How to register for the TestDaF exam in India
Register only through the official TestDaF website. Six fixed dates a year.
TestDaF runs on six fixed dates a year worldwide. Registration is only possible directly on the TestDaF website, with limited seats per centre, so the India dates fill early. We watch the calendar and alert you when a date opens.
Create a TestDaF participant account
Sign up on testdaf.de. India offers the digital TestDaF at select Goethe-Institut centres.
Pick a date and an India test centre
Choose one of the six annual dates and a centre in Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi or Pune. Seats are limited.
Pay €210 online
Pay the digital fee in the portal in Euros by card, PayPal or similar. The seat is confirmed on payment.
Sit the digital exam
The whole test is computer-based. Results follow online after the central evaluation.
Good to know
- Registration is only possible via testdaf.de, not at the test centre and not through an agent.
- Seats are limited per date and centre; the India dates fill early, so register as soon as a date opens.
Process verified from TestDaF at Goethe-Institut India on 2026-06-02.
Common questions
How much does the TestDaF exam cost in India?
The digital TestDaF fee is €210, set centrally by TestDaF and paid in Euros through the official portal. India runs the digital test only, at Goethe-Institut centres. Rupee equivalents of roughly ₹16,000 to ₹16,500 are indicative and move with the exchange rate. Verified from testdaf.de on 2 June 2026.
Where do I register for TestDaF in India?
Only on the official TestDaF website, testdaf.de. You cannot register at the centre or through an agent. India offers the digital TestDaF at Goethe-Institut centres in Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune.
How many times a year is TestDaF held?
Six fixed dates a year worldwide, including India. Seats per date and centre are limited, so the India dates fill early.