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Type of Exam
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Validity
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Conducting Body
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IDP & British Council
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Mode
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Paper-based and Online
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Exam Fee
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Rs 17,000
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Scoring
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Bands 1-9
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Accepting Countries
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UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, etc.
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Duration
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2 hrs 45 minutes
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Validity
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2 years
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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a major language proficiency test that aims to evaluate the English language skills of individuals who want to go abroad for education and employment purposes. The IELTS score is globally validated across 15,000+ educational institutions, employers, and immigration authorities.
IELTS is accepted in over 150 countries and 15,000 institutes, enabling access to academic and profession opportunites.
An IELTS score is often mandatory for student and employment visas to demonstrate your English language skills.
IELTS tests your skills in 4 key parts of language fluency and helps improve your written and verbal communication.
A high IELTS score can help showcase your skills, especially important in certain industries like healthcare, IT, and finance.
IELTS Academics is designed for individuals who want to study at universities or institutions in English-speaking countries.
IELTS General Training is designed for individuals who want to migrate, work, or undertake non-academic training in English-speaking countries.
Change text IELTS General Training is designed for individuals who want to migrate, work, or undertake non-academic training in English-speaking countries.
You are allotted a desk and computer screen at test centre. Results are available within 3-5 days after the test.
You are allotted a desk with pen and paper at test centre. Results are available within 13 days after the test.
Appear for the IELTS exam from the comfort of your home or in a suitable private location. Results are available within 6-8 days after the test.
The IELTS exam is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes long. It assesses the test taker’s proficiency in English across four key skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening.
IELTS Reading evaluates your comprehension of written texts.
40 Questions - 60 minutes
IELTS Writing evaluates your ability to express logical ideas.
2 Tasks - 60 minutes
IELTS Listening assesses your ability to listen to conversations.
40 Questions - 30 minutes
IELTS Speaking tests your ability to engage in diverse discussions.
3 Parts - 11 to 14 minutes
The IELTS exam fees varies based on the chosen format but remains consistent across India. In case of cancellation atleast 5 weeks before the exam, you can get a refund of Rs 12,000.
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Type of Exam
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Fees
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IELTS (On Paper & Computer)
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Rs. 17,000
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IELTS (On Computer & UKVI)
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Rs. 17,250
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IELTS One Skill Retake
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Rs. 11,300
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IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1)
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Rs. 16,050
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Reschedule Fee
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Rs. 4,050
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The IELTS exam dates vary based on the format, city, and type of test chosen by the test takers. IELTS provides flexibility in selecting a suitable date to appear for the exam.
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Exam Format
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IELTS Academic
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IELTS General Training Test
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IELTS (On Paper)
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3-4 dates/per month
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2-3 dates/month
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IELTS (On Computer)
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7 days/week and 3 times/day
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7 days/week and 3 times/day
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The IELTS result is expressed in the form of a band score, ranging from 0 to 9.
This band chart indicates the level of proficiency in English language skills.
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IELTS Band Score
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Proficiency Level
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Description
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9 Band
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Expert level
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Top IELTS score shows you are excellent in English, with perfect speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills
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Very good
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High IELTS score shows you are very good in English, with strong speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills
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7 Band
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Good
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Good IELTS score shows you have good English skills, with clear speaking, writing, listening, and reading abilities in most situations
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Competent
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Fair IELTS score shows you have okay English skills, but you make mistakes in speaking, writing, listening, and reading
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Modest
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Modest IELTS score shows you have basic English skills, but you often make mistakes in speaking, writing, listening, and reading
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There are no eligibility criteria for the IELTS exam. Anyone above 16 can appear for the exam, irrespective of gender, nationality, and educational background.
A good IELTS score generally depends on the country and university you are applying to study for.
However, to broaden your scope of receiving academic and professional opportunities, you should aim for an overall band score of 6.5 to 7.5, with a section-wise band score of no less than 6.0 to 7.0.
The IELTS Bootcamp provides a structured and comprehensive approach to preparation for the IELTS exam under expert guidance. You will be empowered to score high band through our interactive classes, activities, quizzes, and mock tests.
Test takers can appear for the IELTS exam as many times as they want since there is no restriction on the exam attempt.
The duration between January and April is best for taking the IELTS exam to prove your English language proficiency for university admission.
This timing lets you directly submit your scores for university applications and visa processing, as it aligns perfectly with admission deadlines.
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