Overview

The IELTS exam is an important step for those looking to study, work, or move to English-speaking countries. Understanding the registration process, test dates, fees, syllabus, and preparation tips is key to success.

Whether you choose the Academic or General Training module, knowing the exam format and preparing well can help you achieve a high score. For 2024, focus on each step—from registration to preparation—to make your IELTS journey smooth and successful.

Exam Pattern

Listening

Understands spoken English, speaker attitudes, and idea development.

Question Types:

Includes multiple choice, matching, labeling, and various completion tasks.

Academic Reading

Evaluates reading skills across a broad spectrum.

Question Types:

Features multiple choice, identifying information, matching, and completion tasks.

Academic Writing

Measures ability to organize ideas with accurate language.

Question Types:

Involves describing visuals and writing essays.

Speaking

Assesses fluency and coherence in spoken English.

Question Types:

Consists of interviews, individual long turns, and discussions.

IELTS Exam Registration

IELTS Exam Fees

INR 17000

Registration Fees

$300

Registration Fees USA

INR 3900

Rescheduling Fees

INR 12750

Rechecking Fees

Syllabus

Listening Section

  • Format: Candidates listen to four recordings, which include conversations and monologues in both social and academic contexts.
  • Key Features:
    • Section types include conversations between two speakers, monologues, group discussions, and academic lectures.

Reading Section

  • Academic Version:
    • Comprises three long passages from books, journals, magazines, or newspapers.
  • General Training Version:
    • Includes shorter texts relevant to daily life and workplace scenarios.
  • Commonality: Both versions have a total of 40 questions.

Writing Section

  • Task Format:
    • Academic Writing:
      • Task 1: Describe visual information (graphs, charts).
      • Task 2: Write an essay on a given topic.
    • General Training Writing:
      • Task 1: Write a letter (formal or informal).
      • Task 2: Write an essay on a given topic.
  • Word Count:
    • Task 1 requires at least 150 words, while Task 2 requires at least 250 words.

Speaking Section

  • Structure:
    • Part 1: Introduction and general questions about the candidate’s life.
    • Part 2: Individual long turn where candidates speak on a given topic for up to two minutes.
    • Part 3: Discussion with the examiner about themes introduced in Part 2.

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The IELTS is conducted multiple times a month. Check with your local test center for exact dates.

Results are typically available 13 days after the test for the paper-based test and 5-7 days for the computer-delivered test.

Fees for the IELTS test can range from $215 to $310 in the U.S. and INR 14,600 to INR 16,250 in India.

Yes, you can retake the IELTS as many times as you need to achieve your desired score.