In Delhi you can sit TCF Canada at Alliance Française de Delhi, which publishes a full-year calendar and opens registration at 09:00 IST on a first-come, first-served basis, with your passport required. AF Delhi does not run TEF Canada; the nearest TEF option is Chandigarh (a long waiting list), so most Delhi candidates either take TCF Canada or travel to Mumbai, Pune or Kolkata.
Key takeaways
- AF Delhi runs TCF Canada only. There is no TEF Canada in Delhi.
- Registration opens at 09:00 IST and seats often go within minutes.
- Your passport is required at registration and on exam day (since January 2026).
- Expect about ₹26,000 incl. GST for the full test. Check the centre before paying.
- IRCC treats TCF Canada and TEF Canada equally, so TCF in Delhi costs you nothing in points.
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If you live in Delhi NCR, your local option is TCF Canada at Alliance Française de Delhi. It does not run TEF Canada. Registration opens at 09:00 IST, seats are first-come, first-served online and at reception, and the busiest sessions fill within minutes.
For Express Entry that is not a problem. IRCC converts both exams to the same NCLC scale, so NCLC 7 on TCF Canada earns exactly the same CRS points as NCLC 7 on TEF Canada. See TEF vs TCF Canada if you want the format differences.
- TCF only
- Exam run by AF Delhi
- 09:00 IST
- Registration opens
- ~₹26,000
- Full test incl. GST (2026)
Can you take TEF Canada in Delhi?
#No. None of the Delhi NCR centres in our directory runs TEF Canada. If you specifically want TEF Canada, you have to travel:
| Centre | Exam | How seats are released | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF Chandigarh | TEF Canada | Email waiting list | The wait has been up to 10–12 months |
| AF Mumbai | TEF Canada | Online, live seat count | Seats go on sale at midnight IST |
| AF Pune | TEF Canada | Online kiosk, live seat count | Usually sells out in hours, not minutes |
| AF Kolkata | TEF + TCF Canada | Online calendar with places left | Often quieter than Delhi |
Unless you already know TEF suits you much better, the fastest route is usually to take TCF Canada in Delhi and watch Kolkata or Pune as a backup.
How does AF Delhi registration work?
#- Full-year calendar. AF Delhi publishes its TCF Canada dates for the year, so you know the sessions in advance.
- Opening time: 09:00 IST. Registration for a session opens at a set time, and seats are given first-come, first-served, online and at reception.
- Waiting list. Registrations beyond the available seats go on a waiting list.
- Passport required. Since January 2026 the centre asks for your passport at registration and on exam day.
- Gap between attempts. A minimum gap between two attempts applies (20 days as of June 2026).
Abroad or travelling? Convert the 09:00 IST opening to your own time:
How much does TCF Canada cost in Delhi?
#About ₹26,000 including GST for all four modules in 2026. The exact figure is set by the centre and can change, and fees are usually non-refundable once you register. Check the fee on AF Delhi’s site before paying. For a wider comparison, see TEF and TCF Canada fees.
What should you do before registration opens?
#Your Delhi booking timeline
- 2–4 weeks beforePick your target sessionCheck the yearly calendar and note the opening date for the session you want, plus one backup.
- 1 week beforeAccount and passportCreate and test your AF Delhi account. Your passport must be valid and the name must match exactly.
- Day beforePayment readyMake sure your card or UPI limit covers the fee. A seat is only yours once payment goes through.
- 08:50 ISTLog in, one tabLog in on one device in one tab. Don’t refresh repeatedly.
- 09:00 ISTBook and payBook the session and finish payment without stopping. If it’s full, join the waiting list.
The minute-by-minute version is in the registration day playbook.
What if every Delhi session is full?
#- Join the waiting list and keep your phone on: places are offered when others drop out.
- Add a second city. Kolkata runs both exams and is often quieter. See all TCF Canada dates in India.
- Consider TEF Canada in Pune or Mumbai if you can travel. Check TEF Canada dates in India.
- Book the first seat you get, then keep watching for an earlier one. Full plan: every session sold out?.
- Myth
AF Delhi runs TEF Canada too.
FactIt runs TCF Canada only. For TEF Canada you need another city, such as Chandigarh, Mumbai, Pune or Kolkata.
- Myth
TCF Canada is worth fewer points than TEF Canada.
FactBoth convert to the same NCLC levels. NCLC 7 on either earns the same CRS points.
- Myth
Any photo ID will do at AF Delhi.
FactAF Delhi requires your passport at registration and on exam day.
Check yourself
1 of 3.Which exam does Alliance Française de Delhi run for Canada?
2 of 3.At what time does AF Delhi open registration for a session?
3 of 3.What ID does AF Delhi require?
Questions people ask
No. Alliance Française de Delhi runs TCF Canada only. The nearest TEF Canada centre is Chandigarh, which uses a long waiting list; otherwise look at Mumbai, Pune or Kolkata.
About ₹26,000 including GST for all four modules in 2026. The centre sets the fee, so confirm it on AF Delhi’s site before you pay. It is usually non-refundable.
Often within minutes of registration opening at 09:00 IST. Overflow goes on a waiting list, so join it if the session is full.
Yes. Since January 2026 AF Delhi requires your passport at registration and on exam day.
Yes. IRCC accepts TCF Canada and TEF Canada equally. TCF Tout Public and TCF Québec are not accepted.
Terms in this guide
Each one is defined in plain English in the TEF & TCF Canada glossary.
Sources
- Alliance Française de Delhi: TCF Canada schedule 2026
- France Éducation international: TCF Canada
- IRCC: Language testing for Express Entry
Rules and fees change. Always confirm with IRCC and your test centre before you pay.
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