IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who want to study or work where English is the language of communication. It is jointly managed by The British Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd, and was established in 1989. IELTS is widely accepted by British, Canadian, New Zealand, Australian and South African Universities as also over 2,000 Universities in The United States. It is also a mandatory prerequisite for immigration to Australia and Canada.
Test Takers | Undergraduate, Graduate programs & well as for immigration purpose. |
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Test Accepted By | UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US etc. over 2500 univs. |
Test Conducted By | Jointly conducted by British Council & IDP. |
Nature of Test | Paper Based Test (PBT) |
Test Pattern | Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking |
Test Duration | 2:45 mins |
Test Scores | 0-9 band. Good score 6.5+band. |
Test Score Validity | 2 years. |
Official Score Reported | Mailed after 13 days of taking the test. |
When is the Test Conducted? | 3-4 times a month |
Test Repetition Policy | Next available date |
Where Does One Register For The Test? | British Councils/IDP test centres across India. |
Mode of Registration | Online or Walk-in to the Centre with completed Test Application Form |
Proof of Document Required for Registration | Original & Valid Passport |
Test Fee | Rs. 14700/- |
Mode of Payment | Demand Draft / Credit Card / Challan slip/ Cash |
Students may enroll under the FREE IELTS scheme. Under the scheme if the student has enrolled in a university represented by Worldwide visa experts & applies for visa with that university offer then he/she is entitled for a refund after net deducting the taxes.