Through standardized tests, the international students are required to prove their English language proficiency as a part of the admission process. These tests are valuable as a common measure of the skills and abilities of people from different educational backgrounds. The tests required include GRE, GMAT, SAT, TSE, IELTS and TOEFL.
TOEFL
TOEFL is Test of English as a Foreign Language. The test is conducted by ETS (Educational Testing Service) and the test fee is $130. Those who want to study in UK have to clear the test with definite scores.

The score is valid for 2 years and the score is sent to 4 universities by ETS free of cost at the time of exam. ETS charges additionally for scores sent to universities later. For more info visit the official website at www.toefl.org or www.ets.org

GRE
GRE is Graduate Record Examinations and is administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service) The test is essential for candidates seeking admission in a Masters Degree program in fields other than management are required to take the GRE. Most Universities require GRE for PhD. programs.

The score of GRE is generally valid for 5 years and the score is sent to 4 universities free of cost at the time of GRE exam. ETS charges fees for scores sent to universities later.
For more info visit the official website www.gre.com or www.ets.org

GMAT
GMAT refers Graduate Management Admission Test which is administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service) The test is required for admission into a MBA Program.
The test fee costs $225.
The score is generally valid for 5 years and the score is sent to 5 universities by ETS free of cost at the time of exam. Students can register for the test by phone, fax or online and visit the official website at www.ets.org for more info. The test fee is &225 for one time appearance.

SAT
Scholastic Aptitude Test is referred as SAT. The test is administered by the College Board and is required for admission into any Bachelors Degree Program. The forms for the test are available at USEFI. (US Education Foundation in India) and can make registration by fax, mail or online

The score is sent to four universities free of cost which can be selected at any time of registering for the exam. College Board charges additional for the score to be sent to university later. For more info visit the official website www.collegeboard.com

TSE
TSE is Test of Spoken English conducted by ETS (Educational Testing Service) The validity of the score is 2 years. The test has the duration of 20 minutes and TSE is conducted once in a month. The score in sent to 2 Universities by ETS free of cost. ETS charges additionally for scores sent to more than 2 Universities.