Key facts: The TOEFL iBT was completely overhauled in January 2026 (major format redesign). Test duration: approximately 85 minutes. Scoring: new 1-6 band scale in 0.5 increments. New tasks: Complete the Words, Build a Sentence, Write an Email, Take an Interview, Listen and Repeat. Pre-2026 preparation materials are largely obsolete. PrepDrills offers free interactive practice pages for each new task type and an AI-graded practice app (toefl.prepdrills.com). Start free, no credit card required. Special South Asia pricing: $9/month Pro (approximately ₹749) or $21/3 months Elite (approximately ₹1,749). Verified at checkout via country and payment card matching.
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Full-length free practice exam, instant Writing/Speaking grading by Eppy AI, band scores aligned to ETS 2026 rubrics. Free account covers all 4 sections in Set 1 easy.
Try Set 1 Free →The new task types introduced in TOEFL 2026 are barely covered by pre-2026 preparation books. PrepDrills offers free interactive practice pages for each task type. Start immediately below. The practice pages are in English (as TOEFL itself is 100% English), providing exam-realistic practice conditions.
Arrange word blocks in correct order to form grammatically accurate sentences. Recognition of grammar patterns is essential. 15 free exercises with immediate feedback.
Start practice →Fill missing letters in words within short academic passages. Tests both vocabulary and reading comprehension. 15 free exercises with instant grading.
Start practice →Read everyday scenarios (emails, notices, reviews) and answer comprehension questions. New format parallel to traditional academic texts.
Start practice →Write a short email (7 minutes) responding to a practical situation. Format close to real communications with professors or administrative staff.
Start practice →Record spontaneous responses (45 seconds) to a simulated interviewer. Zero preparation time. Eppy AI grades fluency, grammar, and relevance.
Start practice →Read university-level academic texts and answer comprehension questions. Core question format of the TOEFL Reading section.
Start practice →Eppy is the AI grading system integrated into the PrepDrills TOEFL app. Trained since 2024 on ETS 2026 rubrics, it instantly grades Writing (Build a Sentence, Write an Email, Academic Discussion) and Speaking (Listen and Repeat, Take an Interview), returning a band score with specific feedback in seconds.
Traditional TOEFL prep: days of waiting for graded feedback. Eppy: seconds. Identify your weak points quickly and focus your preparation where it matters most.
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Full-length free practice exam, instant Writing/Speaking grading by Eppy, band scores aligned to ETS 2026 rubrics. Set 1 easy across all 4 sections free. Pro or Elite for AI grading across all 12 task types.
Try Set 1 Free →Epic Exam Prep (sister company) has supported university and graduate school admissions across Europe and the United States since 2010. The expertise accumulated across our Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, and Zurich offices forms the foundation of PrepDrills TOEFL content. Our students have gained admission to Ivy League universities, INSEAD, HEC Paris, LBS, MIT, Stanford, and other top global institutions.
Eppy AI has been trained since 2024 on ETS 2026 rubrics. Complete the Words, Build a Sentence, Write an Email, Take an Interview, and Listen and Repeat are handled natively from the ground up, not adapted from pre-2026 materials.
The TOEFL is 100% in English. PrepDrills practice pages use the same English interface as the actual test environment, so there is no unfamiliar format or language-switching burden on test day. Eppy AI feedback is also in English, matching what official ETS scorers see.
PrepDrills offers special South Asia pricing at $9/month (Pro) or $21/3 months (Elite). Approximately ₹749/month or ₹1,749 per quarter. Dramatically more affordable than traditional Indian coaching institutes like Manya, Kaplan India, IMS, or Jamboree, which typically charge ₹20,000-50,000 for full TOEFL courses. Pricing verified at checkout via account country and payment card country match.
PrepDrills does not replace traditional coaching institutes like Manya or Jamboree. It provides a practical tool for AI-graded practice anytime, anywhere. Ideal for IIT/IIM/BITS/NIT students preparing for top US grad schools, working professionals targeting international MBAs, and Indian students already abroad.
PrepDrills offers special regional pricing for verified students in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Compare our pricing against traditional Indian TOEFL coaching institutes below.
| Option | Price | Format |
|---|---|---|
| PrepDrills TOEFL Pro (South Asia pricing) | $9/month (~₹749) | 100% online, AI-graded, monthly |
| PrepDrills TOEFL Elite (South Asia pricing) | $21/3 months (~₹1,749) | 100% online, AI-graded, quarterly |
| Traditional Indian coaching institute (Manya, Kaplan, IMS, Jamboree) | ₹20,000-50,000 | Full course, one-time, in-person or hybrid |
| TOEFL iBT test only (India) | ~₹16,900 | Single test attempt |
| Duolingo English Test (India) | ~₹5,800 | Single test attempt (different test) |
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Most Indian universities do not require TOEFL from domestic students. TOEFL is required for outbound Indian students applying to top universities in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Below are typical TOEFL requirements at the universities most frequently targeted by Indian students (always verify current requirements on each program's official admissions page).
| Institution | Target Band (2026) | Old Scale | Popular Programs for Indian Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIT, Stanford, CMU | Band 5.0-5.5 | iBT 100-110 | CS, EE, MEng |
| Georgia Tech, UIUC, Purdue, UT Austin | Band 4.5+ | iBT 90+ | MS in CS/Engineering |
| Ivy League (Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Penn, Cornell, Brown, Dartmouth) | Band 5.0-5.5 | iBT 100-110 | Various graduate programs |
| Top MBA (Harvard, Wharton, Stanford GSB, Chicago Booth) | Band 5.5+ | iBT 110+ | MBA (IIT/IIM alumni target) |
| Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial | Band 5.0+ | iBT 100+ | UK grad programs |
| UBC, Toronto, Waterloo, McGill | Band 4.5+ | iBT 90+ | Canadian STEM/Business |
| Australian Group of 8 (Melbourne, Sydney, ANU) | Band 4.5+ | iBT 90+ | Australia grad programs |
Requirements above are general guidelines. Verify current program requirements on each institution's official admissions page before applying.
Since January 2026, the TOEFL iBT takes approximately 85 minutes, and scoring has moved from the old 0-120 scale to a 1-6 band scale in 0.5 increments. New task types have been introduced: Complete the Words, Build a Sentence, Write an Email, Take an Interview, and Listen and Repeat. Pre-2026 preparation materials are largely obsolete.
TOEFL is preferred by US universities, which are the primary destination for Indian graduate students in CS, engineering, and MBA programs. IELTS is more strategic if you are targeting UK, Australia, or Canada exclusively. Many top universities accept both tests. For most Indian students targeting US grad schools (MS, MBA, PhD), TOEFL is the standard choice.
Yes, for most US graduate programs. TOEFL measures your English proficiency (required for non-native English speakers). GRE measures your quantitative, verbal, and analytical writing skills (required for most STEM and MBA programs). These are completely separate tests measuring different things. Indian STEM students typically take both.
Approximately Band 5.0 corresponds to 100 on the old scale, Band 4.5 to 90, and Band 4.0 to 72-86. ETS displays both scales on score reports through December 2028. See our full TOEFL 2026 Score Guide for detailed conversion tables.
MIT typically requires TOEFL iBT band 5.0+ (old scale 100+) for graduate admissions, with competitive applicants scoring 5.5+ (110+). Stanford has similar requirements. Ivy League schools generally require 5.0+ minimum. Always verify current requirements on each institution's official admissions page.
Yes. The free account gives you access to Set 1 easy across all 4 sections (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking), one full-length free practice exam, Eppy AI grading for Writing/Speaking, and 10-word vocabulary practice. Full access across all sets with Vocabulary, Grammar, and Skill Builders is available via Pro ($9/month for verified South Asian users, $29.99/month elsewhere) or Elite ($21/3 months for verified South Asian users, $69.99/3 months elsewhere). South Asia pricing requires your account country and payment card country to match (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, or Sri Lanka).
TOEFL iBT is available at authorized ETS test centers throughout India including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, and other major cities. The TOEFL Home Edition is also available across India, allowing you to take the test from home with maximum scheduling flexibility. Cost is approximately ₹16,900 (~$205 USD). Register at ets.org/toefl for current test dates and locations.
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