There are a few exams which help gain admissions to foreign universities and institutes. These exams include a variety of standardized tests for pursuing higher studies overseas. UK, US, Australia and Canada are the most preferred study abroad destinations. New Zealand, Switzerland, Russia, Germany and France are also emerging as new hot spots for overseas education.

Eligibility for Study Abroad Exams :

Qualification and age limit varies as different study abroad examinations have different criteria for admission in different foreign institutes. Criteria may also vary from country to country. For admissions to a science or any other masters program in UK universities, students are required to have a valid TOEFL /IELTS score. Australia also follows the same rule whereas most of the universities and colleges in US consider GRE scores and other standardized test for admissions. Students with 70% or above marks in English in their 10th and 12th standard may be relinquished from English requirement but they must usually have IELTS score above 5.5 bands depending on the level in order to apply for student visa.

Admission Process and Study Abroad Exam Pattern :

Admission is based on the entrance test designed to evaluate the students skills rather than the quantitative knowledge. The questions in these tests measure the ability of students to solve problem and not knowledge of facts. Each exam varies in test pattern; score pattern and require different preparation strategy. The scholarship amount also depends upon the performance in the entrance exams.

• GRE: Graduate Record Exams
• GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test
• TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language
• IELTS: International English Language Testing System
• USMLE: United States Medical Licensure Examination
• SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test