IELTS Overview
International English Language Testing System is a standardized test, which is available in academic and general. The academic module is required for those who want to enroll in foreign universities. The score or band ranges from 0-9 (0.5 increment). The scores are valid for two years. The scores are used by educational institutes, government bodies, employers, and so on.
Test Pattern
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Section |
# of Questions |
Timings |
Band |
Total Score |
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Listening (4 sections) |
40 questions |
Approximately 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes transfer time) |
0-9 band in half band increment |
0-9band (in half band increment) |
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Reading (3 passages) |
40 questions |
60 minutes |
0-9 band in half band increment |
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Writing |
2 tasks |
60 minutes |
0-9 band in half band increment |
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Speaking |
3 conversations |
11 to 14 minutes |
0-9 band in half band increment |
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The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes |
There are two different IELTS modules: Academic and General Training. The Speaking and Listening tests are the same in both modules, however the Reading and Writing sections are different |
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Test Registration fee |
Rs. 12,100 |
Score can be reported to 5 schools and the names of the schools should be mentioned in the IELTS application form |
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Additional score reporting fee |
Rs. 1250 per school |
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Accepted Id |
Passport only |
To register for the test, logon to www.ielts.org |