TOEFL Stands for ‘Test of English as a Foreign Language’.

Traditionally the TOEFL is offered in two modes paper-based (where internet connectivity is very poor) and internet-based or iBT.

In India, the internet-based test is in vogue, with the test being conducted in major cities on pre-scheduled dates.

Structure of the TOEFL

The TOEFL Combines the following
Skills Listening,
Reading,
Speaking
Writing

The test is for a Duration of around 4 to 4.5 hours with a 10-minute break in between.

The order of the test modules is as follows:

Reading: 36 to 56 questions — read 3 or 4 passages and answer questions based on the passages.

Listening: 34 to 51 questions — listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, and then answer questions.

Speaking: Speak on a prescribed topic.

Writing: Write essays on the prescribed topic; the topic is generally linked to the content used in the reading and listening modules.

Average Scores for Admission


For undergraduate courses: Varies from 68 to 80 on the iBT.
For postgraduate courses: Varies from 79 to 95 on the iBT

Here I m Suggested Good Books for Preparation of this Exam :

Official Toefl IBT Tests - Vol. 2 (With Dvd) Paperback – 20 Jan 2016
by ETS (Author)



The Official Guide to the TOEFL Test With CD-ROM, 4th Edition Paperback – 7 Sep 2012
by N/A Educational Testing Service (Author)’