Registration Date
16-01-2025
Main Exam Date
16-04-2025
Application End Date
06-04-2025
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF) FAQs:
Ques 1. How can a candidate register for the exam?
And. The registration for the exam can be done online. The only requirement for registration is a valid Passport or ID. If a candidate is already registered in the participant portal of the TestDaF or in the portal of onSET/TestAS/DUO, they must indicate this while registering online. Candidates are not asked to enter their personal information again.
Ques 2. How many centers are there for the test?
Ans. The test can be taken in 95 different countries around the world.
Ques 3. What is the purpose of the test?
Ans. The test is recognized by German Universities as proof of students' ability in the German language. The TestDaF consists of four parts that are evaluated separately i.e. Reading comprehension, Listening comprehension, Written expression, and Oral expression and the results are expressed in the three levels i.e. TDN 3, TDN 4 and TDN 5.
Ques 4. What is the grading system for the test?
Ans. The grades of candidates are marked in terms of three levels, TDN 3-5, which correspond to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages levels B2-C1.
Ques 5. For how long the certificates are valid?
Ans. The certificate is valid for an unlimited period of time.
Ques 6. Who else can apply for the test?
Ans. There are different target groups who are eligible to take the exam:
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Students who wish to prove their German proficiency in their home countries.
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Students who have studied in Germany as an exchange student and want to have their German proficiency certified.
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Scholars who have an academic visit to a German university and would like to examine their competence in German.
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Applicants who wish to prove their competence in German for academic works.
Ques 7. Can a candidate having no knowledge of the language apply for the test from the beginner’s level?
Ans. TestDaf does not offer examinations on different levels because the question papers are the same for all candidates. Therefore, TestDaF is only considered for advanced learners and not beginners.
Ques 8. How many times can a candidate apply for the exam?
Ans. The examination could be re-taken as often as one wishes if the candidate is not satisfied with the results.
Ques 9. When and How can a candidate get the results?
Ans. Candidates can see the results about 6 weeks after the exam date in their participant portal. About a week later they can get their certificate at the test centre or the test centre send the certificate at the mentioned address.
Ques 10. Which TDN level does a candidate need for the language admission in the German Universities?
Ans. According to the decision of the German Rectors' Conference candidates must have at least the level TDN 4 in all four parts of the examination for a language admission at a university in Germany.
Ques 11. Is the certificate recognised by all the German Universities?
Ans. Yes. All universities in Germany accept the TestDaF certificate as proof of language ability.
Ques 12. How many times can a candidate appear for the test in a year?
Ans. The test is conducted six times in a year and the information regarding the dates is available on the official website.
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