Study Abroad

Much shorter now. The total time drops to around 80 to 90 minutes. The old one took nearly two hours or about 116 minutes. Shorter passages, adaptive questions, and streamlined tasks cut the length. You finish faster but still cover reading, listening, speaking, and writing fully. This helps if you feel tired during long exams.

The big update was done in 2026. ETS made these changes to make the test shorter, more adaptive, and easier to understand. They wanted better alignment with real-life English use and global standards like CEFR.

No, the University of Nottingham is not in the tier 1 league with universities such as Oxbridge, Imperial, LSE and UCL. However, University of Nottingham is among the most prominent universities all over the world.

Shiksha Popularity Rankings ranks University of Nottingham at #91 in World and #22 in UK.

Mostly yes. Two years is the global standard. Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand, USA follow it strictly for study and migration. A few rare immigration programs might look at three years in special cases. But almost never.

The University of Nottingham is a public research university based in the UK.

As per Shiksha Popularity Rankings, University of Nottingham holds the rank at #91 in World and #22 in UK.

IDP India says no exceptions exist. Check your Test Report Form carefully. The expiry date prints right there. Count the months ahead. Once two years pass the score becomes invalid everywhere. You have to retake the full test if you need a fresh one.

Two years. That is the standard rule. IDP India and all official IELTS partners confirm the score remains usable for exactly two years from your test date. After that it expires. Universities, visa offices, and employers usually refuse scores older than this. Language ability can fade if not practiced. So the two-year limit makes sense. Plan your applications carefully. Submit everything before the expiry hits.

Sometimes yes. For special arrangements due to disability you submit medical proof or doctor's certificate at least six weeks early. That helps get extra time, Braille paper, or other support. If your name changed recently and does not match the passport, bring legal proof like marriage certificate or gazette notification during registration.

Yes, but only a few things. During online or offline registration you upload or show a clear photocopy of your passport's first and last page. Sometimes the observation page too if it has any note. No educational certificates, photos, or birth proof required at that stage. The name on the passport must match exactly what you enter in the form. Any mismatch causes trouble later. IDP India checks this carefully to avoid issues on test day.

Your original valid passport. That is the only ID accepted on test day. IDP India and British Council both insist on this rule. You must use the exact same passport you submitted during registration. No other document like Aadhaar, voter ID, or driving licence works instead. If your passport is missing or expired, you cannot enter the test room and the fee gets forfeited. Keep it safe. Check the expiry date long before booking.