IELTS

It is better to apply at least 2 or 3 weeks before your IELTS test. If you wait too late, your preferred date or centre may not be available for offline or even online IELTS registration.

The IELTS fee is INR 17,000 for paper-based or computer-based test. This is same for both online and offline IELTS registration. 

Yes, someone else can submit your IELTS documents for you. But make sure all the forms are filled, and your passport copy and payment proof are correct.

If you go to IDP office to book IELTS slot in offline mode, soon after the payment of IELTS fees, they will give you a confirmation letter right away. If you send by courier, you will get SMS or email confirmation once IDP checks your documents.

Yes, you can do IELTS offline application. You can visit any IDP office, go to an IDP partner centre, or send your documents by courier to book your IELTS test.

To register for IELTS exam log on to the IDP IELTS India website. You will see Register for IELTS, click on it. It will take you to the booking page. 

Yes, total time for both the IELTS exam is around 2 hours and 45 minutes. No change in time for Academic or General Training test.

Mostly, Academic IELTS is little more difficult, because Reading and Writing topics are harder. General is more simple and for daily life use.

In IELTS Academic Reading, you will read 3 long and hard passages from books or magazines. On the other hand, in General Reading, you get shorter and simple texts like ads, emails, notices, etc. It's easier than Academic.

The Listening and Speaking sections are same in both tests. No change in questions or format. You will do same type of listening audio and face-to-face speaking in both.