International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test for study, work and migration, with more than three million tests taken in the past year. The IELTS results are recognised by more than 10,000 organisations, including educational institutions, employers, professional associations and governments, in 140 countries around the world.
You can choose to take your IELTS test either on paper or computer, depending on your convenience. There is no difference in the content, format or level of difficulty between the two options. Remember, you will have to carefully choose which module you wish to take – IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training, depending on the purpose of your taking the test. However, to study in the UK, you’ll have to take the IELTS test approved for UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI).
Exam Pattern
IELTS Listening Test
30 minutes
IELTS Listening Test
You will have to listen to four recordings and then answer the questions asked. The recordings are of native English speakers and the duration of the test is 30 minutes.
IELTS Reading Test
60 minutes
IELTS Reading Test
IELTS Reading test requires you to answer 40 questions and is designed to test you on an array of reading skills. You would have to read for gist, main ideas, details, logical arguments, skimming, and figuring out the writers’ attitudes, opinions and intentions.
IELTS Writing Test
60 minutes
IELTS Writing Test
IELTS writing test requires you to complete two tasks and covers topics of general interest based on the module you are taking.
IELTS Speaking Test
11-14 minutes
IELTS Speaking Test
IELTS Speaking test assesses your spoken English skills. The test is recorded and conducted in three parts.
SAT is a placement test utilized by most schools and colleges to make admission choices. The SAT is a Multiple-choice questions pattern, pencil-and-paper test made and controlled by the College Board. (The other is ACT).
The motive behind the SAT is to quantify a secondary school understudy's preparation for school, and give universities one common point that can be utilized for comparison for all applicants’ results. The SAT test is offered broadly consistently in August, October, November, December, March, May, and June. The SAT takes three hours to finish, plus 50 minutes for the SAT with essay
The SAT has four sections: Reading, Writing and Language, Math (no calculator), and Math (calculator allowed).
There are two types of SAT –
- SAT General Test
- SAT Subject Test – It is designed to measure a secondary school student's proficiency in a particular subject.
Exam Pattern
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Reading Test - 65 min Writing & Language Test - 35 min Total Marks – 800
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Reading Test – 52 standard multiple-choice questions Writing & Language Test – 44 standard multiple – choice
Mathematics
Duration - 80 min
Mathematics
No Calculator(25 min) - 25 questions Calculator(55 min) - 38 questions Total Marks - 800
Essay (Optional and Separate)
Time Allotted - 50 minutes
Essay (Optional and Separate)
Score - 2 to 8 scale 1 evidence-based essay
Total Score
1600ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test administered by ACT, Inc.
The purpose of the ACT test is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants.
There are four ACT sections:
- English
- Reading
- Mathematics
- Science
The ACT is 2 hours and 55 minutes long. If you choose to take the ACT with Essay, the test will be 3 hours and 35 minutes long.
Exam Pattern
Mathematics
Duration - 60 min
Mathematics
60 items, 60 minutes 1-36 Score
Reading
Duration - 35 min
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Reading Test – 52 standard multiple-choice questions Writing & Language Test – 44 standard multiple – choice
Science
Time Allotted - 35 min
Essay (Optional and Separate)
40 items 1-36 score
English
Time Allotted - 45 min
Essay (Optional and Separate)
75 items 1-36 score
Writing - Optional
Time Allotted - 40 min
Essay (Optional and Separate)
1 Prompt 2-12 score
Total Score
36Graduate Management Admission Test, or GMAT, is an important part of the business school application process. The GMAT is a multiple-choice, computer-based and computer-adaptive standardized exam that is often required for admission to graduate business programs globally. The GMAT exam measures your command of basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, multi-source data analysis, and grammar. More importantly, it measures your ability to analyse and evaluate written material, think critically, and solve problems. The GMAT is first and foremost a test of your critical thinking skills.
Exam Pattern
Analytical Writing Assessment
Duration - 30 min
Analytical Writing Assessment
1 Argument Essay
Integrated Reasoning
Time Allotted - 30 min
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Reading Test – 52 standard multiple-choice questions Writing & Language Test – 44 standard multiple – choice
Quantitative Section
Time Allotted - 62 min
Essay (Optional and Separate)
31 questions
Verbal Section
Time Allotted - 65 min
Verbal Section
36 questions
Total Score
800Graduate Record Examination, or GRE, is a significant step in the graduate school or business school application process. The GRE is a multiple-choice, computer-based, standardized exam that is often required for admission to graduate programs and graduate business programs (MBA) globally.
GRE, General Test measures your verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills. Prospective graduate or business school applicants can take GRE once in every 21 days for up to five times within any continuous 12-month period.
Exam Pattern
Mathematics
Duration - 60 min
Mathematics
60 items, 60 minutes 1-36 Score
Reading
Duration - 35 min
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Reading Test – 52 standard multiple-choice questions Writing & Language Test – 44 standard multiple – choice
Science
Time Allotted - 35 min
Essay (Optional and Separate)
40 items 1-36 score
English
Time Allotted - 45 min
Essay (Optional and Separate)
75 items 1-36 score
Writing - Optional
Time Allotted - 40 min
Essay (Optional and Separate)
1 Prompt 2-12 score