International English Language Testing System
IELTS is the world's most popular English language proficiency test, accepted by 11,000+ organizations across 140+ countries for study, work, and immigration purposes.
2 hours 45 minutes
Duration
9
Total Marks
3,500,000+
Candidates/Year
Multiple times per month
Frequency
Week 1-2
Understand test format and take diagnostic
Week 3-4
Reading and Listening practice daily
Week 5-6
Writing practice — 1 essay + 1 Task 1 daily
Week 7-8
Speaking practice + full mock tests
| Year | General | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.0+ (top UK/Australia) | N/A | N/A |
| 2024 | 6.5+ (most universities) | N/A | N/A |
Reading: practice skimming and scanning — you won't have time to read every word
Listening: practice with British, Australian, and American accents
Writing: learn the IELTS essay structure (Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Conclusion)
Speaking: record yourself and review — most improvement comes from self-awareness
A score of 7.0+ in each band is the gold standard for top universities
