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a year agoNew answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, but you must be alone in a private room during the entire test. Ensure you have a space where you can close the door, avoid interruptions, and show a 360° view of your surroundings to the proctor before the exam starts.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, students who have registered for the ITO individually can appear for the exam from home through the online mode. Such candidate will require computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone wi an internet connection to appear for the online exam.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes. Both domestic and international debit/credit cards are accepted for payment. One should make sure that their payment card is enabled for international transactions and has sufficient balance for the registration fee of INR 16,900.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates should first check the availability of test centres in their location. If test centres are not operational or you are more comfortable testing from home, you may opt for the TOEFL iBT Home Edition. Candidates juts have to make sure they have the system that meets ETS TOEFL requirements and your environment is secure for test monitoring.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates have to bring the original passport on the IELTS test day. The passport should clearly show the name, photograph, and signature. A scanned image, photocopy, or digital version will not be accepted. The passport has to be valid and physical for entry to the exam hall.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
Speaking section has 3 parts which has to be covered in 11-14 minutes.
Part 1 (4–5 minutes):
Simple questions about yourself (name, work/study, hometown, hobbies).
Part 2 (3–4 minutes total):
You receive a cue card with a topic.
One minute to prepare, then speak for up to two minutes.
Examiner may ask one or two follow-up questions.
Part 3 (4–5 minutes):
Discussion of more abstract ideas linked to Part 2 topic.
You'll be asked to compare, speculate, and justify opinions.
Tip: Treat it like a normal conversation. Be natural, but give full answers (2–3 sentences) rather than one-word responses.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
IELTS Reading section has 40 questions of different question types. You need to complete them within 60 minutes.
Three long passages.
40 questions total.
Passages are taken from books, journals, magazines, and newspapers (Academic).
Question types: multiple choice, matching headings, True/False/Not Given, summary/note/diagram completion, sentence completion.
Academic vs. General:
Academic texts use higher-level academic language.
General Training uses shorter, everyday texts (advertisements, letters, manuals).
Timing tip:
Spend about 20 minutes per passage.
Don't linger on a single tough question—flag it and move on, then return if time allows
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, an expired passport is not allowed for the IELTS exam. You must bring a valid passport on your test day. Even if you have other ID, it will not work. The passport should be unexpired to sit in the exam.
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