What happens if my AF Hyderabad slot fills up before I pay?

The centre says your fee is moved to the next available session. That’s why it asks you to confirm availability by phone or email first.

Is AF Hyderabad the TEF centre for Andhra Pradesh too?

Yes. It describes itself as the officially recognised TEF exam centre for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

What French level does AF Hyderabad recommend before booking TEF Canada?

At least B2, roughly 660 hours of French, plus basic computer skills, because the e-TEF is taken on a computer.

Can I register for a Hyderabad TEF slot after its deadline?

No. The centre doesn’t accept applications that arrive after the deadline.

How much does TEF Canada cost at Alliance Française de Hyderabad?

INR 26,000 for all four tests, as published by the centre on Sep 27, 2026.

Hyderabad, India

Alliance Française de Hyderabad

TEF

Alliance Française de Hyderabad runs TEF Canada in small sittings of 4 candidates, set out in a fixed 2026 calendar. Each date has its own booking deadline, usually 7 days before the exam. Because places are so few, the centre asks you to confirm a seat with the exam team before you pay.

Exam dates at Hyderabad Your prep plan to exam day How to book at Hyderabad What it costs

Dates as of Oct 11, 2026, 1:20 AM EDTSeat data from French Exam Alert, which checks each centre’s booking page around the clock.

Always confirm the date and fee on the centre’s booking page: seats can go in minutes.

Exam dates at Alliance Française de Hyderabad

Times on this page are in IST (Asia/Kolkata).

October 2026

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Booking closes Wed, Oct 14, 11:59 PM (IST)
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Friday, October 23, 2026
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Booking closes Fri, Oct 16, 11:59 PM (IST)
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Booking closes Wed, Oct 21, 11:59 PM (IST)
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November 2026

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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Booking closes Wed, Oct 28, 11:59 PM (IST)
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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Wednesday, November 18, 2026
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Wednesday, November 25, 2026
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Booking closes Wed, Nov 18, 11:59 PM (IST)
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December 2026

Wednesday, December 2, 2026
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Friday, December 4, 2026
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Wednesday, December 16, 2026
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Friday, December 18, 2026
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Your prep plan to exam day

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Wed, October 21, 2026 · 10 days

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This week
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This week
Sit one full mock test
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Exam week
Exam week
Light review only. Check your convocation, ID and route to the centre, and sleep well.
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How to book at Alliance Française de Hyderabad

Choose a date from the 2026 calendar and note its booking deadline.
Phone or email the exam team to check that a seat is still available.
Download the registration form, print it, fill it in and sign it, without sticking the photo on the form.
To register in person, bring the form, 1 passport photo, a self-attested passport copy (front and back) and an Aadhaar copy, and pay by UPI/QR or card.
To register remotely, email the scans to [email protected], pay by bank transfer or QR, then email a screenshot showing the transaction ID.
Look out for a registration confirmation by email within 2 days, and your hall ticket (convocation) 7 days before the exam.

Read the full step-by-step guide for TEF Canada

How this centre releases seats

Announced booking window: The centre announces when booking opens for a batch of dates. Seats usually go in the first hours, so be ready at the opening time.

Tips from candidates and the centre

Sittings are small, but there are often three to six dates a month in 2026.
Fees are non-refundable, and an allocated slot can’t be moved to another date.
If you plan to retake for a higher score, leave 30 days between attempts.
Your result arrives as an e-certificate by email about 3–4 weeks after the test. No hard copy is issued.
A paid 15-minute TEF counselling session (₹500) is available, bookable by phone or email.

What it costs

Fees as published by the centre, read on Sep 27, 2026. Centres change fees, so check before you pay.

What it costs
Exam	What you get	Fee
TEF	All four testse-TEF Canada, 4 compulsory sections (incl. 18% GST)	INR 26,000

On exam day

TEF Canada

What to expect for TEF Canada, based on the test owner’s format.

About 175 minutes of tests in total
Order: Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking
All four tests are taken on the same day.
Bring the ID you booked with. Each centre sets its own ID rule: check your convocation.
Results in 1 to 10 working days
Results are valid for 2 years for IRCC
You can retake after 20 days

See the full TEF Canada format

Getting there

Address: Plot no. 4, Renuka Enclave, Aurora Colony, Road no. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500 034, TelanganaOpen in maps
Area: Banjara Hills
Phone: +91 99665 45652
Email: [email protected]
Website: hyderabad.afindia.org/e-tef-2

What we’ve seen at this centre

Watched since Sep 26, 2026

14 dates seen

Not enough history yet for a reliable median.

How we measure: “Dates seen ahead” is the median number of days between a date first appearing on the centre’s page and the exam day, counting only dates added after our first read. “Sells out in” is the median time between seats opening and the session showing as full.

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