business and management programmes, with no score or fee claims.
Read guideThe Duolingo English Test, Explained
What the Duolingo English Test is, how it works, and how to check whether the universities you are applying to accept it.
Read guideHow to Write a Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Writing a strong, original statement of purpose or personal statement — what it covers, how to structure it, and what to avoid, with no guarantees.
Read guideLetter of Recommendation: A Student's Guide
How letters of recommendation work, who to ask, and how to help your recommender — ethically and effectively — with no shortcuts and no guarantees.
Read guideHow to Choose a University Abroad
Choosing a university abroad — the factors that actually matter and how to verify them officially — without rankings hype or salary claims.
Read guideEducation Loans for Studying Abroad
How education loans for studying abroad generally work and what to check — general information only, not financial advice, with no interest rates or amounts quoted.
Read guidePart-Time Jobs for International Students
How part-time work for international students generally works, why the rules differ by country, and where to check them officially. Not immigration advice.
Read guidePost-Study Work Options by Country
How post-study work routes generally work across popular destinations and where to check each country's official rules. Not immigration advice.
Read guideMBBS Abroad from India: What to Know
Key facts for Indian students considering an MBBS abroad — the NEET requirement, the National Medical Commission guidelines, and the qualifying exam to practise in India.
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