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Top IELTS FAQs
IELTS is an English Language Testing System which evaluates the level of proficiency in English all over the world. It is the most popular test globally.
It is accepted by 6000 institutions extensively which includes immigration departments, universities, MNCs etc.
It has two versions – Academic and General Training. The Academic version is for those who to study abroad whereas the General Training test is for those who want to work or want immigration in a country where the native language in English. Listening and Speaking modules are same for all candidates, whereas Reading and Writing modules differ to some extent.
IELTS has 4 parts – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The total time for the test is 2 hours and 45 minutes. Speaking is done either 1 week before or after other modules, which are on the same day.
Special efforts are made to cater the needs of disabled candidates. In such cases, the centre where the test is to be taken should be informed 3 months prior so that sufficient arrangements can be made.
IELTS is conducted four times in a month i.e., 48 dates are fixed in a year subject to the demand of that area.
The fee for IELTS Academic or General Training is same. In Indian rupees, it is around Rs. 11800/-. But if you want to BOOK IELTS through NEW CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE, we offer DISCOUNT of Rs.500/-.
If you postponed or cancel your registration more than 5 weeks then the fee is refunded after deducting the administration charges. If you cancel it within 5 weeks of test date then full fee will be charged unless a medical certificate is given within 5 days of the test.
If no prior notice is given, the fee will be lost. But if the medical is produced within 5 days of the test, then the fee is refunded after deducting administration charges.
No, IELTS is not a one day process. READING, LISTENING and WRITING are conducted on a single day whereas SPEAKING is conducted 1 week before or after the other 3 modules depending on the test centre.
An individual should only carry pens, pencils and erasers with him/her. Passport should also be brought as a national identity proof. Everything else should be left outside the examination hall.
Varieties of English accents are used in both the modules as it is an international test.
Yes, instructions are given clearly in the beginning of the test. There is time given in between to read the questions but otherwise there, is no option to pause or stop midway.
No, only pencil is permitted because the answers have to be scanned by a computer which cannot read pen.
Yes, it is allowed to make notes on the question paper as the examiner won’t read it.
In this module, we converse with a certified IELTS examiner. There are 3 sections in this test. It is recorded on a digital recorder for keeping a record.
The identification documents submitted along with IELTS application should be brought which are checked before entering the examination hall.
An individual is judged on the basis of 9-band scoring system. All the modules are marked separately and overall band score is also given.
There is no pass or fail in IELTS. Every institution has their own criteria and band requirement. Otherwise, 5.5 is the least required band.
TRF is posted after 13 days of the test. Some test centers also declare the result online.
Five copies of TRF to the candidate and respective institutions can be sent free of cost. After that charges will be levied on as many copies demanded.
A candidate can apply for Enquiry on results through the procedure prescribed at their respective test centres within 6 weeks of the test date. Candidate is also required to pay enquiry fee which is refunded if band score changes.
A candidate can appear as many times as s/he wants. There is no limit on it.
Yes, the test centre can offer next available date in such circumstances.
Writing module is the toughest one. It is based on completing the response. A candidate should make sure that s/he has answered all the questions that have been asked. If the answer is not according to the question then the chances are that the band score may get affected simultaneously.