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DET Registration 2023 - Steps, Eligibility, Fees, Payment Method, Hardware and Software Requirements

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Rituparna Nath

Content Writer at Study Abroad Exams | Updated On - Feb 8, 2023

DET registration process is a quick, simple, and painless process. Candidates do not need to bother about enrolling for the test at a test center because it is a 100% online test that can be done from their home or place of business. In contrast to other English proficiency tests like IELTS or TOEFL, candidates don't even need to make a reservation. He/she may just buy the DET test and take it whenever they're ready. Overall, the procedure is really easy to understand and flawless. The DET registration can be taken online without visiting a testing facility or making an appointment. The cost of the Duolingo English Test is $49 or around INR 4054 in India.

The whole interface is nominal and coherent. Candidates can choose any language according to their preference and start learning. They need to provide the reason for learning the language. Lastly, they can set a goal to prioritize the learning timings.

DET Registration Process

DET online registration by any candidate from anywhere around the world through the Duolingo English Test website. There is no strict age restriction for taking Duolingo English Test. Only candidates under 13 need to take parental consent for taking Duolingo English Test. Candidates can take the Duolingo English Test immediately after registration. It should be noted that there are no particular test dates for the Duolingo English Test. The following are the steps for DET online registration:

  1. Step 1: Visiting the Duolingo English Test website: Candidates need to visit the Duolingo English Test website as their first step. Then proceed to the ‘Take the test’ page which is the first step of registration.
Duolingo website
  1. Step 2: Duolingo English Test​ for PC: Beside the ‘Take the Test’ option candidates will find the ‘Download’ option. Candidates need to go DET website on their computer. On successful login, they can take the test.
  2. Step 3: Checking the Requirements: Duolingo English Test has some requirements in terms of documents, and the test area. Test-takers should keep either their passport or driving license or government ID handy. The test area shouldn’t have any other person and also must be a silent and well-lit room.
Checking the Requirements
  1. Step 4: Testing Microphone, speaker, and taking photo: The DET online registration will check the microphone, speaker, and camera before starting the test. The candidate’s photo will be taken as well.
taking photo
  1. Step 5: Uploading Documents: After properly providing your age, name, email ID, and other details, candidates need to upload the required documents. For Duolingo English Test, the mandatory documents include any of the three - Driving license, Passport, or Government issues ID.
Uploading Documents
  1. Step 6: Taking a Photo of ID: Candidates need to hold their ID properly before the camera for identification purposes. They cannot hold the ID next to their face, or tilt it as well.
Taking a Photo of ID
  1. Step 7: Creating an Account: In the next step, the candidates need to create an account by providing their name, address, age, email id, and password. Then click on ‘next’. Proper information should be entered for future Duolingo English Test login.
  2. Step 8: Choose ‘what are you interested in?’: Proceeding from it, on the next page, the candidate will be asked a question - ‘What are you interested in?’. The candidate needs to choose from the following options as the answer:
  • School building
  • Undergraduate university admissions
  • Graduate admissions (ex: MBA, PhD)
  • Middle or high school admissions
  • Applying for a job or promotion
  • None of the above
  1. Step 9: Select the correct option: From the above-mentioned options, the candidate needs to select the correct one based on their requirement. Then they can create their Duolingo English Test account.
  2. Step 10: Payment: The last step requires candidates to pay the Duolingo English test fee of $49 or INR 4,054 after purchasing the test.
Payment

DET Online Registration Rules


The Duolingo English Test guidelines are stricter since it's an online test, which is intended to deter pupils from cheating. Duolingo English Test takes pride in its strict security procedures, which it uses to persuade colleges of its dependability by:

  • Utilising computer vision and AI (artificial intelligence) together to confirm the test-identity taker's
  • If a student attempts to visit a different browser while taking the test, it will be cancelled automatically.
  • giving the colleges a video and written sample from each applicant's session to provide them a thorough understanding of the applicant's language competence

    The guidelines for the Duolingo English Test, which students must follow while taking it, are as follows:
  • The test-taker must be alone themselves in a dark, empty space.
  • Throughout the whole test, the student's ears and face must be exposed and plainly visible.
  • No earbuds or headphones are allowed during the test.
  • Examinees are not permitted to have any nearby external materials, like a notebook, electronics, or textbooks.
  • During the test, participants are not permitted to converse with anybody.
  • No time throughout the test is allowed for test-takers to glance away from the screen.
  • You may not, under any circumstances, close the test window in your web browser.

Note: Any of the above regulations that you break while taking the exam will automatically result in the proctor invalidating your score. The Duolingo English Test taker may also be permanently prohibited from taking it, depending on how serious the offence was.

Documents Required for DET Registration

The Duolingo English Test registration requires appropriate documentation. The necessary documents required often differ from country to country. The table below are the identity proofs needed for some of the countries. 

Country

Passport

Driver's Licence

Government ID Proof

Australia

YES

YES

-

Canada

YES

YES

YES

China

YES

-

YES

France

YES

YES

YES

Germany

YES

YES

YES

India

YES

- -

Italy

YES

YES

YES

Japan

YES

YES

YES

United Kingdom

YES

YES

YES

United States

YES

YES

YES

DET Registration Eligibility 

There are no strict requirements for taking the Duolingo English Test. Candidates don’t have to produce any academic transcript for DET Eligibility. The candidate only needs to have either of the three documents for registration purposes - Passport or Driving License or Government-issued ID. There is also no age restriction for taking Duolingo English Test. Only candidates under 13 need to take parent consent for taking the test. Duolingo English Test has no strict academic qualification requirement as well.

DET Registration Fee 

Duolingo English Test fee is quite affordable in comparison to the other English proficiency exams like IELTS or TOEFL. On one hand, where IELTS or TOEFL fees are around $200, the Duolingo English Test fee in India is approximately INR 3605. This helps students planning to study abroad cut down on their expenses. It should be noted that Duolingo English Test doesn’t offer any test fee waiver. Therefore, all candidates need to pay the same fee for Duolingo English Test.

DET Registration Fee Payment Methods 

For paying the Duolingo English Test fee in India, candidates need to click on the ‘Purchase the test’ option. They then need to select the ‘Buy Now’ option for paying the fee. Duolingo English Test accepts all the trusted forms of credit cards as well as Paypal. It should be noted that, once the Duolingo English Test payment is done, candidates need to take the test within 90 days.

DET Registration Cancellation or Rescheduling


After enrolling for the examination, candidates have 21 days to take the Duolingo English Test. Candidates who choose not to take the test within 21 days of purchase are not given a refund. Therefore, be careful to take the test within that time frame.

Hardware and Software Requirements for DET Registration

Duolingo English Test has some hardware and software requirements that candidates need to abide by. Apart from having a computer and a reliable internet connection, candidates also need to have the following software facilities:

  • A supported browser like Opera or Chrome
  • A microphone
  • Speakers
  • A front-facing camera

It should be noted that the front-facing camera and the microphone should always be on when taking Duolingo English Test.

DET Registration FAQs 

Ques. When is the right time to register for Duolingo English Test?

Ans. The perfect time to register for DET is right before taking the exam. Once you are fully prepared and are ready to take Duolingo English Test, create an account in English Test website. You can also opt for Duolingo login through your Google account. Though, you must keep one of the required documents like the passport, or driving license, or Government-issued ID handy when registering.

Ques. Does Duolingo English test offer a refund?

Ans. The question of refund arrives if there is an issue while taking Duolingo English Test. In that case, the candidate either receives the refund or the issue is resolved. The refund is only issued if the issue cannot be resolved. There is no refund offered in case DET itself suspends or terminates the service.

Ques. How to receive the refund for Duolingo English Test?

Ans. The test-taker can claim the refund within the period of 24 hours of taking Duolingo English Test. They can either mail or access the request for information or cooperation. Though it should be noted that the issue caused must not be directly or indirectly done by the test-taker. They should have also abided by the requirements stated by DET before the test.

Ques. How many times can a candidate register for Duolingo English Test?

Ans.There is no limit to the number of times a candidate can take the Duolingo English test. Though, it must be noted that the candidate can take Duolingo English Test twice within 30 day period.

Ques. What is the Duolingo English test fee?

Ans. Duolingo registration fee is $49 that candidates need to pay while registering. Candidates can send their results to as many colleges or universities as they want.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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