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Written from the question bank we maintain and the marking we do, rather than from whatever ranks today. Where something is uncertain, these say so.
Duolingo English Test
Duolingo English Test score requirements by country
Most universities ask for 105-120, competitive programmes 120-135. Typical requirements by country and level, and why only your institution's page counts.
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What is a good Duolingo English Test score?
120 is a good score and clears most universities; 105 is the common floor, 135 is competitive. How to read the 10-160 scale and find the number you need.
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How the Duolingo English Test is scored, 10 to 160
One overall score from 10 to 160 in five-point steps, four skill subscores, and four integrated subscores institutions read more closely than the headline.
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All 13 Duolingo English Test question types, explained
Read and Complete, Listen and Type, Speak About the Photo and ten more. What each task really measures, and the mistake that costs the most marks on each.
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Is the Duolingo English Test accepted for a student visa?
Often for admission, less often for the visa itself. They are two separate gates with two separate lists. Which one the test clears, and how to check first.
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How many times can you take the Duolingo English Test?
Three times in any 30 days. How long a result stays valid, whether universities see earlier attempts, and when a retake is actually worth the fee.
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Preparation
How long to prepare for the Duolingo English Test
Two to six weeks for most people, depending on where you start and the score you need. What to do each week, and the preparation that genuinely does not help.
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Duolingo English Test in Pakistan: fees, rules, universities
$70 to sit, taken at home, accepted by most universities Pakistani students apply to. Cost against IELTS, what you need at home, and where it fits the visa.
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Duolingo English Test fee in Pakistan 2026
The test costs $70, about 19,000-20,000 PKR. What the rupee price depends on, how to pay it from Pakistan, and what IELTS really costs once travel is counted.
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Duolingo English Test at home: full requirements
A laptop with a working camera and microphone, photo ID, a quiet room alone, and a steady connection. The full list, and the mistakes that void a result.
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