Duolingo Overview
Key facts about the exam at a glance.
Conducted By
Duolingo Inc.
Mode of Exam
Online (taken at home, AI-proctored)
Accepted By
5,000+ Universities Globally
Exam Duration
Approx. 1 hour (test + video interview)
The Duolingo English Test (DET) is an affordable, fully online English proficiency test accepted by 5,000+ universities worldwide. It is AI-proctored from home, results are available within 48 hours, and it includes a video interview and writing sample sent to institutions.
Comprehensive Guide
Everything you need to know — in one place.
Registration Fee
₹16,250 – ₹17,000 depending on city. Online payment accepted.
Test Dates
Available up to 4 times per month. Book at least 4–6 weeks in advance.
Rescheduling
Allowed up to 5 days before test date with a fee of approximately ₹3,300.
Score Report
Results declared within 3–5 days for CBT, 13 days for paper-based.
- No official age restriction to register
- Requires a computer with a camera, microphone, and stable internet
- Valid government-issued photo ID required
- Can be retaken after 30 days
Adaptive questions covering reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
3 open-ended questions; sent to institutions as part of your profile.
A short written response sent alongside your score to institutions.
- Practice Read Aloud and Repeat the Sentence — these are high-frequency question types in the DET that build your overall score rapidly.
- Prepare for the Video Interview — practise answering open-ended questions in 60–90 second structured responses with clear points.
- Focus on vocabulary breadth — the DET's dictionary/word recognition tasks reward broad vocabulary range.
- Use official DET practice tests — Duolingo provides free sample questions at englishtest.duolingo.com.
- Ensure your setup is correct — test your camera, microphone, and lighting before test day; technical failures cannot be refunded.
DET scores range from 10 to 160. Scores are also broken down into four literacy skill subscores (Comprehension, Conversation, Literacy, Production) for institutional review. Results are delivered within 48 hours.
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- 10 AI Mock Tests
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Student Success Stories
Real results from real students.
"Duolingo is all about consistency and strategy. VisionWay's 4-week sprint got me from 95 to 130!"
"Video interview coaching was the part I was most scared of. My mentor made me completely comfortable."
"Scored 135 on my first attempt. The adaptive question practice from VisionWay was extremely effective."
"Got DET 120 in 3 weeks of focused prep. Quick turnaround and full online flexibility — loved it!"
"Writing samples review and Read Aloud practice sessions helped me score 130. Highly recommend!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you wanted to ask, answered.
You can retake the DET after a 30-day waiting period. There is no official lifetime limit on attempts.
DET scores are valid for 2 years from your test date. Always confirm acceptance with your specific institution before registering.
Yes — over 5,000 universities globally accept the DET, including universities in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, and many others. Acceptance is growing rapidly.
Yes! Our DET packages include targeted improvement coaching for speaking fluency, vocabulary, and the adaptive test question types.
Yes — the DET is 100% online and AI-proctored. You need a computer with a camera, microphone, and stable internet connection. No test centre visit required.