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.
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.

Exam Pattern

Website http://www.ieltsidpindia.com/ 
https://ielts.britishcouncil.org/india
Registration Online
Test Fees INR 13,250
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.