In Mumbai you book TEF Canada with Alliance Française de Bombay, which runs TEF Canada (no TCF Canada). Each registration period opens online at midnight IST, seats are first come, first served and sessions show as sold out once full, and the full test costs about ₹26,000 including GST in 2026. Pune, a few hours away, runs TEF Canada too.
Key takeaways
- AF Bombay runs TEF Canada, not TCF Canada. For TCF Canada, look at Delhi, Bengaluru or Kolkata.
- Each registration period opens online at midnight IST; book on a laptop or desktop.
- Seats are first come, first served and sessions show sold out when full. Be logged in before midnight.
- About ₹26,000 incl. GST for all four modules, usually non-refundable.
- Pune is the natural backup: TEF Canada, with a two-week registration period per date.
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In Mumbai, TEF Canada is run by Alliance Française de Bombay. Each registration period opens online at midnight IST (laptop or desktop only, no on-site registration), and sessions show as sold out once full. The full four-module test costs about ₹26,000 including GST in 2026, and good dates fill fast.
- TEF
- Exam run by AF Bombay (no TCF)
- 00:00 IST
- Registration opens
- ~₹26,000
- Full test incl. GST (2026)
Which exam can you take in Mumbai?
#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. Then plan your preparation from India and try a TEF Canada listening and reading mock.
How does AF Bombay release TEF seats?
#- Online sale at midnight IST. Each published registration period opens at 00:00, not during office hours. The registration link isn’t mobile-compatible, so use a laptop or desktop.
- First come, first served. Sessions show as sold out once full. There is no on-site registration.
- 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 watchingCheck the other sessions in the same registration period, and watch for the next period. The registration day playbook covers the rest.
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 (see reschedule, cancel or refund). 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, two-week registration period per date | Around 3 hours away |
| AF Ahmedabad | TEF + TCF Canada | Registration Google Form, payment link by email | Dates have been "to be confirmed" |
| AF Hyderabad | TEF Canada | Fixed calendar, small sittings | 4 candidates per slot; book by a deadline about a week before |
| AF Kolkata | TEF + TCF Canada | Calendly pre-booking, then form + payment | Register at least 15 days before |
Every date across India is on TEF Canada dates in India. If everything is full, use the sold-out plan, and see all test centres in India for cities further away.
- Myth
AF Bombay runs TCF Canada as well.
FactIt runs TEF Canada, not TCF Canada. For TCF Canada look at Delhi, Bengaluru or Kolkata.
- Myth
I can book on my phone at midnight.
FactThe registration link isn’t mobile-compatible. Use a laptop or desktop.
- Myth
I can create my account at midnight.
FactSessions can sell out fast. 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, with each registration period opening online at midnight IST.
Not at AF Bombay, which runs TEF Canada, not TCF Canada. 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.
We don’t publish a typical sell-out time. Seats are first come, first served and popular sessions have sold out, so be ready at midnight when a registration period opens, and 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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