IELTS

Hello Renish,
Majority of the universities will not readily accept 5.5 but the best part about Australian universities are the many options available for the applicants, as an international applicant you must or rather you should check with the universities for foundation programs in English. ELICOS is an option you should check out. These are alternatives designed to applicants not meeting English language requirements. Kindly, visit university's websites and email them for this information.

Hi Harsh,
You must take either IELTS or TOEFL to prove your English language skills. Not giving one of them is not an option. Secondly, you should check the university's websites as MBA programmes have altogether a different requirement.

Hi Sukhmeet,
Normally, a band of 6.5 overall is required with no section less than 6. You must visit university websites for specific details as admission requirements are different.

Yes, you need to give IELTS besides GMAT, as most of the universities demand for IELTS band. This test is required to know your English skills in reading, writing and understanding so as to make sure weather you will be able to cope up with the studies in their university. Almost all the Australian and US universities demand the same.

You need to score 8.5 band to pursue MBA in USA.

Yes, you are eligible to apply for PG in Canada. For PG, Canada is the best place.

Hi Naveen,
The eligibility cannot be determined by IELTS scores alone. You must mention your education background, marks you scored and program you want to study. Also, 5 score is not actually acceptable.

Hi,
Take a mock test first, see how much are you prepared and what more needs to be practiced. You will know the areas of improvement this way. Mock tests should be taken regularly. You can also join some coaching to learn more tricks and shortcuts. Kindly, check this link for more details:
http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/prepare