About IELTS The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of individuals who want to study or work in countries where English is used as a language of communication. IELTS exam is conducted worldwide by British Council, UK and IDP, Australia. This test is available in two formats academic and general. Academic IELTS -If applying for higher education or professional registration in English speaking countries. General IELTS - If migrating to Australia, Canada or the UK. One can appear for IELTS test as many times as required. It is conducted 4 -5 times every month. The test score is valid for 2 years. IELTS Exam Structure Exam pattern 1. Reading Section 3 Sections, Time Allotted - 20 mins. for each section. 2. Listening Section 4 Section, Time Allotted - 30 mins. 3. Speaking Section Time Allotted - 11 to 15 mins 4. Writing Section 2 Sections, Time Allotted - 20 mins for 1 section and 40 mins for other section Total Time 2 hours, 45 minutes Nature of Exam Paper Based Test (PBT) & Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Scores IELTS is out of 9.0 bands. Other Details Website http://www.ieltsidpindia.com/ Registration Online Test Fees ₹ 17,000 Score Validity 2 Years Score Reporting Applicants can report their IELTS score to maximum of 5 universities as per the STED RO list free of cost after receiving the IELTS result. Additional Test Score Reporting Fees INR 250 per Institution via post INR 1500 via courier.