In Mumbai you book TEF Canada with Alliance Française de Bombay, which runs TEF Canada only (no TCF Canada). Seats go on sale online at midnight IST with a live seat count and often sell out within minutes, and the full test costs about ₹26,000 including GST in 2026. Pune, a few hours away, runs TEF Canada too and usually sells out more slowly.
Key takeaways
- AF Bombay runs TEF Canada only. For TCF Canada, look at Delhi, Bengaluru or Kolkata.
- Seats go on sale online at midnight IST, with a live seat count.
- Popular sessions can sell out in minutes. Be logged in before midnight.
- About ₹26,000 incl. GST for all four modules, usually non-refundable.
- Pune is the natural backup: TEF Canada, live seat count, slower sell-outs.
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In Mumbai, TEF Canada is run by Alliance Française de Bombay. It sells seats online at midnight IST and shows how many places are left. The full four-module test costs about ₹26,000 including GST in 2026, and good dates can go within minutes.
- TEF only
- Exam run by AF Bombay
- 00:00 IST
- Seats go on sale
- ~₹26,000
- Full test incl. GST (2026)
Which exam can you take in Mumbai?
#Only TEF Canada. AF Bombay does not run TCF Canada. If you want TCF Canada, the Indian options are Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata. For IRCC both exams count equally, so don’t switch exams just for points.
Before you book, make sure you understand the TEF format and scoring: TEF Canada exam format, and the ancien score that IRCC actually uses.
How does AF Bombay release TEF seats?
#- Online sale at midnight IST. New seats go on sale at 00:00, not during office hours.
- Live seat count. The booking page shows how many places are left, so returned or unpaid seats can reappear at any time.
- Payment confirms the seat. Until your payment goes through, the place isn’t yours.
What should you do on booking night?
#- 1Create your account days beforeRegister on AF Bombay’s site, log in once, and check your name matches your passport exactly.
- 2Get your documents readyKeep your passport and payment method next to you. Check your card or UPI limit covers the fee.
- 3Log in at 23:50 ISTUse one tab on one device. Repeated refreshing can cause more problems than it solves.
- 4Book and pay in one goPick the session and complete payment without stopping to check anything.
- 5Missed it? Keep watchingUnpaid places often come back in the next hours as the seat count updates.
How much does TEF Canada cost in Mumbai?
#Expect about ₹26,000 including GST for all four modules in 2026. The centre sets its own fee and it can change, so check AF Bombay’s page before paying. Once registered, fees are usually non-refundable. Compare other cities in TEF and TCF Canada fees.
What are the backup centres near Mumbai?
#| Centre | Exam | Release method | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF Pune | TEF Canada | Online kiosk, live seat count | Around 3 hours away; usually sells out in hours |
| AF Ahmedabad | TEF + TCF Canada | Interest sign-up form | Dates have been "to be confirmed" |
| AF Hyderabad | TEF Canada | Fixed calendar, small sittings | About four candidates per sitting |
| AF Kolkata | TEF + TCF Canada | Online calendar, places left | Often quieter |
Every date across India is on TEF Canada dates in India. If everything is full, use the sold-out plan.
- Myth
AF Bombay runs TCF Canada as well.
FactIt runs TEF Canada only. For TCF Canada look at Delhi, Bengaluru or Kolkata.
- Myth
If the session says full, it stays full.
FactWith a live seat count, unpaid or cancelled places can reappear hours or days later.
- Myth
I can create my account at midnight.
FactSeats can go in minutes. Create and test your account days before.
Check yourself
1 of 3.Which exam does AF Bombay run?
2 of 3.When do new AF Bombay seats go on sale?
3 of 3.Which nearby centre is the natural TEF backup?
Questions people ask
Yes. Alliance Française de Bombay runs TEF Canada, sold online at midnight IST with a live seat count.
Not at AF Bombay, which runs TEF Canada only. TCF Canada is available in Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata.
About ₹26,000 including GST for all four modules in 2026. Confirm on the centre’s site before paying, as it can change and is usually non-refundable.
Popular sessions can sell out within minutes of the midnight release. Returned seats can reappear later, so keep checking or use alerts.
Your valid passport is the safest choice. Use exactly the ID and name you registered with, and check your convocation for the centre’s instructions.
Terms in this guide
Each one is defined in plain English in the TEF & TCF Canada glossary.
Sources
Rules and fees change. Always confirm with IRCC and your test centre before you pay.
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