IELTS

IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System — a globally recognized test used to assess the English language proficiency of non-native speakers. It is widely accepted by universities, immigration authorities, and employers in countries like the UK, Canada, Australia, the USA.

Types of IELTS:

• IELTS Academic: For students applying to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels abroad.
• IELTS General Training: For immigration (PR, work visas) and non-academic training.

Test Format:

IELTS has four sections:

• Listening – 30 minutes
• Reading – 60 minutes
• Writing – 60 minutes
• Speaking – 11–14 minutes (in-person or online)

Total test duration: Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes

Band Score System:

Each section is scored from 0 to 9. The overall band score is the average of all four:

9: Expert user

8: Very good user

7: Good user

6: Competent user

5: Modest user

Below 5: Limited or intermittent proficiency

Most universities require:

6.0–6.5 for undergraduate programs

6.5–7.0+ for postgraduate programs

Registration:

Book online through official IELTS websites (IDP or British Council)

Fee in India: ₹16,250 (subject to change)

Choose between Computer-delivered or Paper-based test

Test Availability:

Conducted multiple times every month

Results available in 3–5 days (computer-based) or 13 days (paper-based)