- The IELTS Academic test has been organized for an individual who wants to pursue their further study at university or college as an undergraduate or postgraduate student or join other professional institutes.
- The Academic test Consists of Topics that are Suitable for anyone entering a University or Professional Institution. Generally IELTS Academic test evaluates language Skills which further helps students in their education performance.
| MODULE TYPE | TEST CONTENT | DURATION |
| Listening | 40 Questions | 30 Min. + 10 Min. Transfer time |
| Reading | 40 Questions | 60 Minutes |
| Writing | 2 Tasks | 60 Minutes |
| Speaking | 3 Tasks | 11-14 Minutes |
IELTS LISTENING
The listening Module has four parts, each having ten questions. The recording will be allowed to play only once and the information transmitted through listening audio module will be in the same order as the questions. so that, the answer to the next question can be found before the answer to the First question.
Various accents can be used such as North American, British, Australian, and New Zealand.
TEST FORMAT FOR LISTENING MODULE:-
| Part 1 | Every day, Social Situations | 2 speaker |
| Part 2 | Every day, Social Situations | 1 speaker |
| Part 3 | Educational & Training Situations (Academics) | 2 speakers |
| Part 4 | Educational & Training Situations (Academics) | 1 speaker |
| Total 40 Questions | One mark for each correct answers | 30minutes + (10 transfer minutes) |
Approximately 30 minutes are allotted for the IELTS listening audio. Additionally, 10 minutes are given to write the answers in the answer sheet. Marks will be deducted for incorrect spelling and grammar during judging, so answers must be filled in carefully. One mark will be allotted for each correct answer.
Final band scores for IELTS Listening will be given in half or whole-mark bands, e.g. 6.5 or 8.0.
IELTS READING
IELTS Academic Reading paper contains three sections and a total of 40 questions. The text length, in total, will range from 2,150 to 2,750 words.
| Allotted time | No. of Questions | No. of Section | Markings |
| 60 Min. including Transfer time | 40 | 3 | One mark for each correct answer |
The source of text will be collected from books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and online resources, related to a non-specialist audience. provided The topics have extendable diversity from the general interest of students to undergraduate and postgraduate levels topics. The assigned text will be quite varied in writing style, ranging from narrative/descriptive to discursive and argumentative. Diagrams, graphs, and pictures may also be included. An elaborate and complex logical argument will be given in at least one text. In case of any use of technical vocabulary, a simple dictionary definition will be allocated.
Kindly note that, unlike the IELTS Listening Paper, There is no additional transfer time of 10 minutes will be given. Hence, the answers have to be transferred to the answer sheet within the allotted hour of the IELTS reading test. Furthermore, answers should be written diligently to avoid loss of marks for incorrect spelling and grammar.
IELTS WRITING
The IELTS Academic Writing paper consists of two tasks and completion of both is compulsory. The allotted time is 60 minutes and the marking of task 2 carries twice the weightage of task 1. Answers should be complete sentences with correct grammar. Writing answers as notes or in bullet points is strictly prohibited. Notes may be made on the question paper but will not be graded by the examiner. Only the answers written in the answer book will be evaluated.
| IELTS Writing Task 1 | Task achievement | Describe Visual Information (Graph, Chart, Table, or Diagram) | Minimum 150 words | 20 Minutes |
| IELTS Writing Task 2 | Task response | Discuss a point of view, argument or Problem | Minimum 250 words | 40 Minutes |
the assessment criteria is made for the evaluation of the following skills by IELTS Certified Examiner.
| Task achievement / Task Response | TASK 1 Organisation, presentation, Comparisons of Data Description of sequences of process or a procedure Explanation of functioning of something. TASK 2 Proper development of arguments using individual examples and/or experience. Presentation & justification of an option Comparisons & contradiction of evidence, opinions & Implication. Evaluation of ideas & challenging arguments |
| Cohesion & coherence | Clarity & fluency of writing Proper structuring of ideas & information Proper logical order of described ideas Appropriate use of cohesive devices (linking words, pronouns & conjunctions etc.) |
| Lexical Resource | Accurate & appropriate use of wide range of vocabulary |
| Grammatical Range accuracy | Accurate & appropriate use grammatical devices |
IELTS SPEAKING
The IELTS Speaking test involves a face-to-face interview between the candidate and the examiner. The test consists of three parts, each consisting of a different pattern of tasks that will assess the candidate’s speaking ability in several ways. Time allotted is 11-14 minutes.
| Part 1 | Introduction & interview | 4-5 minutes | Introduction of examiner and the candidates Generic question regarding the home and family life and / or work, studies and interest |
| Part 2 | Long turn | 3-4 minutes | Task card with a certain topic will be provided. The card will contain points to explore and will instruct the candidate to elaborate on one aspect of the topic. One minute will be allotted to prepare for the talk along with pencil and paper to make notes. |
| Part 3 | Discussion | 4-5 minutes | Further discussion on issue related to the topic given in part 2 The approach can range from more generic and abstract to some significant depth whenever appropriate |
IELTS Result
The grading systems in the IELTS exam is quite unique; there is no pass or fail system in IELTS test. Candidates are graded based on their performance in each part of the test: listening, reading, writing and speaking using a band score of 1-9. The combined results of these four parts of the test form the overall IELTS band score.
| Computer – delivered IELTS | 5-7 Days |
| Paper-based IELTS | 13 Days |
The IELTS band score is unique due to its international recognition and understanding. A unique 9-band scoring system is consistent for measuring performance, regardless of when or where the test is conducted. All parts of the test as well as overall band scores are reported in whole and half bands, with each band corresponding to a level of proficiency in the English language, e.g. 5.5, 7.0, 8.0, 8.5.
A half band score is an indication of strong performance at a particular band level. For example, an overall band score of 7.5 translates into strong performance within the band 7 levels.
