How much do PTE, TOEFL, GRE and GMAT cost in India?
The four tests cost between ₹15,729 and about US$300 in India as of October 2026. Each test owner sets its own price, and you pay it directly on their website when you book. The table below shows the official fee and how each test can be taken.
| Test | Fee in India (October 2026) | Where you book | Take it at home? |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic | ₹18,900 | pearsonpte.com | No. Pearson says PTE Academic cannot be taken at home |
| TOEFL iBT | ₹15,729 | ETS (ets.org) | Yes, at home or at a test centre |
| GRE General Test | US$249 (from 1 August 2026) | Your ETS account | Yes, at home or at a test centre |
| GMAT exam | US$275 at a test centre, US$300 online | mba.com | Yes, online |
Pearson lists the PTE Academic fee in India as ₹18,900. PTE Core and PTE Academic UKVI cost the same. ETS lists the TOEFL iBT fee in India as ₹15,729, and says its test fees include applicable taxes. For the GRE, ETS states that the General Test fee rose to US$249 for registrations from 1 August 2026, and it directs Indian test takers to its India pages for local payment. GMAC, which owns the GMAT, shows India at US$275 for a test centre and US$300 online on its exam payment page.
What do rescheduling and extra score reports cost?
| Test | Change of date | Other common charges |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | ₹5,000 | Late registration ₹3,305.08; extra score report ₹2,000 |
| GRE General Test | US$55 (₹5,650) | Extra score report US$40 (₹4,150) per recipient |
| GMAT (test centre) | US$55 if more than 60 days ahead; US$110 at 15 to 60 days; US$165 at 14 days or less | Extra score report US$35 each; no changes within 24 hours of your appointment |
| GMAT (online) | US$60, US$120 or US$180 on the same timeline | Extra score report US$35 each |
GMAT rescheduling costs rise as the test date gets closer, so book a date you can keep. GMAC's rules also say an appointment cannot be changed or cancelled within 24 hours, and the whole fee is lost if you miss that window.
Where are the PTE and Pearson VUE test centres in Bangalore?
Pearson lists 57 PTE test centres across India, and three of them are in Bangalore. Its test centre finder shows two Pearson Professional Centers, one on Lalbagh Road and one at Prestige Atrium on Central Street, Shivajinagar. The third is run by TCGLOBAL at Mittal Towers on MG Road. You see open dates when you book on pearsonpte.com, so pick the centre that is easiest to reach. Pay only through Pearson's own booking site.
Many students search for "Pearson VUE Bangalore" because GMAC delivers the GMAT at Pearson VUE test centres. You book GMAT seats on mba.com, where you choose between a test centre and the online exam. The booking page then lists the Bangalore centres with free slots. PTE results usually arrive in about two days, which helps when a deadline is close.
Where do you take the TOEFL and GRE in Bangalore?
ETS shows TOEFL and GRE test centres while you register in your ETS account. You choose India, then Bangalore, and the system lists centres with free seats on the dates you want. Some students search for "Prometric Bangalore" when they look for these centres. The simplest way to find a current seat is ETS's own registration system, which lists the centres ETS uses in the city. Your booking confirmation names the centre and its address, so check that before the day.
Not sure whether your universities want the GRE, the GMAT, or no test at all? Book a free counselling session and we'll check each programme's page with you before you pay a test fee.
Can you take the TOEFL, GRE or GMAT at home?
The TOEFL iBT, the GRE General Test and the GMAT can all be taken at home from Bangalore. ETS runs the TOEFL iBT Home Edition for students who want to test at home. The GRE has its own at-home test-day rules for your room and equipment. The GMAT online costs US$25 more than the test-centre version.
Home tests save you a trip across the city, but a few visa offices refuse them. The German Missions in India say they do not recognise Duolingo, Pearson PTE or TOEFL home edition results for student visa applications in India. IELTS is among the tests they name as accepted. If Germany is on your list, choose your English test with this in mind.
What students in Bangalore should know before booking
- Book early. Booking early gives you a wider choice of dates and centres. Give yourself time for one retake: GMAC recommends sitting the GMAT about four weeks before your application deadline.
- Use the name on your passport. Register with your name exactly as it appears on the ID you will bring, and check each test owner's ID rules before test day.
- Pay in rupees for PTE. Pearson shows the India fee in rupees, and its handbook says you must pay in the currency shown for your test location.
- Plan which scores go where. Score reports to extra universities cost money after test day, so list your universities before you book.
- Get help in North Bangalore. Our office in Hebbal is on the 7th floor of Kirloskar Business Park. You can bring your university shortlist there and plan your test dates around your deadlines.
Taking IELTS instead? Our guide to IELTS test centres in Bangalore covers IDP's centres and the British Council's role now. If you are deciding between classes and self-study, read how to choose IELTS or GRE coaching in Bangalore.
What should you do next?
Your next step is to confirm which test each university on your list asks for, then book one date with time for a retake. Students heading to the US can read our guide to the F-1 visa from Bangalore to see how test dates fit around a visa interview.
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Choosing between PTE, TOEFL, GRE and GMAT is easier when you know exactly what each university and visa office accepts. Falcon Nova Consultants has helped hundreds of Indian students plan their applications. Book a free counselling session in Hebbal or online, and we'll match your test to your shortlist and plan your dates around your deadlines.
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