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.
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) |
| Total Scores | IELTS is out of 9.0 bands. |
Other Details
| Website | http://www.ieltsidpindia.com/ https://ielts.britishcouncil.org/india |
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| Registration | Online |
| 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. |