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The DET saved me time and money — I scored 125 from home and got into a US master’s. Avron’s task drills were key.
RJ
Rahul J.
125 · MS USA
🦉 Affordable, at-home & fast
Ace the Duolingo
Ace the Duolingo
English Test (DET).
The DET is online, on-demand and about a third of the cost of other tests — accepted by 5,500+ institutions, including many top US and Canadian universities. Get your target score and a study plan — free counseling included.
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~₹5.6K
Lowest fee
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10–160
Score scale
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~2 days
Results
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Rated by 2,140 students
Score Requirement Finder
What Duolingo English Test score do you actually need?
Pick your destination and level to see the competitive and minimum DET score you should target — and confirm the school accepts DET.
🎯 Duolingo English Test Target-Score Finder
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Quick Facts
Duolingo English Test — everything at a glance
⚡ Quick answer
The Duolingo English Test is a ~1-hour adaptive, at-home test scored 10–160. It costs about US$65 (≈₹5,600) — far less than other tests — results come in ~2 days, and score sends are unlimited & free. Acceptance is growing but check your university.
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Online
At-home
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~1 hr
Total time
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Adaptive
Difficulty adjusts
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10–160
Score scale
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₹5.6K
Exam fee
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~2 days
Results
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Free
Unlimited sends
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2 yr
Validity
About the Test
What the DET is — and why students love it
The Duolingo English Test is a modern, computer-adaptive English test you can take anytime from home — cheap, fast and increasingly accepted.
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Very affordable
At about US$65 it costs roughly a third of IELTS/TOEFL — a big saving for Indian students.
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At-home & on-demand
No test centre or fixed dates — take it whenever you’re ready with online proctoring.
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Fast results
Certified results usually arrive within two days, and you can send them to unlimited institutions for free.
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Adaptive engine
Questions adjust to your level in real time, so the test is short (~1 hour).
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Video interview
An unscored video & writing sample is shared with institutions alongside your score.
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Check acceptance
Acceptance is growing quickly but isn’t universal — confirm your university/visa accepts DET.
Exam Pattern
Duolingo English Test format & structure
One adaptive graded section plus an unscored video interview and writing sample.
| Section | Time | Content | Scoring |
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| Adaptive test | ~45 min | Computer-adaptive questions covering reading, writing, listening and speaking micro-tasks. | 10–160 |
| Literacy | part of test | Reading and writing tasks contribute to your Literacy subscore. | Subscore |
| Comprehension | part of test | Reading and listening tasks contribute to your Comprehension subscore. | Subscore |
| Video interview | ~10 min | An unscored speaking & writing sample sent to institutions with your result. | Unscored |
Section Explorer
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Tap a section to see exactly what it tests, timing and how it's scored.
🧩 Interactive Section Breakdown
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Scoring Explained
How Duolingo English Test scoring works
A single overall score from 10–160, plus subscores for Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation and Production.
What your DET score means
130–160
Advanced — top universities & scholarships (roughly IELTS 7.5+).
120–125
Strong — competitive for most master’s programmes (≈IELTS 7.0).
105–115
Good — meets most undergraduate & many PG minimums (≈IELTS 6.0–6.5).
90–100
Fair — may need a higher score for selective schools.
Below 90
Developing — more preparation recommended.
Study Plan Generator
Build your personalised Duolingo English Test study plan
Tell us your level, time and daily hours — we'll map a phase-by-phase prep plan.
🗓️ Duolingo English Test Study Plan Builder
Phase-by-phase, tailored to your timeline
Weeks until your test8 weeks
Study hours per day2 hrs/day
Total study time
112 hrs
Cost Calculator
What will Duolingo English Test cost you?
Estimate the exam fee, coaching and score reports in one place.
💵 Duolingo English Test Cost Estimator
Indicative 2025 · in INR
Extra score reports0 extra
Estimated total
₹17,000
Note: The DET costs about US$65 (≈₹5,600) per attempt — far less than IELTS/TOEFL — and includes unlimited free score sends. Results usually arrive within two days.
Scores by Destination
DET score requirements by country
Typical scores accepting universities expect — always confirm the school accepts DET.
| Country | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Notes |
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| 🇺🇸 USA | 105–115 | 120–125 | Widely accepted; top schools 125+ |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 110–115 | 115–120 | Many colleges & universities accept |
| 🇬🇧 UK | 110–115 | 120–125 | Check UKVI/visa acceptance |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 95–105 | 110–120 | Check institution acceptance |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 95–105 | 110–120 | — |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 110–115 | 115–120 | — |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 105–110 | 115–120 | English-taught |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 95–105 | 110–120 | — |
Indicative scores. DET acceptance varies — always confirm the university/programme (and visa route) accepts the DET before booking.
Preparation Strategy
How to score high on Duolingo English Test
The DET is unusual — familiarity with its fast, adaptive task types matters as much as your English.
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Learn the task types
The DET has unique tasks (read-aloud, type-what-you-hear, describe-image) — practise each one specifically.
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Sharpen listening & typing
Many tasks require typing what you hear accurately and quickly — drill this daily.
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Prepare the interview
The video interview is shared with schools — practise speaking clearly on common prompts.
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Get comfortable with speed
The adaptive format moves fast; practise staying calm and accurate under time pressure.
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Set up your environment
A quiet room, good mic and stable internet are essential — do a full practice run at home.
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Use official practice
Take the free official practice test to see your rough score before the real thing.
△ Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming every university accepts DET — always check first
- Ignoring the unscored video interview
- Poor test environment (noise, weak internet) breaking proctoring rules
- Not practising the unique DET task types
- Rushing the read-aloud and typing tasks
- Looking away from the screen (flagged by proctoring)
Compare Tests
Duolingo English Test vs the alternatives
DET vs the other English tests — cheaper and faster, but check acceptance.
⚖️ Test Comparison
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Success Stories
Students who aced Duolingo English Test with Avron
★★★★★
I practised the unique task types with Avron and hit 120 on my first try — accepted in Canada.
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Tara S.
120 · Canada
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Fast, cheap and it worked — 130 and a scholarship. The interview prep made me confident.
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Nisha K.
130 · USA
FAQs
Duolingo English Test — your questions answered
The DET costs about US$65 (≈₹5,600) per attempt for 2025 — roughly a third of IELTS/TOEFL — and includes unlimited free score sends.
Acceptance is growing fast (5,500+ institutions, including many top US and Canadian schools), but it isn’t universal. Always confirm your university and visa route accept the DET before booking.
Most undergraduate programmes want 105–115 and master’s 120–125, with top schools expecting 125+. Use the target-score finder for your destination.
Roughly: DET 120 ≈ IELTS 7.0, DET 115 ≈ IELTS 6.5, DET 105 ≈ IELTS 6.0. Use these as a guide, not an exact conversion.
Yes — the DET is fully online with automated proctoring. You need a quiet room, a webcam and mic, and a stable internet connection.
Certified DET results are usually available within about two days and can be sent to unlimited institutions for free.
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