Nowadays, Study Abroad is an easier process than ever before. The U.S System of education relies on various Standardized Tests which students must take in order to apply to a particular University or Program. Below we have listed The 7 Entrance Exams For Indian Students Who Wish To Study Abroad. These exams offer universities a common basis for comparison of applicants.
- Top Entrance Exams for Indian Students to Study Abroad
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
- 2. Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
- 3. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- 4. International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- 5. Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- 6. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
- 7. Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
Top Entrance Exams for Indian Students to Study Abroad
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
SAT is known as Scholastic Aptitude Test. SAT is the standardized exam for students who want admissions in the U.S. Colleges. Scholastic Aptitude Test is conducted and developed by College Board Organization and it is administered by ETS (Educational Testing Services). SAT is offered seven times per year as a part of the schedule of the College Board. The total duration of the exam is 3 hours and 45 minutes. The SAT exam is divided into SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject based Test.
The SAT I Examination is entirely a paper-based Test. The SAT 1 has following sections – Mathematics, Reading test and Writing and Language test.
The SAT II Examination is entirely a paper-based test. The SAT 2 Subject tests are one-hour tests offered in the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths Level 1, Maths Level 2, English Literature, US History, World History, and Languages.
Latest Update
- SAT I will be administered 4 times a year, instead of the usual 6 times. The administrations will be in October, December, March, and May. (November and June removed).
- SAT II will be administered 5 times a year, in October, November, December, May, and June.
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2. Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is conducted by Law School Admission Council (LSAC) for easing the admission procedure to various Law Colleges in the United States, Canada, and other countries. The LSAT is conducted four times in a year. Once in February, June, September/October and December Months. There is no common LSAT Eligibility Criteria accepted by law institutions. It may vary from one participating institution to another.
This exam is only offered paper/pencil. The test consists of four 35-minute sections of multiple-choice questions. These sections include one Reading Comprehension section, one Analytical Reasoning section, and two Logical Reasoning sections.
The scoring of a LSAT is calculated based only on the number of questions answered correctly, called the raw score.
Also Read: List of Best LSAT Reasoning Books for Preparation, LSAT Average Scores, New LSAT Syllabus Pdf Download, LSAT Registration Details
3. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
University of Cambridge, Imperial College of London, London School of Economics, London Business School, University of Bradford, University of Warwick, University of Glasgow are the TOP UK Universities that Accept TOEFL
Arizona State Universities (minimum score required is 83), Auburn University (score: 80, 20 in each section), Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies (score: 79) are the Top USA Universities that Accept TOEFL
ANU College, Canberra Australian International Hotel School, Canberra International College of Management, Sydney Raffles College of Design and Commerce, North Sydney Sydney Film School, Waterloo are Top Australian Universities that Accept TOEFL
Columba College, Otago Polytechnic, Unitec Institute of Technology, Lincoln University, Wellington Business School, Victoria University of Wellington are the Top New Zealand Universities that Accept TOEFL.
Most International students take the TOEFL Test in addition to another admission test such as the GMAT, GRE, MCAT, SAT or ACT.
Also Read: Complete TOEFL Exam Details
4. International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) was introduced in 1980 by Cambridge English Language Assessment and the British Council. IELTS Exam has an innovative format. Test mainly measures the ability of exam-takers to communicate in the four basic language skills like listening, reading, speaking, and writing. IELTS is globally accepted as evidence of English language proficiency by over 9,000 organizations. Most popular countries where IELTS is accepted for university admissions are UK, Australia, New Zealand, US, Canada.
The student can choose between the Academic or General Training versions of the test. The test has four sections: Listening (30 minutes), Speaking – interview (15 minutes), Reading – different for Academic or General Training (60 minutes), Writing – different for Academic or General Training (60 minutes).
Also Read: Complete IELTS Exam Details
5. Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) revised General Test is taken by individuals applying to various graduate and business school programs in the United States (U.S) and other countries. GRE Exam Administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), it is available at about 700 centers in over 160 countries. The standardized test has been developed to evaluate the verbal, analytical and mathematical skills of the candidates. Individuals applying to graduate schools in order to pursue a Master’s of Science (MS) or MBA in U.S are required to take the exam.
GRE General Test pattern is as follow 3 sections, namely, Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning.
In addition to the General Test, there are also 6 GRE Subject Tests testing knowledge in the specific areas of Biology; Chemistry; Literature in English; Mathematics; Physics; and Psychology.
Also Read: GRE Exam Details, Top 10 List of GRE Preparation Books – Tips
6. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a computer-adaptive test conducted by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council). GMAT exam is an international level MBA entrance exam which assesses a person’s analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal and reading skills in standard written English. The GMAT syllabus and pattern remains the same throughout the year. There are no specific dates for GMAT 2017. Candidates can choose a date according to their convenience. GMAT exam is available in 114 countries with more than 600 test centers around the world. GMAT was originally a paper-and-pencil test, it is now a computer-adaptive test (CAT).
GMAT Exam consists of 4 sections. They are: Quantitative, Reasoning and Verbal and Analytical Writing Assessment. The total duration of the Graduate Management Admission Test is 3 and half hours. Total score range is 200–800.
Also Read: Complete GMAT Exam Details
7. Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is for the students who are planning to pursue their Medical education in either USA or Canada. MCAT is conducted by Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Approximately 80,000 people worldwide take the MCAT each year. The Medical College Admission Test is a standardized designed to test problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, and writing skills, as well as knowledge of basic science concepts. The test consists of 3 hours and 20 minutes of multiple-choice testing, plus one hour devoted to a writing sample. MCAT scores are valid for 3 years.
Also Read: Complete MCAT Exam Details