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Frequently Asked Questions
IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System is an English language test which is taken by people who want to study, migrate or work abroad. IELTS scores are accepted by more than 11000 employers, universities, schools and immigration bodies around the world.
The two types of IELTS exams being offered at present are Academic and General.
You can decide which one to give based on your intention to go abroad and the country you are going to. For example : If you are going to study in the United Kingdom, you most probably will have to take the IELTS UKVI Academic exam. However, it is imperative that you check on the website, call or email the institution you intend to apply to, to know a confirmed answer.
The IELTS exams are offered by an institution called IDP in India and they happen in two formats- Paper Based and Computer based.
The IELTS on paper exam happens 4 times in a month and the IELTS on computer exam happens 3 times in a day 7 days a week. It is necessary to register and book for the exam in advance.
The IELTS exam is an evaluation of your Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking skills.
Your results are presented as band scores ranging from 1 to 9. Each band reflects a different level of English language proficiency. Meaning- if you score a 9 band- it means that you are an expert user and if you score a 1 you a non-user of the language.
2 hours 45 minutes long in total.
Listening is for 30 mins, Reading and Writing are for 60 minutes each. These three happen on the same day and are conducted continuously without a break.
The speaking test is for 11-14 minutes and may happen before, after or on the same day of the exam. The speaking test happens in front of a live examiner.
Any person who is above 16 years of age is eligible to appear for the IELTS exam. You can be of any nationality, background or gender to appear for this exam. Also, there is no minimum qualification/percentage required to register.
You can decide which IELTS exam is suitable for you based on your intention to go abroad. For example : If you are going to study, you most probably will have to take the Academic exam. However, it is imperative that you check on the website, call or email the institution or country you intend to apply to, to know a confirmed answer.
The purpose of the academic exam is to secure admission in a college/university while the purpose of the general exam is for immigration or employment. Therefore the test evaluates candidates accordingly.
Listening and speaking are the same for both types of IELTS tests.
However Reading and writing sections have slight differences.
Reading
IELTS Academic:
- understand author’s voice, purpose and key arguments
- Style of texts is academic
- 3 long texts from books journals magazines and newspapers
IELTS General
- Tests proficiency in social setting
- 4 passages- everyday situations from newspapers to ads
Writing
- IELTS Academic:
- describe a table/chart/diagram/graph etc. (in 100 words) followed by the second task to write a short essay (250 words).
- IELTS General Training: you will have to write a letter (100 words) or an essay (250 words)
The IELTS exam is valid for 2 years
If you are applying for a UK visa, you need to take an IELTS test approved for UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) purposes known as IELTS for UKVI. This applies to everyone coming from a non-English speaking country.
While there is no change in the content, format or level of difficulty and scoring, IELTS for UKVI simply follows certain extra security protocols to ensure the authenticity of the test taker. Also, your Test Report Form (TRF) may look slightly different from the one given for IELTS Academic or General Training.
Currently only IDP which stands for International Development Program conducts the IELTS exam in India. The Website link for registration is https://www.ieltsidpindia.com/
Computer delivered IELTS: INR 16250
Pen Paper based IELTS: INR 16250
IELTS UKVI (computer): INR 16500
(Last Checked on 30 May 2023)
Identity Proof- A valid Passport (preferred) or National ID card. You will need to carry this document along with you at the exam centre.
You can reschedule your exam date up to 15 days before the exam with a valid reason.
For 34 days and above you can reschedule without providing any reason.
You can apply for cancellation only if the test date is at least 15 days from the date on which you are applying for cancellation.
If the test date is between 15-34 days, cancellation will be done once the request is approved. After cancellation is done/approved, refund will be processed within 8-10 business days after deducting administrative charges.
No, you will have to go to a test centre irrespective of whether you want to give a paper based or computer based test. IDP offers 82 test locations across India.
In case you are late for the exam due to situations beyond your control, contact your exam centre and provide an explanation immediately. If your reason seems reasonable, your exam will be rescheduled on the next available test date.
In case of a serious medical condition, you must provide a medical certificate within 5 days of your test date to receive a refund excluding the administrative costs.
The first step to start studying for IELTS is understanding the exam format and questions. Next, you should practise as much as possible before your exam date. Join us at CATKing to make this experience easy and fun.
We at CATKing offer personalised progress charts when you sign up for our IELTS coaching course. You can use these charts to identify your areas for improvement and work on them.
It depends on what reason you are applying. Usually every university or immigration office prescribes a minimum overall band score and minimum individual score in each module to be eligible. It is best to check on the university/migration website to know what score you require.
You ca get your IELTS results for the
- Computer based test in 3-5 days
- Paper based in 13 days
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