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Anurag Shivam

Contributor-Level 9

There are no specific educational qualifications required to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. Anyone who is at least 16 years old can take the test. 

Why is there no educational requirement?  

The IELTS is an English language proficiency test, not an academic qualification exam.

The test assesses your English skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Who takes the IELTS?

People take the IELTS to study, work, or migrate to English-speaking countries. 

There are two types of IELTS

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Akash Gaur

Contributor-Level 10

Yes, the B-school asks for an acceptable score in the IELTS examination as a proof of language proficiency to secure admission.

Given below are the IELTS & other language proficiency requirements for UG students to satisfy:

Test

Minimum Score

IELTS

6.0

TOEFL

80-88

PTE Academic

51-59

EmSAT

1,400-1,650

Students interested in admission to master's courses at the institute must satisfy the test scores mentioned below:

Test

Minimum Score

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

88

PTE Academic

67

Cambridge English

176

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Akash Gaur

Contributor-Level 10

International students looking to secure admission at the institute must secure a minimum overall band score of 7.0 in respective IELTS exam.

Apart from the above, candidates must also satisfy the test scores listed below:

Test

Minimum Score

   TOEFL-IBT or Home Edition

             100

 

GRE

Qualifying Marks Required

GMAT

Qualifying Marks Required

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Jiya Chauhan

Contributor-Level 9

The University of California, Riverside expects an IELTS score of 6 and 6.5 from graduate and undergraduate international students. Along with IELTS, students must prove their English language proficiency by submitting the scores of TOEFL and Duolingo (in UG). Students can check the English language requirements at the University of California, Riverside below:

English Language Test

UG Score

PG Score

IELTS

6.5 or above

6 or above

TOEFL iBT

80 or above

80 or above

Duolingo

115 or above

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Vipra Surbhi

Contributor-Level 8

Yes, it is possible to study in New Zealand without an IELTS score for international students. Some alternatives to provide proof of English language proficiency for studying in NZ are:

  • Applicants can submit HSE or class 8-12 proof of English medium study; or
  • Submit 5 years of English medium study in primary school and 3 years in senior school; or
  • Qualify for the interview conducted by New Zealand authorities applying without IELTS scores.

Some of the universities in New Zealand that accepts students without an IELTS score are:

Top Universities in New ZealandQS World University Ranking 2025Alternative Accepted Exams
The University of Auckland#65TOEFL, PTE
University of Otago#214TOEFL, PTE
University of Waikato #235TOEFL, PTE
Massey University #239TOEFL, PTE
Victoria University of Wellington#244TOEFL, PTE
University of Canterbury#261TOEFL, PTE
Lincoln University#371TOEFL, PTE
Auckland University of Technology #412TOEFL, PTE

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Ranjeeta Grag

Beginner-Level 5

The IELTS exam syllabus can be checked from below.

IELTS Academic Sections

Section Description

IELTS Listening Section

Test takers will have to listen to recorded texts and answer questions accordingly. On this section, there are:

  • 4 recorded texts

  • 40 questions 

IELTS Reading Section

Test takers would be given lengthy passages to read and answer corresponding questions. There are:

  • 3 passages

  • 40 questions

IELTS Writing Section

Candidates would be required to attempt two tasks addressing topics of broad relevance:

  • Writing Task 1 (150 words)

  • Writing Task 2 (250 words)

IELTS Speaking Section

Divided into 3 parts, the Speaking Section will require the candidates to:

  • Answer general questions about themselves

  • Talk on a particular topic on cue cards and,

  • Answer questions connected to Part 2.

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Akash Gaur

Contributor-Level 10

International students interested in admission to UNSW must secure a minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0.

Apart from IELTS, students must also satisfy the below listed language proficiency test score criteria:

Test

Minimum Score

TOEFL-IBT Home

                 94

 

PTE

65

CAE C1

185

CAE C2

185

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Raushan Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

There many things you look at when pick IELTS institute in Delhi. First, try check different schools and compare what they give, like full IELTS preparation program and expert teachers. Better also see institutes that already show good record, with many students success and high rating.

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Raushan Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

The fees of IELTS exam in Delhi is INR 18,000. The IELTS test fees remain same for all over the country despite any city or state you are applying for the test. 

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