IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) became the world's most popular English-language test for study, work, and migration purposes. More than 10,000 organizations globally trust IELTS, so when you take the test you can be confident that it is recognized by educational institutions, employers, governments, and professional bodies around the world.
IELTS is designed to test the language ability of people who want to study or work where English is used as the language of communication.
If you are interested in studying abroad, remember that many universities worldwide and all universities and colleges in the UK accept IELTS test results. If you are considering an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program, you should take the Academic IELTS test.
IELTS Highlights
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Exam Name |
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) |
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Level/Most popular for |
The study, work, and migration to English-speaking countries like Australia, New Zealand, and the UK |
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Accepted for |
Canada and USA |
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Conducting Body |
British Council and IDP Education Ltd |
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Mode of Exam |
Computer and Paper delivered test |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Application Fees |
Rs. 14,000 for registrations |
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Medium |
English |
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Website |
Eligibility Criteria for IELTS
IELTS can be taken by anyone irrespective of age, gender, race, nationality, or religion, however, the IELTS exam 2023 is not recommended for those under 16 years of age.
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IELTS Eligibility Criteria |
Not Specific |
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Minimum Age |
16 |
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ID Proof |
Valid Passport |
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IELTS Eligible Countries |
UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia |
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Minimum Score |
5.5 Each Band Score(Varies from universities to universities) |
IELTS Registration
You will need your passport number at the time of registration, so keep your passport handy. Apart from this, you also need to carry your passport on the test day. IELTS Registration can be done in easy steps:
1. First, you need to visit the official IELTS IDP.
2. Create an account with the IELTS IDP registration page.
3. Find your nearest test centre.
4. Register for the IELTS test and pay the IELTS exam fee of INR 15,500 online.
IELTS Exam Fees
IELTS exam Fees can be paid by using a Credit or Debit card (Visa or Mastercard), Netbanking, or Demand Draft.
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IELTS Exam Fees |
Amount |
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Computer Delivered IELTS for UKVI |
INR 15750 |
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Computer Delivered IELTS |
INR 15500 |
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IELTS Life Skills(A1 and B1) |
INR 14600 |
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IELTS UK Visas and Immigration |
INR 15750 |
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Pen and Paper Based IELTS |
INR 15500 |
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IELTS Cancellation Charge |
25% of the test fee |
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IELTS Rescheduling Fee |
INR 3312 |
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IELTS Test Center Change Fee |
INR 3312 |
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IELTS Rechecking Fees |
INR 8475 |
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IELTS Score Sending Fee |
INR 250 (Per University) |
IELTS for work opportunities
Language skills are key to career success and are considered a valuable asset in addition to all the other requirements of any job. For working in Australia, a test score of 5 is considered to be the vocational English level that the applicant is a competent English speaker. In New Zealand, In Canada, applicants should check directly with the organization they want to apply to for the IELTS score requirements.
