IELTS

You should study around 2 to 4 hours per day. If your English is already okay, 2–3 hours may work. If you are weak, try to give more time. Make a study plan and follow it daily.

Yes, you can do IELTS preparation in one month. Many students do it. But you have to be serious and study every day. Give time to all 4 parts, Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking, and don't miss any day.

Yes, IELTS gives scores like 6.0, 6.5, 7.0 etc. If your average is 6.25, it will be Band 6.5. But if you get a score of 6.75, then it becomes Band 7. So yes the overall score gets rounded off to the nearest and next band.

Yes, the band score system is same for both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. But the Reading and Writing questions are little different, so sometimes scoring feels harder in Academic.

Most universities ask for IELTS Band 6.5 or 7.0 Some places may take Band 6, but they also want each section (like Writing, Speaking) not too low. Better to aim for Band 6.5 or more.

Your overall band is the average of all 4 section scores. If you get 6 in Reading, 7 in Listening, 6.5 in Writing, and 7 in Speaking, then average is 6.625, and it becomes Band 6.5. IELTS rounds it up or down.

You can use Shiksha Free IELTS Classes, IDP official website, and British Council practice tests. Also, on YouTube, many free videos are there with IELTS tips, tricks, and sample answers.

If you study about 2 to 3 hours daily, it's enough. Give time to all 4 parts: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. You can change subjects every day so it don't feel boring.

You need the Cambridge books for practice tests. You need a timer or watch to stop yourself in 60 minutes. Also watch some YouTube videos to understand how to solve tricky questions. Consistancy is key.

Yes, many students can prepare for IELTS at home without any coaching. You just need books or online material, a simple plan, and practice every day. If you try hard and follow your plan, you can get good IELTS score by yourself.