About IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of individuals who want to study or work in countries where English is used as a language of communication.
IELTS exam is conducted worldwide by British Council, UK and IDP, Australia. This test is available in two formats academic and general.
Academic IELTS -If applying for higher education or professional registration in English speaking countries. General IELTS – If migrating to Australia, Canada or the UK.
One can appear for IELTS test as many times as required. It is conducted 4 -5 times every month. The test score is valid for 2 years.
IELTS Exam Structure
Exam Pattern
| i) Reading Section | 3 Sections, Time Allotted – 20 mins. for each section. |
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| ii) Listening Section | 4 Section, Time Allotted – 30 mins. |
| iii) Speaking Section | Time Allotted – 11 to 15 mins |
| iv) Writing Section | 2 Sections, Time Allotted – 20 mins for 1 section and 40 mins for other section |
| Total Time | 2 hours, 45 minutes |
| Nature of Exam | Paper Based Test (PBT) & Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Scores | IELTS is out of 9.0 bands. |
Other Details
| Website | http://www.ieltsidpindia.com/ |
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| Registration | Online |
| Test Fees | INR 16,250 |
| Score Validity | 2 Years |
| Score Reporting | Applicants can report their IELTS score to maximum of 5 universities as per the STED RO list free of cost after receiving the IELTS result. |
| Additional Test Score Reporting Fees | INR 250 per Institution via post INR 1250 via courier. |