All about IELTS
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), is an international standardized test of English proficiency that is an admissions requirement for most non-native speakers
Key Details
Exam Type
Computer Based Test or Paper Based Test
Duration
Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes
Cost
₹ 17,000 /-
Overall Pattern
Total 4 sections - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
Dates
Available round the year to attempt from the approved centers
Results
Official scores shared within 5 - 14 days
Score Validity
Valid for 2 years from the date of the exam
Average Score
6.1
Recommended Score
7+
Listening Section Details
Details
You will listen to four recordings of native English speakers and then write your answers to a series of questions
Pattern
40 questions based on these 4 audio recordings
Duration
30 minutes + 10 minutes transfer time (for Paper Based Test only)
Score Range
1 - 9 bands
Reading Section Details
Details
You need to answer 40 questions based on three academic long texts picked from journals, magazines and newspapers
Pattern
40 questions based on 3 passages
Duration
60 minutes
Score Range
1 - 9 bands
Writing Section Details
Details
You need to undertake two writing tasks which are designed to assess your writing skills
Pattern
- One Pictorial Interpretation, 150 word essay in 20 minutes
- One General Essay Task, 250 word essay in 40 minutes
Duration
60 minutes
Score Range
1 - 9 bands
Speaking Section Details
Details
This section assesses your use of spoken English
Pattern
- Introduction & Interview - 4 - 5 general questions for 5 minutes
- Long Turn - Speak on a topic for 2 minutes
- Discussion - Follow-up questions on topic in part 2
Duration
11 - 15 minutes
Score Range
1 - 9 bands
