English Entrance Exam

Yes, Indian students can study at Warwick University UK without submitting an IELTS score. They can either submit a valid score in one of the other language tests like TOEFL, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English or get good marks in their Class 12th English exam.

Students with a minimum 75% in their CBSE or CISCE Class 12th English exams can study at the university without any other test scores.

Note - Some courses may ask for 80-85% in Class 12th English.

Give yourself 60 minutes total for three passages. Spend about 20 minutes per passage. Start with the easiest one if you want. Transfer answers directly to the answer sheet as you go. No extra time at the end. Practice full reading tests under timed conditions.

Read instructions carefully. For True/False/Not Given, check exact meaning. If the passage says the same thing, it is True. If opposite, False. If no information or different idea, Not Given. Do not use your own knowledge. For matching headings or features, read the whole paragraph before choosing. Eliminate wrong options first.

Skim the passage first for the main idea. Do not read every word slowly. Spend 2-3 minutes skimming. Then read questions and underline keywords like names, dates, or numbers. Scan the text for those words or synonyms.

Work on clear sounds. Practice difficult words like "think," "world," "comfortable." Use stress on important words in sentences. Listen to native speakers on YouTube or podcasts and copy their rhythm.

Use the 1-minute preparation time well. Write quick notes with main ideas and examples. In Part 2, speak for the full 1-2 minutes. Start with the topic, explain why, give reasons, and add a personal example. In Part 3, answer the question first, then explain more with "for example" or "this is because."

Speak at a normal speed. Do not rush or pause too long. Use simple connecting words like "well," "you know," "actually," or "I think" to sound natural. Practice talking about daily topics for 1-2 minutes without stopping. Record yourself on your phone.

Do one full listening test every few days. Use official Cambridge books or IDP free samples. Sit in a quiet room with headphones. Time yourself exactly 30 minutes plus 10 minutes transfer time. After finishing, check answers and note mistakes.

Read questions before the audio starts. Underline key words like names, dates, or numbers. Write answers directly on the question paper while listening. Transfer them neatly at the end. Spelling must be correct. Numbers like "fifteen" or "50" can be written either way but check instructions. Do not leave blanks

Listen to many accents every day. British, Australian, American, Canadian voices all appear in the test. Use BBC podcasts, Australian news, or TED Talks. Practice with official IELTS samples first. Note how words change with accents like "water" sounding different.