IELTS Exam 2023: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility, Results, Centre, Pattern

What is IELTS?

The IELTS, or International English Language Testing System, assesses people's proficiency in English for the purpose of studying or migrating to a country where English is the primary language, like Canada, Australia, or the United Kingdom. It provides people with the chance to pursue higher education in a foreign land and gain permanent residency. Taking this test can open up numerous opportunities for individuals dreaming of studying or living abroad, such as getting admitted to prestigious universities.

IELTS Exam Format

The format of the IELTS exam is as follows:

Sections	Total Number of Questions	Academic Exam	General Exam	Time
Reading	40	3 Long Passages	4 Short and 1 Long Passage	60 minutes
Listening	40	It comprises of 4 parts. Each part consists of 10 questions.	It comprises of 4 parts. Each part consists of 10 questions.	30 minutes
Writing	2 Tasks	Write 150 words for task 1 and for task 2 it is 250 words	Write a letter of 150 words for task 1 and for task 2 write 250 words essay	60 minutes
Speaking	3 Parts	Part 1: Introduction based questions Part 2: Cue Card Topic Part 3: Discussion based questions	Part 1: Introduction based questions Part 2: Cue Card Topic Part 3: Discussion based questions	11-14 minutes

What is the format of the IELTS exam is the most crucial question that aspirants have regarding the exam? The IELTS test is divided primarily into four sections: speaking, writing, listening, and reading. This exam measures a person's proficiency with the English language in terms of understanding, writing, and speaking.

The IELTS exam takes a total of two hours, with forty-five minutes set aside for the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections. The Speaking test is carried out separately, with the test taker given the option to book a slot either online or offline at their preferred date and time. If the student does not book their speaking test, one will be assigned for them automatically. The Speaking test usually takes between eleven to fourteen minutes.

IELTS Exam Type

There are 2 types or variations of the IELTS test:

IELTS Academic:Students who want to attend a university in an English-speaking country, such as Canada, New Zealand, Australia, or the UK, take this version of the exam.

IELTS General Training: People who want to immigrate to or work in countries like Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, etc. take this version of the exam.

Academic and General Training Version of the IELTS Exam Syllabus

The IELTS examination comprises of four different sections - Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Although both the versions of the IELTS exam feature a different structure, the assessment criterion remains the same.

Both versions have the same sections for speaking and listening. The Reading and Writing portions of the exam differ from one another. The General Training version's Reading section consists of four Short Passages and one Long Passage, whereas the Academic version's Reading section consists of three Long Passages. Nevertheless, both test formats have a total of 40 questions. Both versions feature two Tasks in the Writing section. The two writing assignments in the General Training version are a letter and a brief essay, whereas in the Academic version they are a report and a short essay.

IELTS Exam Fee in India

Test Type	Cost (INR)
Computer-delivered IELTS for UKVI	16,500
Computer-delivered IELTS	16,250
IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1)	15,350
IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration	16,500
Pen and paper-based IELTS	16,250

雅思考试日期取消和退款政策

If you wish to reschedule the test, your request for cancellation must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the original test date.

Within the 14-35 days prior to the assessment, or when remuneration is done through traditional methods, the test-taker has the opportunity to ask to have their registration rescinded by offering corroborating evidence. The cancellation will be finalized after the request is accepted.

After cancellation is accepted, the reimbursement will be completed within a time frame of 8-10 working days with the deduction of any applicable administrative fees.

How to Reschedule IELTS Exam Date?

• Check out the IELTS website to obtain the "Transfer, Cancellation Application Form".
• Complete the form with the essential information.
• The "request for Transfer/Cancellation" portion of the form needs to have "transfer" selected if a transfer or cancellation is requested.
• Choose two available dates to switch the IELTS test or cancel it.
• At last, forward the application along with the canceled cheque.
• When there is a medical emergency, learners have to submit their doctor's contact information.
• They can then send the form via post, fax, or in person.

IELTS centers will assess a student's request to postpone their IELTS exam schedule 2023 if it is made within 34 days before the test date. After that, a new test date will be given to the student if one is available.

• You must present one of the following papers:
• A medical report
• A death/cremation certificate or a letter from a health professional
• A police report
• A renewal receipt for a passport/receipt from the immigration office

Fees to Reschedule the IELTS exam

IELTS Exam Type	Rescheduling Fees
Computer-delivered IELTS	INR 3,875
IELTS Paper-based	INR 3,873
IELTS for UKVI Paper-based	INR 3,935
IELTS for Life Skills	INR 3,650
Computer-delivered IELTS for UKVI	INR 3,935

How to Cancel the IELTS Exam Date?

IELTS exam cancellation

To cancel an IELTS exam,

• First step is to log onto the IELTS website and go to the main page.
• The second step is to choose the 'Cancel' option from the drop-down list.
• The final step is to submit all the paperwork needed along with valid reasons for canceling the test.

Steps to book your IELTS Exam Date and Location

To secure your reservation for the IELTS exam, you ought to:

• Go to www.ieltsidpindia.com, and fill in the required details such as the IELTS test, test module and city.
• 在完成这一步你就会被带到the IELTS Application: Check Test Availability page. Here, enters the required information, select a month and date, and click 'Apply'.

Date and Frequency

IELTS exams are offered 4 times each month, providing a total of 48 fixed dates throughout the year. The amount of IELTS dates that are available in India may vary depending on whether it is the Academic or General IELTS exam.

Center and Admit Card

IELTS tests can be taken at over 50 places in India. There is no need to get an admissions ticket for the IELTS assessment.

Result

The outcomes of the IELTS Exam are open 10 days after the paper-based assessment and 5-7 days after the computer-based exam. The Candidate will only get a single authentic Test Report Form (TRF).

Score Reporting

Candidates are allowed to ask for a maximum of 5 extra Test Report Forms (TRFs) to be submitted to the respective universities, professional associations, etc. within a month of their IELTS exam. TRFs can be sent through a courier service, DHL, for which a fee will apply. For institutions that accept electronic submission of scores, there is no cost and it can be arranged through the local IDP IELTS office.

Score Validity: 2 Years