IELTS Test Pattern 2021
There are four section/modules in the Academic IELTS Test. Total Test Time: 2hr 45min (Depending upon test centre speaking test may take place up to 7 days before or after the test date)
| Sections with Duration | IELTS Academic Test Description | Total Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Listening (30 minutes) | It encompasses four recorded monologues and conversations | 40 |
| Reading (60 minutes) | Three long reading passages with tasks text range from descriptive and factual to discursive, and analytical includes non-verbal material like diagrams, graphs, and illustrations texts are authentic (taken from books, journals, and newspapers) | 40 |
| Writing (60 minutes) | A writing task of at least 150 words where the candidate must summarize, describe or explain table, graph, chart, or diagram, and another short essay task of at least 250 words | 2 |
| Speaking (11-14 minutes) | The face-to-face interview includes short questions, speaking at length about a familiar topic, and a structured discussion | 3 |
