IELTS

If International University you are targeting for higher studies requires TOFEL and IELTS score, then you will have to appear in these examination even if you have studies in English medium school till 10+2.

Hi Shinto, please write to the universities or colleges about it, they may accept you with this score or suggest you a retake.Some colleges may even suggest you a bridge course.

Hi Gurjot,
Do whatever interests you. Moreover, it is not mandatory to go abroad for higher studies. If you don't know what you want you should study here and find out your interest.

Hi Jatin, yes you can but you are from a PCM background so colleges will ask you why hotel management after PCM. You must have a convincing answer.

Hi, it's hard to name as such.Its a college specific query and they may or may not accept your score depending on your profile and internal requirements. Some colleges my also offer you a bridge course in English.

You can check the SAIT website for the eligibility for the course as I know the minimum band is 6.0.

Hi,
The score of 6 is the minimum requirement to be eligible. If it's higher, you definitely have an edge. So, check the colleges eligibility and apply.

Most of the universities offer admission on 6 band, maybe their might be some universities which will give you admission.

Do as much general reading as possible. Focus on reading short articles on topics that interest you or on topics that are common in IELTS. Newspapers and magazines are a great resource here.
Improve key skills skimming and scanning and reading in detail. You need to train your speed reading skills so that you can read as efficiently as possible.
As the texts are long you need to have a definite strategy for how you manage your time in the exam to make sure you finish on time. Before the exam, you should make yourself familiar with each type of question as they are slightly different.