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IELTS Exam 2024 - Dates, Registration, Syllabus, Fees, Pattern, Result

IELTS Exam 2024 - Dates, Registration, Syllabus, Fees, Pattern, Result

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IELTS Exam 2024 is the English language proficiency test conducted by the IDP Education system. The IELTS full form is the International English Language Testing System. The IELTS is one of the most popular English proficiency exams for candidates who are aiming to pursue higher education abroad. The IELTS 2024 exam is accepted by top countries like Australia, Canada, UK New Zealand, etc.

Every year more than 5 million people apply for the IELTS test to fulfil their dream of studying abroad. One can complete the IELTS exam registration through the official IDP website or in person at the nearest IELTS IDP branch. The IELTS exam 2024 will be conducted in both online and offline modes throughout the year. The next IELTS exam date 2024 for the Paper-based test is August 17, 2024. Whereas, the IELTS exam dates for computer-delivered tests are available throughout the month till August 31.

The IELTS exam is of 2 types one is IELTS General and the other is IELTS Academic. The IELTS online test measures the ability of applicants to communicate in the four English language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Candidates who are applying for abroad jobs, and studies can appear for the IELTS Academic, and people who are looking to settle in the other counties through PR can apply for the IELTS General Training exam.

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One needs to be familiar with the latest IELTS rules and regulations 2024, including guidelines on test conduct, score reporting, and exam day procedures before applying for the same. Any IELTS new rules 2024, such as changes in scoring criteria or test format will be updated here soon after availability. Read the complete article to learn about the IELTS 2024, registration dates, syllabus, and more details.

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IELTS 2024 Exam Overview

Particulars Exam details

IELTS Exam name

International English Language Testing System

Commonly known as

IELTS

IELTS Exam 2024 Level

International level Exam

Conducting Body of IELTS test

IDP Education

IELTS Test Modules

  1. IELTS Academic

  2. IELTS General

IELTS registration mode

Online/ Offline

Exam Modes

Online/ Offline

IELTS test duration

2 hours and 45 minutes

IELTS exam fee payment options

Credit Card/Debit Card, Netbanking, Demand draft

Chances for Re-attempts

No limit

IELTS Exam Dates 2024 in India

The IDP IELTS 2024 exam date in India are available throughout the year on all 7 days of the week in 3 slots per day. Candidates can make the IELTS test booking by choosing their IELTS exam date at their convenience by selecting their nearest or preferred location of the test centres. The paper-based IELTS exam is conducted 4 times a month. The IELTS exam date 2024 in India is available now for August and September 2024, and for the rest of the months, it is available on the official website.

IELTS Exam Dates 2024 August: Paper-based Test

IELTS Dates August 2024

IELTS Exam Type

IELTS Exam Slot Time

August 17, 2024

Academic only

01:00 pm - 04:00 PM

August 24, 2024

Academic and General Training

01:00 pm - 04:00 PM

IELTS 2024 Exam Dates September: Paper-based Test

IELTS Dates September 2024

IELTS Exam Type

IELTS Exam Slot Time

September 07, 2024

Academic only

01:00 pm - 04:00 PM

September 14, 2024

Academic and General Training

01:00 pm - 04:00 PM

September 19, 2024

Academic only

01:00 pm - 04:00 PM

September 28, 2024

Academic and General Training

01:00 pm - 04:00 PM

IELTS Exam Dates 2024: Computer-Delivered Test

Month

Test Dates

IELTS Exam Dates August

17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

IELTS Dates September 2024

01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

IDP IELTS 2024 Exam Dates October

01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

IDP IELTS Exam Dates November

01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 30

IELTS Exam Dates December 2024

01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

IELTS Eligibility Criteria 2024

There are no specific IELTS 2024 eligibility criteria for Indian or other international students mentioned by the exam conducting authorities. All students regardless of their age, nationality, gender, and background are eligible to apply for the IELTS 2024 and very few considerations are required to be qualified are mentioned below:

  • Anyone from any country/domicile all over the world is eligible to appear for this IELTS exam.

  • However, the candidate must meet the minimum 16 years of age criteria.

  • The minimum education qualification is 12th class/high school pass out.

  • Documents like passports are mandatory.

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IELTS Registration Form 2024

The IELTS 2024 registration can be done either online at the IELTS IDP website or offline by downloading the form. The details for IELTS online test registration are mentioned below.

How to Apply for IELTS Exam 2024?

  • Step 1: Visit the official IELTS IDP website.

  • Step 2: Choose the “Book IELTS” option in the top right corner.

  • Step 3: Select the test type, module, and preferred city for taking the test.

  • Step 4: Once done, choose the desired IELTS exam registration date 2024, and the time slot within the mentioned list.

  • Step 5: Fill in the details and upload the necessary documents as per the requirement.

  • Step 6: Complete the payment process through Debit card/Credit card/Net Banking.

IELTS Exam Fees 2024

The IELTS 2024 exam fees depend on the test type. During the registration process, the candidate will be provided with the facility of selecting the exam type.

IELTS Exam Fee for Indian Students

IELTS Test Type

IELTS Exam Cost in India 2024

IELTS Academic Test

Rs. 17,000

IELTS General Training Test

Rs. 17,000

Pen and paper-based IELTS

Rs. 17,000

Computer-delivered IELTS exam

Rs. 17,000

IELTS for UKVI

Rs. 17,250

IELTS Life Skills

(A1 and B1)

Rs. 16,050

IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration

Rs. 17,250

IELTS Exam Centre in India

The IELTS 2024 test is held multiple times throughout the year providing convenience for the applicants. In total, there are over 85 approved IELTS test centres in 78 cities across India. Simultaneously the dates, time slots, and test centers can be adjusted at the time of registration based on the comfort and requirements of the candidates. To book the nearest or preferred test centre, the IELTS slot booking should be done a month before the preferred exam date.

IELTS Test Centres 2024

Ahmedabad - East

Anemdabad - West

Ambala

Amritsar

Anand

Angamaly

Barnala

Bathinda

Bengaluru

Bharuch

Bhavnagar

Bhopal

Bhubaneswar

Calicut

Chandigarh

Chenhannur

Chennai

Coimbatore

Dehradun

Firozpur

Gandhinagar

Goa

Gurdaspur

Gurugram

Guwahati

Hoshiarpur

Hyderabad

Indore

Jaipur

Jalandhar

Jammu

Kanjirappally - Amal Jyothi College

Kannur

Kapurthala

Karnal

Khanna

Kochi

Kolkata

Kollam

Kothamangalam

Kottayam

Kurukshetra

Lucknow

Ludhiana

Madurai

Mangalore

Mehsana

Moga

Mumbai - West

Mysore

Nadiad

Nagpur

Nasik

Navi Mumbai

Nausari

Nawanshahr

New Delhi - South

New Delhi - West

Noida

Palanpur

Patiala

Patna

Pondicherry

Pune

Raikot - Punjab

Raipur

Rajkot - Gujarat

Ranchi

Rudrapur

Sangrur

Siliguri

Sir Ganganagar

Sir Muktsar Sahib

Surat

Thane

Thodupuzha

Thrissur

Tiruchirappalli

Tirupati

Trivandrum

Vadodara

Vapi

Vijayawada

Visakhapatnam

Also check: List of IELTS Exam Centres

IELTS 2024 Exam Transfer and Cancellation Details

Kindly, have a look over the transfer and cancellation details before the IELTS registration process for general awareness and benefit. The process can be done online by directly logging into the account using the ID and password in the IDP website created during the registration process.

  • Reschedule of the IELTS exam date 2024: A 15 days notice prior to the date of examination and a nominal administrative fee of Rs 4,050/- must be paid

  • Cancellation of IELTS 2024 Test: A 15-day notice prior to the date of examination and an administrative charge of 3,875 will be deducted from the examination fee. The refund will be initiated 8-10 business application days after the cancellation.

Which month is best for IELTS exam 2024?

The best month for taking the IELTS 2024 exam depends on various factors, including your preparation level, availability, and application deadlines for the universities abroad you are applying to. However, some general tips can help you decide:

  1. Preparation Time: Choose a month that allows you enough time to prepare for IELTS exam, thoroughly. If you need more time, consider scheduling the exam later in the year.

  2. Application Deadlines: Check the application deadlines for the universities or immigration programs you are interested in. Ensure that you take the IELTS exam 2024 early enough to meet these deadlines.

  3. Peak Seasons: Avoid scheduling the exam during peak seasons when there might be more competition for IELTS 2024 test dates or when test centers may be busier.

  4. Personal Schedule: Consider your schedule and commitments. Choose a month before applying for IELTS exam when you can dedicate enough time to prepare without other major distractions.

IELTS 2024 Admit Card

The IELTS admit card contains the details of the candidate's name, date of birth, exam type, test centre, photograph, etc. The IELTS exam organizer issues the admit card at its official website. The candidates can directly download the IELTS 2024 admit card from the website using their enrollment ID and password. This card must be kept safe until the end of the admission process. It is necessary to cross-check the details provided in the IELTS admit card to avoid issues in further process.

IELTS 2024 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Candidates can start the IELTS preparation by knowing the test syllabus and pattern. The IELTS syllabus & pattern for both the online and paper-based are the same but differ in the speaking section test for which a separate slot has to be booked within the provided time limit by the organizer which is between 7 days before and after the exam date.

IELTS Exam Pattern

Sections

No. of Questions

Duration

Listening

40

30 min

Reading

40

60 min

Writing

2

60 min

Speaking

3 (conversations)

11-14 min

IELTS Syllabus

Here are the details of IELTS exam syllabus 2024 for Indian students.

Listening: IELTS Listening section consists of four (4) recorded conversations and monologues of the native speakers. Based on the recordings, the multiple-choice questions (MCQs) will be asked accordingly.

Reading: IELTS Reading section includes three (3) long texts sourced from books & magazines. Based on the texts, the multiple choice questions (MCQs) will be asked accordingly.

Writing: IELTS Writing section consists of two tasks.

  • Task 1: Summarize the data into 150 words for the given Graphs/table/Image/Chart/Diagram.

  • Task 2: Essay Writing of 250 words in a formal style

Speaking: IELTS Speaking section syllabus covers a face-to-face interview consisting of three tasks covering questions of self and other general topics

IELTS General Pattern

Sections

No. of Questions

Duration

Listening

40

30 min

Reading

40

60 min

Writing

2

60 min

Speaking

3 (Conversations)

11-14 min

The overall score is calculated in the form of a band score on a scale of 1-9 in whole or half bands.

IELTS Mock Tests 2024: Latest

The IELTS practice test or the mock tests help in learning the format and concepts before appearing for the exam. Candidates will be able to understand the exam process, timeline, and word speed by practising the IELTS mock test which is available online. The IELTS exam sample papers are directly available on the official website where one can either download the samples or perform online. The IELTS online tests will be based on the real-time questions, that appear in the exam Through this IELTS mock test attempted online, the candidate can assess their performance from the obtained score.

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IELTS Rules and Regulations 2024

Start the IELTS preparation for the exam day before the actual date. Doing things beforehand helps to feel relaxed and provides the best performance.

Here's a list of important guidelines candidates should consider on the IELTS exam day.

  • Things to be carried for the IELTS exam centre - ID proof (passport), pen, pencil, and water bottle.

  • The ID proof must be in colour copy.

  • All mobile phones or any other personal belongings must be left outside the test room.

  • Cross-check the exam centre details and travelling time and convenience at least 2-3 days earlier than the IELTS exam date 2024.

  • Do not wear any watches for the examination as there will be a clock for every room in the centre.

  • Kindly go through the instructions twice before answering.

  • Try to take deep breaths when feel stressed.

IELTS Results 2024

The IELTS results for a paper-based test will be released after 13 days, while the computer-based IELTS test results will be announced within 3-5 working days from the exam date. The IELTS 2024 Test Report Form (TRF) can be downloaded online from the official website or else directly collected in hand from the nearest IELTS test centres. The validity of the IELTS 2024 TRF is up to 2 years from the day of the result announcement.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is this IELTS retake test?

There is a facility called “IELTS one skill retake” for  the IELTS exam, the candidate can choose one skill among the four sections for retaking the test within 60 days from your original exam date. However, this facility is only available in Australia but not in other countries.

2. What is a good score for the IELTS exam?

As there are no particular pass or fail marks for the IELTS exam, a decent score of six (6) will be able to place you in decent colleges across the world. It is kept into consideration that each institution or University has their own  cut off score separately which must be checked by the candidate. 

3. Is the IELTS speaking test easy?

This round can not be cornered as an easy one because this round scrutinizes your English fluency by the usage of the most uncommon words. As most people try to fit these difficult words into phrases, this badly affects the tone and naturality of your conversation, reducing your score.

4. How much is the IELTS exam fee in India?

The approximate IELTS fee for any type in the IELTS exam is around Rs 15k to 17k.

5. Which month is best for writing the IELTS 2024 exam?

There are few months where the examination boards change the IELTS syllabus or add new topics in the syllabus. It is better to appear for the IELTS exam before the syllabus gets changed.

6. What questions are asked in the IELTS 2024 exam?

The questions In IELTS exam are mostly in the form of MCQ’s (multiple choice questions), Essay writing and letter writing and a final interview round. The topics for these questions are generally based on daily communications among native English speakers.

7. Which date is best for IELTS exam in 2024?

It is very difficult to pick the best date for the IELTS exam in 2024 as it depends on the preparation levels and personal preferences of the test-takers. Students are therefore advised to select their preferred IELTS exam date 2024 at least 2-3 months before the original test dates.

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If you have completed a master's degree in the UK, you might still need to take the IELTS test to qualify for a Permanent Residency (PR) or Work Visa in Australia. While your degree from an English-speaking country like the UK may demonstrate your proficiency in English, Australian immigration authorities typically require a standardized English language test score, such as IELTS, to assess your language skills formally.

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Since you're currently in the first year of your Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), planning ahead for your MBA abroad is a wise decision. The ideal time to take your IELTS exam is during your third year of B.Com. This timing ensures that your IELTS score, which is valid for two years, will still be valid when you apply for MBA programs.

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The IELTS General and IELTS Academic tests serve different purposes, so their difficulty levels can vary depending on your strengths and background. The IELTS Academic is generally considered more challenging, particularly in the Reading and Writing sections. It focuses on language skills needed in an academic setting, including understanding complex texts and writing essays on abstract topics. The IELTS General, on the other hand, is designed for everyday use, such as for immigration or work purposes, and involves more practical tasks like writing letters and understanding basic articles. If you're comfortable with academic English, the Academic test might be manageable, but for most people, the General test is slightly easier due to its more straightforward content.

The IELTS results are typically released 13 days after the test date, but the exact time of release can vary depending on the test center. While some test centers might release results at noon on the 13th day, others might have different schedules. For specific guidance and precise information regarding the release of your IELTS results, it is advisable to contact your test center directly. Additionally, for personalized assistance and expert advice on navigating the IELTS process and studying abroad, you may consider reaching out to Invicta Career Consultancy, which can provide tailored support based on your individual needs and goals, While there are other options available, hence you can pay a visit to their website (icclearning.com) and get consult with them for better guidance. All the best to you.

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