Top Exams to Clear for Studying Abroad After 12th (10+2) in 2026

1. IELTS: Most popular exam for UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand.

2. TOEFL: Accepted in USA, Canada, Europe & Asia.

3. PTE Academic: Fast results, widely accepted for admissions & visas.

4. Duolingo (DET): Easy, affordable English exam accepted by 4500+ universities.

5. SAT: Required by top universities in the USA; optional for some Canada colleges.

6. ACT: Alternative to SAT for US undergraduate admissions.

7. AP (Advanced Placement): Boosts admission chances at Ivy League & top global universities.

8. Other Language Tests: TestDaF / DSH (Germany), DELF / DALF (France), JLPT (Japan)

9. Portfolio/Subject Tests - Required for courses like: => Design => Film => Architecture => Music

Visa Exams: Some countries may require financial & interview assessments (no written exams).

Choose the exam based on your country, course, and target university. Start preparing early for 2026 intake!