In Kolkata, Alliance Française du Bengale runs both TEF Canada and TCF Canada, and you book through its online scheduling calendar, which shows the places left for each slot. Expect about ₹26,000 including GST for all four modules. Its sessions usually take days, not minutes, to fill, which makes Kolkata a practical option for candidates from across East and North-East India.
Key takeaways
- Alliance Française du Bengale runs both TEF Canada and TCF Canada.
- Booking is through an online scheduling calendar with places left per slot.
- Budget about ₹26,000 incl. GST for the full test; usually non-refundable.
- Sessions tend to fill in days, not minutes, so it’s a good travel option.
- Candidates from Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam and the North-East often book here.
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Kolkata’s centre is Alliance Française du Bengale, and it is one of the few Indian centres that runs both TEF Canada and TCF Canada. You pick a slot on its online scheduling calendar, which shows how many places are left. A full four-module test costs about ₹26,000 including GST in 2026.
The useful part: Kolkata sessions have usually taken days to fill, not the minutes you see in Mumbai or Delhi. If you can travel, it is often the quickest way to get a date in India.
- 2
- Exams run: TEF Canada + TCF Canada
- ~₹26,000
- Full test incl. GST (2026)
- Days
- Typical time for a session to fill
How does booking work at AF Kolkata?
#AF Kolkata books exam slots through an online scheduling calendar. Each slot shows the places left, so you can see exactly what’s available instead of waiting for an announcement. When a place is cancelled or not paid for, it can reappear on the calendar.
- 1Decide which exam you wantBoth count equally for IRCC. If you don’t mind, watch both to double your chances. The TEF or TCF quiz helps if you are unsure.
- 2Open the calendar and check places leftLook at the next two or three months. Note which dates suit your study plan.
- 3Have your passport and payment readyYour name must match your passport exactly. A place is yours only once payment goes through.
- 4Book and pay in one goDon’t leave a slot half-booked while you check something.
- 5Plan the tripIf you are travelling in, book transport and a stay once the seat is confirmed, not before.
Who should consider Kolkata?
#You are in the right place. Watch both exams at AF Kolkata and take the first date that fits your preparation.
Kolkata is usually the closest centre that runs both exams. A one- or two-night trip is common. Book the seat first, then the train.
There is no centre in the North-East in our directory, so Kolkata is the natural choice. Allow a buffer day before the exam for travel delays.
If Delhi is full or you need TEF Canada (Delhi runs TCF Canada only), Kolkata is a realistic backup. Compare with Chandigarh, where the TEF wait has run to 10–12 months.
How much does TEF or TCF Canada cost in Kolkata?
#About ₹26,000 including GST for all four modules, the same ballpark as other Indian centres. IRCC needs all four skills, so don’t book a partial test. Fees are usually non-refundable once you register; confirm the current fee on the centre’s site. Our fee guide compares India and Canada.
What are the alternatives near Kolkata?
#| Centre | Exam | How seats are released |
|---|---|---|
| AF Kolkata | TEF + TCF Canada | Online calendar with places left |
| AF Delhi | TCF Canada only | Announced window, 09:00 IST |
| AF Hyderabad | TEF Canada | Small fixed sittings, booking deadlines |
| AF Chennai | TEF Canada | Announced window |
See all Indian dates side by side: TEF Canada in India and TCF Canada in India.
- Myth
Kolkata only runs TCF Canada, like Delhi.
FactAF Kolkata runs both TEF Canada and TCF Canada.
- Myth
A test in Kolkata counts less than one in Mumbai or Canada.
FactIRCC treats every TEF Canada or TCF Canada result the same, wherever you took it.
- Myth
If the calendar shows zero places, there’s nothing to do.
FactCancelled and unpaid places come back on the calendar. Few people are watching when they do.
Questions people ask
Yes. Alliance Française du Bengale in Kolkata runs TEF Canada and TCF Canada. Check its online calendar for the current dates.
About ₹26,000 including GST for all four modules in 2026, similar to TEF Canada. The fee is set by the centre and is usually non-refundable.
Usually in days rather than minutes, based on what we’ve seen. Popular dates can still go quickly, so book as soon as you see a place you want.
Yes. Any candidate can book any centre. Bring the ID the centre asks for, usually your passport, on exam day.
For most of the North-East, Kolkata is closer and runs both exams. Delhi runs TCF Canada only and fills within minutes of opening.
Terms in this guide
- TCF Tout Public
- Alliance Française
- Registration window
- Exam session
- Express Entry
- TCF Canada
- TEF Canada
- IRCC
Each one is defined in plain English in the TEF & TCF Canada glossary.
Sources
- IRCC: Language testing for Express Entry
- Le français des affaires: TEF Canada
- France Éducation international: TCF Canada
Rules and fees change. Always confirm with IRCC and your test centre before you pay.
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