Study Abroad

An IELTS score of 6.5 is a decent score, but I am not very sure of what you mean by an aggregate score of 7.0. Is it the overall IELTS band scale you are referring to or your Engineering/ Graduation CGPA/ SGPA. However, whatever be the case, IELTS as the name suggests is an examination for International English Language Testing System. It is conducted purely to test your language skills in the four modules I. e. listening, reading, writing and speaking. No university, not just in Canada, but in the entire world will provide you scholarship based only on your IELTS score. The scholarships provided by the universities to any student are based on a number of factors rather than mere one or two assessing criteria. As far as my knowledge is concerned, students are granted financial aids/ scholarships based on a combined profile of their -
10th & 12th examination marks
Undergraduate degree performance [if applying for a master's programme]
Test results for the courses applied to [I. e. IELTS/ GRE/ GMAT and
The statement of Intent / the Scholarship essay drafted by the student. Once you are assessed on the above criteria and the university feels that you stand out among the other candidates who applied for the same grant, you might be awarded partial or complete funding as per the university norms/ rules and regulations.

If you are planning to study abroad, the admission process will require you to give one language exam and one standardized exam. However, depending on the country, course or college you are targeting, you may be exempt from standardized exams, but you would still be required to take one language exam to show English language proficiency. Depending on the course and college, you may also be required to provide scores of one standardized test. Looking for Abroad Counselling? Get Free Profile Evaluation from Shiksha Expert Counsellors - Sign up Now. Language exams:
The language exams show your English proficiency skills. You need to give either one of the language exams to get admission to any university in an English speaking country. These are required for almost all courses; Undergraduate courses, Postgraduate courses, Certificates or Diplomas (unless mentioned). Different countries give preference to one language exam over others. TOEFL is the preferred exam for universities at US and Canada, while it is not accepted at many colleges in UK. On the other hand, IELTS is the preferred exam for getting admission to universities at UK, Australia and New Zealand. PTE is accepted at a few colleges in US and most colleges in UK. CAE ad CPE are given preference by the British universities. Standardised Exams:
The exams required for various courses will be different. Depending on the courses of your choice, you will be required to give only one standardized test. Here is a table describing exam requirements according to the course of your choice -
Courses/Programs
Standardized Tests
Preferred English Language Tests on country basis
Undergraduate
SAT or ACT
TOEFL for US, Canada
IELTS or PTE for UK, Australia, New Zealand
CAE or CPE for UK
MBA
GMAT or GRE
TOEFL for US, Canada
IELTS or PTE for UK, Australia, New Zealand
CAE or CPE for UK
MS
GRE
TOEFL for US, Canada
IELTS or PTE for UK, Australia, New Zealand
CAE or CPE for UK
Certificate
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TOEFL for US, Canada
IELTS or PTE for UK, Australia, New Zealand
CAE or CPE for UK.