IELTS is one of the most prominent English-language tests in the world. Students who are willing to give or apply for IELTS this year can apply on the official website of IDP as the British Council is no longer delivering the IELTS test in India. The British Council officially announced this on 25th  July 2021 where IDP will be the sole distributor of IELTS testing in India.

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Stay tuned till the end of this article to know all the important details of the IELTS exam. 

What is IELTS?

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test formulated to examine your English communication skills. It is an international standardized test of English managed by the IDP and conducted for non-native English speakers. IELTS is obligatory for students pursuing study abroad, especially in different countries like the UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, etc. 

Types of IELTS test format

IELTS scores are used by a humongous number of universities and institutions to test the language proficiency of a student and their ability to communicate in English. They generally measure your skills in two formats- IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. 

  1. Academic Test- This exam is for students who wish to study at a University or college as undergraduate or postgraduate students. This is conducted to examine whether you are eligible to get into a professional institution or not. 
  2. General Ability- This exam is for students who are migrating to English-speaking countries to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes. This usually examines the basic survival skills in English-speaking countries.

IELTS 2022 Syllabus

IELTS 2022-2023 Exam Dates in India

The IELTS test can be computer-based as well as paper-based. It depends on the choice of the candidates. 

Computer-based tests are conducted round the year. So students can book the slot as per their convenience. 

Paper-based tests are offered up to 3-4 times a month. This makes it over 40 fixed test dates in one calendar year. So the availability of the IELTS exam dates may differ according to the Academic and General Training modules. The Academic module is available on all 40 plus dates, whereas the General Training module is only available on around 20 dates. So, students are advised to book slots as per their flexibility and convenience. 

IELTS Exam Dates in January 2022

Test Dates

Test Type

Saturday, 8 January 2022

Academic and General Training

Saturday, 15 January 2022

Academic Only

Thursday, 20 January 2022

Academic Only

Saturday, 29 January 2022

Academic and General Training

 

IELTS Exam Dates in February 2022

Test Dates

Test Type

Saturday, 12 February 2022

Academic and General Training

Thursday, 17 February 2022

Academic and General Training

Saturday, 26 February 2022

Academic Only

 

IELTS Exam Dates in March 2022

Test Dates

Test Type

Thursday, 3 March 2022

Academic Only

Saturday, 12 March 2022

Academic and General Training

Saturday, 19 March 2022

Academic Only

Saturday, 26 March 2022

Academic and General Training

 

IELTS Exam Dates in April 2022

Test Dates

Test Type

Saturday, 9 April 2022

Academic and General Training

Thursday, 21 April 2022

Academic Only

Saturday, 23 April 2022

Academic and General Training

Saturday, 30 April 2022

Academic Only

 

IELTS Exam Dates in May 2022

Test Dates

Test Type

Thursday, 12 May 2022

Academic and General Training

Saturday, 21 May 2022

Academic Only

Saturday, 28 May 2022

Academic and General Training

 

IELTS Exam Dates in June 2022

Test Dates

Test Type

Saturday, 4 June 2022

Academic Only

Saturday, 11 June 2022

Academic and General Training

Thursday, 16 June 2022

Academic Only

Saturday, 25 June 2022

Academic and General Training

 

IELTS Exam Dates in July 2022

Test Dates

Test Type

Thursday, 7 July 2022

Academic Only

Saturday, 9 July 2022

Academic and General Training

Saturday, 16 July 2022

Academic Only

Saturday, 23 July 2022

Academic and General Training

 

IELTS Exam Dates in August 2022

Test Dates

Test Type

Thursday, 11 August 2022

Academic and General Training

Saturday, 20 August 2022

Academic and General Training

Saturday, 27 August 2022

Academic Only

 

IELTS Exam Dates in September 2022

Test Dates

Test Type

Saturday, 3 September 2022

Academic and General Training

Saturday, 10 September 2022

Academic Only

Thursday, 15 September 2022

Academic Only

Saturday, 24 September 2022

Academic and General Training

 

IELTS Exam Dates in October 2022

Test Dates

Test Type

Saturday, 8 October 2022

Academic and General Training

Thursday, 13 October 2022

Academic Only

Saturday, 22 October 2022

Academic Only

Saturday, 29 October 2022

Academic and General Training

 

IELTS Exam Dates in November 2022

Test Dates

Test Type

Thursday, 10 November 2022

Academic and General Training

Saturday, 19 November 2022

Academic and General Training

Saturday, 26 November 2022

Academic Only

 

IELTS Exam Dates in December 2022

Test Dates

Test Type

Saturday, 3 December 2022

Academic and General Training

Thursday, 8 December 2022

Academic Only

Thursday, 8 December 2022

Academic Only

Thursday, 8 December 2022

Academic and General Training

Note: As per the official website, listening, reading, and writing shall take place on the same. The speaking test will take place 7 days prior to or post the test date. So, students are advised to book slots at their convenience. Depending on the convenience of the students, the exam generally takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays.

IELTS 2022 Exam Pattern

IELTS Exam fees 2022

To finish the registration process for IELTS 2022, the candidates are liable to pay an IELTS exam fee of INR 14,700 for the regular IELTS exam. For UKVI and life skills, the fees may vary accordingly. 

IELTS 2022-23 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who all meet the required IELTS eligibility criteria mentioned below can apply for the IELTS exam.

  1. The candidate must have a minimum age of 16 years or above
  2. The candidate must possess a valid passport 
  3. The candidate should have at least completed Class XIIth to apply for the IELTS exam
  4. Candidates who have completed their XIIth can apply for IELTS Academic Test
  5. Candidates who have completed undergraduate and are planning to pursue their higher education abroad must apply for IELTS academic Test. 
  6. Candidates who are planning to study in UK/Australia/Canada/USA/New Zealand can apply for the IELTS exam.
  7. Candidates who are planning to work in UK/USA/Australia can apply for the IELTS exam.
  8. Candidates who are emigrating to Canada/New Zealand/Australia can apply for IELTS exams. 

Note: The age of the candidates may differ from University to University. It is suggested that students must cross-check the eligibility criteria pre-set by the University. 

IELTS Registration 2022

You can register yourself in two methods:

  • Offline Mode: To register offline, you may register in person at the nearest IDP IELTS branch or through any other referral partner. Students are required to produce certain documents at the time of registration like a photocopy of their passport ID, declaration documents, and others. 
  • Online mode: You can visit the official website of IDP IELTS India and register yourself for the exam. Select your preferred mode of the test, desired location, date, and slot, and proceed towards the payment of the fees. You can pay the IELTS registration fees online through debit or credit card digitally. 

How to Register Online for IELTS 2022? 

 To register yourself:

  1. Visit the official website of IELTS India. 
  2. Click on, “Register for the test”
  3. Select the preferred test mode- Online on Computer or Offline Paper Based
  4. Choose the test format you want to apply for i.e. General Training Test or Academic Test
  5. Look for the closest IELTS center available on the list.
  6. Select the dates and slots at your convenience.
  7. Fill in all the required details in the registration form. 
  8. Upload a recent passport size photograph
  9. Click, submit. It will direct you to the payment portal. Pay the required amount digitally through a credit or debit card.
  10. Congratulations! You have registered yourself for the IELTS exam. 

For the speaking test, you can select the date and time slot at your convenience but if you fail to do so, automatically a date and time slot is allotted for the speaking test. 

IELTS Admit Card 2022

You will receive an admit card one week before the exam. It contains all the important details of the candidate. The candidate is liable to carry the admit card and their passport (Original and Xerox) to the allotted center at the time of the examination. 

IELTS 2022 Results

You do not have to wait for a long period for your test results. 

  1. If your exam is a computer (online) based then log on to your profile after 3-5 days of your test exam. The results will be available on the official website.
  2. If your exam is paper (offline) based then you have to wait for a minimum of 13 days after your test exam. 
  3. If your exam is IELTS Life Skills-based then you can access your test results after 7 days of the exam. 

Note: Your results shown online are not official. They are your provisional marks. You will receive an official Test Report Form (TRF) at your postal address. The TRF form will include the score of each module and the overall band score. It is advised to keep the TRF safe as they might have to produce it during the time of admissions. 

IELTS 2022 Scholarships

To study internationally, one of the major limitations is to fund a high amount of tuition fees clubbed with soaring living expenses. Instead of settling down for other alternatives, you can avail yourself of numerous IELTS Scholarships and education loans to fabricate your dreams of studying abroad.

As per the guidelines of the IDP or IELTS conducting institutions, you can avail of IELTS Test fee Scholarships which includes full fee repayment of an IELTS exam. Within 45 days of the final result declaration, eligible candidates will get the IELTS fee amount credited to their bank account. 

In case, if you are unable to avail of a scholarship to study abroad, you can take an education loan to finance your studies abroad. This is only possible if you connect with our financial officers for assistance regarding abroad education loans. They will guide you through the entire education loan process and will be their post-sanction too. 

IELTS Preparation Tips 2022

  1. Self-study or opt for coaching classes- It totally depends on whether you want to self-study or acquires proper coaching to study as it depends on your language proficiency and comfort level. To enhance your English proficiency, invest some time in studies as it will help develop study skills as a result. 
  2. Work on your vocabulary- Learning is a continuous process of life. Develop a reading habit and try to learn new words every day. It will help you improve your knowledge as well as your speaking skills. Make proper use of the dictionary or thesaurus to discover new words on a daily basis. 
  3. Read newspapers, magazines, handbooks- It will succor your educational value and will help you boost your knowledge. By reading newspapers, magazines, etc you will gain a deep insight on the subject.
  4. Speak in English- Prefer talking to your family, relatives, friends in English. It will help you ameliorate your speaking ability. Also, practice talking in front of a mirror to attain more confidence. Make use of the most conventional phrases, expressions, idioms, sentence formations while speaking. 
  5. Accurate use of grammar- While practicing talking or writing, phrase correct sentences. Work on the structure of the sentences to refine your sentence formation. 

And you are ready to go. All the best!

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