The IELTS test duration is approximately 3 hours, including the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections.
The Speaking test is conducted separately and its duration varies from 10 minutes to 30 minutes, depending on the candidate's speaking capability.
In the Listening section, test takers listen to a recorded text and answer 40 related questions within one hour. The Reading section requires reading three passages, with 20 minutes allowed for each passage. The Writing section consists of two parts: a 150-word task that involves describing a diagram or chart, and a 200-word task where test takers express their opinion on a given situation. The Speaking section involves speaking on a chosen topic, with the test conductor evaluating fluency and speaking skills.
IELTS test scores are published online 13 days after the test date, and the hard copy of the result is received after 17 days from the Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking (LRWS) test date.
The cost of the examination is Rs. 14,000. There are two official boards that conduct the IELTS test: the British Council and IDP. Test bookings can be made through the British Council's website or IDP's website.
