Duolingo English Test 2026 Mock Test

Full-Length 25 Question Practice Paper

Official Pattern Adaptive Simulator

Duolingo English Test (DET) 2026

Adaptive Section (45 Mins) • Writing & Speaking Samples (15 Mins) • 10–160 Scale Scoring

4 Official Subscores
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Duolingo English Test 2026 Registration

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60 Minutes

Simulate real-time pressure with our official exam-timed environment.

Instant Analysis

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Target Colleges

Achieve a good score to get into Columbia, Yale, NYU Stern, USC, Northeastern, Toronto, McGill

Duolingo English Test 2026 Exam Pattern

SectionQuestions
Adaptive Section (Read & Select, C-Test, Dictation, Photo, Reading)23
Writing & Speaking Samples (Institutional Review)2
Total25

** Note: Exam pattern is based on standard notification guidelines.

Top Colleges & Expected Cutoffs

Target InstituteExpected Cutoff
Columbia University (USA)Score 135+
Yale University (USA)Score 135+
New York University - Stern (USA)Score 130+
University of Southern California (USA)Score 125+
Northeastern University (USA)Score 125+
University of Toronto (Canada)Score 120+
McGill University (Canada)Score 120+
University of Melbourne (Australia)Score 120+

Aiming for a Good Score?

Target a score of at least 125+ in Duolingo English Test 2026 to maximize your chances of getting into the top tier programs at Columbia, Yale, NYU Stern, USC, Northeastern, Toronto, McGill. Speed and accuracy are vital across all 2 sections.

Key Features

Strictly follows Official Duolingo English Test (DET) Pattern

Full Adaptive Question Coverage (Read & Select, C-Test, Dictation, Photo Writing, Interactive Reading)

Audio Dictation with Web Speech API Voice Synthesizer

Official 10–160 Scale Score Engine with 4 Subscores (Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation, Production)

Institutional Writing & Speaking Sample Arenas with Model Answers

Global University Eligibility Predictor for USA, Canada, Australia & Europe

DET Adaptive Question Types Overview

The adaptive portion tests real-world language proficiency via Read and Select (identifying real English words), Read and Complete (filling in missing letters in authentic texts), Listen and Type (transcribing spoken sentences), Write About the Photo (describing visual scenes), and Interactive Reading (passage completion, synonym identification, main idea, and inference).

Institutional Writing & Speaking Video Samples

The final 15 minutes feature open-ended prompts: a 3–5 minute formal writing sample and a 1–3 minute spoken video response. While not contributing to the numerical subscores, these samples are delivered unedited to university admissions committees alongside your official score report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the structure of the Duolingo English Test (DET)?
The DET is a 1-hour computer-based English proficiency exam. It features an adaptive section (approx. 45 minutes) measuring Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation, and Production through varied interactive tasks, followed by ungraded but shareable Writing and Speaking samples (approx. 15 minutes).
How is the DET scored and what are the subscores?
The overall DET score ranges from 10 to 160 in 5-point increments. The test provides four integrated subscores: Literacy (Reading & Writing), Comprehension (Reading & Listening), Conversation (Listening & Speaking), and Production (Writing & Speaking).
What is considered a good score on the Duolingo English Test?
A score of 120–125+ is generally considered strong and accepted by most top universities globally. Highly selective Ivy League and top-tier institutions (like Columbia and Yale) typically require 130–135+.
How does DET compare to IELTS or TOEFL?
The DET is shorter (60 minutes vs 2.5–3 hours), more cost-effective, can be taken online on demand from home, and delivers certified results within 48 hours. Over 4,500 institutions worldwide now accept DET scores.