IELTS Test Overview of Test Pattern, Information, Dates, Registration, Centers, Fee

IELTS Test Pattern

Section

Questions (per section)

Time (per section)

tasks

Listening

40 questions

30 mins.

Listen to four recorded texts, monologues and conversations by a range of native speakers, and write your answers to a series of questions.

Reading

40 questions

60 mins.

Includes a variety of question types: reading for the gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical arguments, recognizing writers' opinions, attitudes, and purpose.

Writing

2 tasks

60 mins.

Task 1: Describe visual information (graph/table/chart/diagram) in your own words (150 words, 20 minutes).
Task 2: Respond to a point of view, or argument, or problem (250 words, 40 minutes).

Speaking

3 parts

11-14 mins.

Part 1: answer general questions on yourself, and a range of familiar topics
Parts 2 & 3: speak about a particular topic, and answer questions on it. Every response is recorded.

Listening

Questions (per section)

40 questions

Time(per section)

30 min.

tasks

Listen to four recorded texts, monologues and conversations by a range of native speakers, and write your answers to a series of questions.

Reading

Questions (per section)

40 questions

Time(per section)

60 min.

tasks

Includes variety of question types: reading for the gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical arguments, recognizing writers' opinions, attitudes, and purpose.

Writing

Questions (per section)

2 tasks

Time(per section)

60 min.

tasks

Task 1: Describe visual information (graph/table/chart/diagram) in your own words (150 words, 20 minutes).
Task 2: Respond to a point of view or argument or problem (250 words,40 minutes).

Speaking

Questions (per section)

3 parts

Time(per section)

11-14 min.

tasks

Part 1: answer general questions on yourself and a range of familiar topics
Parts 2 & 3: speak about a particular topic and answer questions on it.Every response is recorded.

Test time: 2 hours 45 minutes (plus 10 minutes of transfer time)

Registering for the IELTS® Test

IELTS® Test Fee: INR 17,000

Fees are subject to change without notification. Please refer to the official IELTS website for the most up-to-date information.

Find your nearest IELTS center, and check the test dates to find options that suit you. Note the deadline for registering for each test date.

Print the IELTS application form, or collect a copy from the test center. Complete the form and sign it.

In some centers, candidates may be able to register for the test online. Please refer to the test center's website for further information.

Take a photocopy of your current passport -- this must be valid and not expired.

Take your application to your IELTS test center with the fees. If you send your application by mail, please talk to your center about the method of payment.

Once you have registered, the test center will confirm your IELTS test date, time and venue. The speaking test can be up to 7 days before, or after the main test date.

If you cancel your test, or request a transfer five weeks or more before the test date, the test center will charge an administration fee depending on the time of your cancellation.

For more details, please check the test cancellation policy on the official IELTS website.

You can contact the regional center, depending on your location. Click HERE

About the IELTS

IELTS Test Pattern

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Registering for the IELTS® Test

IELTS® Test Fee: INR 17,000