Exam brochure

International English Language Testing

System (IELTS)

About IELTS 2018

The International English Language Testing System or IELTS 2018 is an internationally accepted
English language proficiency accreditation which is required by candidates who want to study
or work abroad and whose first language is not English. The IELTS 2018 scores are used to
satisfy English language proficiency requirements for various undergraduate and postgraduate
programs as well as visa application requirements. There are universally three governing
bodies for the IELTS namely, British Council, IDP IELTS: Australia and Cambridge English
Language Assessment. There are two types of IELTS examinations which are the IELTS
Academic test which is more suitable for candidates seeking admission to a foreign college or
university and the IELTS General test which is suitable for candidates seeking foreign
employment. IELTS scores are accepted internationally in nearly all countries and the scores
are valid for up to 2 years after the date of the exam.

Exam Level University Level Exam

Languages English

British Council
Conducting Body

Duration 2.75 Hour(s)

IELTS 2018 Important Dates

29 Sep, 2018 IELTS General - Exam | Mode: Offline

29 Sep, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

11 Oct, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

13 Oct, 2018 IELTS General - Exam | Mode: Offline

13 Oct, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

20 Oct, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

27 Oct, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

27 Oct, 2018 IELTS General - Exam | Mode: Offline

01 Nov, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

01 Nov, 2018 IELTS General - Exam | Mode: Offline

03 Nov, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

10 Nov, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

10 Nov, 2018 IELTS General - Exam | Mode: Offline

17 Nov, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

01 Dec, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

01 Dec, 2018 IELTS General - Exam | Mode: Offline

08 Dec, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

13 Dec, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

15 Dec, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

15 Dec, 2018 IELTS General - Exam | Mode: Offline

13 Sep, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

08 Sep, 2018 IELTS General - Exam | Mode: Offline

15 Sep, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

08 Sep, 2018 IELTS Academic - Exam | Mode: Offline

IELTS 2018 Eligibility Criteria
According to the three governing bodies, there is no eligibility criteria of IELTS 2018 exam which
needs to be met in order for a candidate to give the IELTS exam except that the candidate must
carry a valid passport at the time of the exam. The IELTS 2018 exam has no eligibility criteria as
it is a test of proficiency in the English language and is, therefore, open to candidates of all
ages and backgrounds.

IELTS 2018 Application Process

Mode of Application: Offline, Online

Mode of Application: Credit Card | Debit Card | Demand Draft

The IELTS exam is available on 48 fixed dates throughout the year, 4 times a month. In order to
apply for the IELTS 2018 exam, candidates must follow the given procedure:

Step 1 - Visit the registration link on the official British Council portal for IELTS

Step 2 - The candidate must select the format of the IELTS examination he or she wishes to
give i.e. IELTS Academic or IELTS General Test.

Step 3 - Register for the IELTS by filling in the requisite details.

Step 4 - The candidate can then select available test dates at the required test location as per
his or her convenience.

Step 5 - The final step in the application process is payment of the exam fees which can be
done via credit card, debit card, or demand draft.

IELTS 2018 Preparation Tips

In order to score well in the IELTS 2018 test, candidates should keep the following preparation
tips in mind:

IELTS Reading Preparation tips:

Candidates should read slowly and understand the nuances of each sentence in the passage
before attempting to answer questions.

Candidates should work on vocabulary and read long texts beforehand to gain familiarity
with the types of questions that will confront them on the test day.

IELTS Writing Preparation tips:

Candidates should practice writing and expression opinions with clarity in order to score well
on the writing section.

Practice should be carried out in a timed environment to give the candidate a semblance of
what he or she will have to face on the test day.

IELTS Listening Preparation tips:

Candidates should practice listening to various accents and enunciation styles to avoid
surprises on the test day.

Candidates must harness the power of multitasking and take comprehensive notes during
listening exercises in order to appropriately answer the questions.

IELTS Speaking Preparation tips:

Candidates should practice oral communication in English in order to gain fluency.

Candidates must ensure clear enunciation and refrain from hesitation in a conversation.

IELTS 2018 Exam Pattern

The IELTS 2018 Exam pattern is the same for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Tests. The two
tests only differ in the type of questions presented in the Reading and Writing sections of the
test.

The IELTS 2018 exam comprises 4 sections or parameters in which a candidate's proficiency in
English is evaluated:

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

The Reading, Writing and Listening sections are conducted in one slot and the Speaking
module is conducted in a separate slot which is in a 7 day window after or before the Reading-
Writing-Listening slot.

IELTS 2018 Exam Pattern

Section Duration No. of Questions

Reading 60 minutes 40

Writing 60 minutes 2

Listening 30 minutes 40

Speaking 11-14 minutes 3 part conversation

The Speaking module comprises 3 part one-on-one conversations with an IELTS representative
and the component is scored on the basis of the candidate's oral performance in a life-like
environment.

Documents Required at Exam

Current valid government issued passport
General Information

Validity of Exam Result

2 Year(s)

Mode
Offline

Contact Number
0120-4569000, 0120-6684353

Relevant Links
Official Website Link: Click Here
Registration URL: Click Here
Result URL: Click Here

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