IDP and British Council In India IELTS is conducted by only IDP
Eligibility
16 years and above
Types
Academic and General Training
Mode
Computer and Paper Based tests
Score Validity
2 years
Test centers
4500 in 160 countries
Score range
1-9
Test Fee
Rs. 16,250
Pattern
Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing
Retake
As many times as you want in a year
IELTS Types: IELTS Academic Test and IELTS General Training Test
There are two types of IELTS test:
1.IELTS Academic Test:The IELTS Academic Test is conducted for those people who
are planning to study abroad. If you are looking forward to pursuing Bachelor’s, or Master’s
then you should take the IELTS Academic test. In addition, this test certificate assesses
your English language skills and opens doors to a number of universities in many countries.
2.IELTS General Test:The IELTS General test is for people who are planning to work or
settle in an English-speaking country. Several countries like Canada, New Zealand, and the
US provide work permits to immigrants on the basis of the IELTS General test certificate.
IELTS Mode: IELTS Computer Test vs IELTS Paper Test
1.Computer-Based IELTS:The computer-based IELTS test requires the candidates to take
the Reading, Listening, and Writing sections test on a computer. You have to type your answers
on the computer rather than type the answers on paper. The speaking test remains the same.
The test results are available within 7 working days.
2.Paper-Based IELTS:The Paper-based IELTS test requires the candidates to write the answers
for the Reading, Listening, and Writing sections on the test paper itself. The candidates will be
given a pencil and paper and an extra 10 mins for transferring their answers to the answer sheet.
Results of the paper-based test are delivered 13 days from the date of the test.
Retaking the IELTS
IELTS is conducted 4 times a month and 48 times a year. You can sit for the test as many times
as you want until you get a satisfactory band score. You can, then, select your desired score
and send it across to your university of choice.