In Kolkata, Alliance Française du Bengale runs both TEF Canada and TCF Canada, and you pre-book a date on its Calendly exam calendar, then submit its registration Google Form with payment at least 15 days before the exam. Expect about ₹26,000 including GST for all four modules. As one of the few Indian centres running both exams, Kolkata is 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.
- Pre-book a date on its Calendly calendar, then send the Google Form and payment at least 15 days before.
- Budget about ₹26,000 incl. GST for the full test; usually non-refundable.
- Running both exams makes it a good travel option for East India.
- 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 test centres that runs both TEF Canada and TCF Canada. You pre-book a date on its Calendly exam calendar, then complete the registration Google Form and pay at least 15 days before the exam. A full four-module test costs about ₹26,000 including GST in 2026.
The useful part: Kolkata runs both exams, so you can watch TEF and TCF dates at one centre. If you can travel, it is worth adding to your list alongside Mumbai or Delhi.
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- Exams run: TEF Canada + TCF Canada
- ~₹26,000
- Full test incl. GST (2026)
- 15 days
- Register and pay at least this long before the exam
How does booking work at AF Kolkata?
#AF Kolkata books exam dates in two steps: first you pre-book a date on its Calendly exam calendar, then you submit the registration Google Form with payment at least 15 days before the exam. Dates that can’t be booked don’t show as available on the calendar, so check it regularly.
- 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.
- 2Pre-book a date on the Calendly calendarLook 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.
- 4Send the Google Form and pay at least 15 days beforeDon’t leave a pre-booking unfinished while you check something. The registration day playbook has the full routine.
- 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, and pack the documents you need on exam day.
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. For study plans, see TEF and TCF prep in India.
What are the alternatives near Kolkata?
#| Centre | Exam | How seats are released |
|---|---|---|
| AF Kolkata | TEF + TCF Canada | Calendly pre-booking, then form + payment ≥15 days before |
| AF Delhi | TCF Canada only | Announced window, 09:00 IST |
| AF Hyderabad | TEF Canada | Small fixed sittings, booking deadlines |
| AF Chennai | TEF Canada | Two-week registration period per date |
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 nothing bookable, there’s nothing to do.
FactNew dates are added to the calendar over time. Few people are watching when they appear.
Questions people ask
Yes. Alliance Française du Bengale in Kolkata runs TEF Canada and TCF Canada. Check its Calendly exam 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.
We don’t publish a typical fill time. Popular dates can go quickly, and you must register and pay at least 15 days before the exam, so pre-book as soon as you see a date 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
- Alliance Française
- TCF Tout Public
- Exam session
- Registration window
- Express Entry
- IRCC
- TCF Canada
- TEF Canada
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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