IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

IELTS is designed to evaluate the English proficiency of individuals who need to demonstrate their ability to communicate in English for various reasons, such as studying abroad, working in English-speaking countries, or immigrating

Mode of Exam

Computer Based Test (CBT), Paper-Based Test

Test Fee

INR 18000 /-

Exam Pattern

Listening: 40 questions (30 minutes)

Reading: 40 questions (60 minutes)

Writing: 2 tasks (60 minutes)

Speaking: 3 parts (11-14 minutes)

Total Duration: Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes

Scoring

Each Section: Band score from 0 to 9

Overall Score: Average of 4 sections

Minimum Score Accepted: Varies by university (usually around 6 or 6.5-7.0)

Number of Attempts: No limit

Validity of Scores: 2 years

IELTS Test Format

Listening:

Type of Questions: Multiple choice, matching, map labeling, note-taking, sentence completion.

Skills Tested: Ability to understand main ideas, specific details, opinions, and attitudes.

Reading:

Type of Questions: Multiple choice, matching, short answer, sentence completion, diagram labeling.

Skills Tested: Understanding of texts, identifying information, and interpreting meaning.

Writing:

Task 1: Describing visual information (graphs, tables, pie charts, etc.).

Task 2: Writing an essay in response to a question or argument.

Speaking:

Part 1: General introduction and interview.

Part 2: Long turn (talking for 1-2 minutes on a given topic).

Part 3: Discussion on abstract topics related to the theme from Part 2.