IELTS Exam 2021
IELTS exam (International English Language Testing System) is an English language exam and it’s the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education in foreign countries.
| Exam Name | IELTS |
| IELTS full form | International English Language Testing System |
| Official Website | https://www.ielts.org/ |
| Most popular for | The study, work, and migration to English speaking countries like Australia, New Zealand, and the UK |
| Also accepted by | Canada and USA |
| Conducted by | British Council and IDP Education Ltd |
| Mode of Exam | Computer and Paper – delivered test |
| IELTS Fee | Rs. 14,000 for registrations from 1st-Apr-2020 |
| Score Range | On a scale of 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest) |
IELTS Exam university admissions [ Popular countries ]
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New Zealand
USA
Canada
IELTS Exam Test Format
There are two types of IELTS: Academic and General Training.
IELTS Academic Writing description
| Paper format | There are two Writing tasks and BOTH must be completed. |
|---|---|
| Timing | 60 minutes |
| No. of questions | 2 |
| Task types | In Task 1, test takers are asked to describe some visual information (it may be of graph/table/chart/diagram) in their own words. you need to write 150 words in about 20 minutes.
In Task 2, they respond to a point of view or argument, or problem. They need to write 250 words in about 40 minutes. |
| Answering | Answers must be given in brief and must be written in full.
Notes or bullet points are not acceptable as answers. Examiner may write on the question paper but this cannot be taken from the examination room and will not be seen by the examiner. |
IELTS General Training Writing description
| Paper format | There are two Writing tasks to complete. |
|---|---|
| Timing | 60 minutes |
| No. of questions | 2 |
| Task types | In Task 1, test takers are asked to respond to a situation, for example, by writing a letter requesting information or explaining a situation. In Task 2, Examiner writes an essay in response to a point of view, argument, or problem. |
| Answering | Answers must be written in full in the answer booklet. Notes or bullet points in whole or in part are not acceptable as answers.
Examiner may write on the question paper but this cannot be taken from the test room and will not be seen by the examiner. |
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IELTS Contact
British Council
0120-4569000 / 0120-6684353, Mon-Sat 09.00 to 18.00
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IDP Head Office
+91-124-4445999/ 1800-102-4544
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