New Friends Colony, Delhi
139 A, GROUND FLOOR, MAIN ROAD, TAIMOOR NAGAR, NEW FRIENDS COLONY, NEW DELHI, DELHI 110025
Mon–Sat: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Free · No obligation · RCI-registered audiologists
Free hearing test in Delhi
A hearing test at Fairfield Hearing Clinics is free and takes about 30 to 45 minutes. An RCI-registered audiologist checks your ears, measures how softly you can hear different pitches, tests how clearly you understand speech and checks your middle ear — then explains the results in plain language. There is no obligation to buy anything.
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₹0the hearing test is free at our clinics
30–45 minfor a complete adult hearing test
4 checksear check, pure-tone, speech and middle-ear tests
Same dayresults and audiogram explained before you leave
What happens during a hearing test?
A hearing test at Fairfield has four parts, done in a quiet test room by an RCI-registered audiologist.
1
Questions and ear check
We ask about your hearing, health and daily life, then look into your ears with a small light (otoscope) to check for wax or infection.
2
Pure-tone audiometry
You wear headphones and press a button each time you hear a beep. This finds the softest sound you can hear at each pitch, in each ear.
3
Speech audiometry
You repeat words at different volumes. This shows how clearly you understand speech — which matters most when choosing a hearing aid.
4
Middle-ear check (tympanometry)
A soft tip in the ear changes the air pressure for a few seconds to check the eardrum and middle ear. It does not hurt.
Children are tested with methods suited to their age, which can include an OAE screening (a quick test of the inner ear that needs no answers from the child).
What will my hearing test results show?
Your hearing test results are drawn on an audiogram — a chart of the softest sounds you heard at each pitch, for each ear. Your audiologist explains what it means for you before you leave:
| Result | Softest sound heard | What it usually feels like |
|---|---|---|
| Normal hearing | up to 20 dB | Conversation is easy, even quiet speech |
| Mild loss | 20–35 dB | Soft voices and noisy places are harder |
| Moderate loss | 35–50 dB | Asking people to repeat; TV volume goes up |
| Moderately severe loss | 50–65 dB | Most conversation is hard without a hearing aid |
| Severe loss | 65–80 dB | Only loud speech is heard |
| Profound loss | 80 dB or more | Very loud sounds only; powerful hearing aids or a cochlear implant may be considered |
Grades follow the World Health Organization’s World Report on Hearing (2021). Your audiologist looks at the whole picture, not only one number.
If the test suggests a medical problem — for example sudden hearing loss, ear discharge, or hearing loss in one ear only — we refer you to an ENT doctor first. Sudden hearing loss should be seen by an ENT doctor urgently, ideally within 24–48 hours.
Do I need a hearing test?
You should get a hearing test if you often ask people to repeat themselves, turn the TV up higher than others like, struggle in noisy places, hear ringing in your ears, or a family member has noticed a change. Hearing usually changes slowly, so most people notice it years after it starts.
How do I prepare for a hearing test?
To prepare for a hearing test, bring any old hearing reports and your current hearing aids (if you have them), and a list of your medicines. Try to avoid very loud noise for a day before the test, and do not clean your ears with cotton buds — we check for wax ourselves.
Is the hearing test really free?
Yes. The hearing test at Fairfield Hearing Clinics is free, and there is no obligation to buy a hearing aid. If a hearing aid would help, we explain the options and their prices per ear in writing — see our hearing aid price list.
Where can I get my hearing tested?
You can get your hearing tested at our clinics in New Friends Colony and Hari Nagar, Delhi, or at home anywhere in Delhi NCR.
Hari Nagar, Delhi
SHOP NO 2, WZ,406-L-1, PLOT NUMBER 54, JANAK PARK, HARI NAGAR, DELHI, 110064
Mon–Sat: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Who does the hearing test?
Every hearing test at Fairfield is done by an RCI-registered audiologist — a hearing specialist registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India. You can meet our team on the About us page.
If you are a CGHS beneficiary, the audiogram from our test is the report your ENT specialist needs for a hearing aid claim. See CGHS hearing aids.
Already have a hearing aid that does not feel right? Bring it along — we can check it on the same visit.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. The hearing test at Fairfield Hearing Clinics is free and there is no obligation to buy a hearing aid.
A complete adult hearing test takes about 30 to 45 minutes, including time to explain your results.
No. A hearing test does not hurt. You listen to beeps and words through headphones, and the middle-ear check only feels like a slight pressure for a few seconds.
Yes. Children are tested with methods suited to their age, which can include an OAE screening that needs no answers from the child.
No. You do not need a referral. If the test shows a medical problem, such as sudden hearing loss or an ear infection, we refer you to an ENT doctor.
Yes. You receive your audiogram and the audiologist explains it to you. CGHS beneficiaries can use it for their ENT specialist.