Candidates should keep in mind that the Reading, Listening, and Writing sections of the exam are tested in one sitting. However, the Speaking section can be tested either on the same day, or seven days before or after the date of examination.
Listening
Time: (30 minutes)
It encompasses four recorded monologues and conversations
Description
Total Questions: 40
Reading
Time: (60 minutes)
Three long reading passages with task. Texts range from descriptive and factual to discursive, and analytical including non-verbal material like diagrams, graphs, and illustrations texts are authentic
Description
Total Questions: 40
Writing
Time: (60 minutes)
Task 1 a candidate has to write at least 150 words where he/she must summarize, describe or explain a table, graph, chart, or diagram. In Writing Task 2, a candidate has to write a short essay of at least 250 words
Description
Total Questions: 2
Speaking
Time: (11-14 minutes )
A face-to-face interview includes an introduction of the candidate, a cue card, and a detailed discussion
Description
Total Questions: 3
IELTS Paper Pattern
In order to understand the IELTS Pattern deeply, candidates should also know the IELTS Syllabus.
IELTS Syllabus includes different sections, Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The complete test duration is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Listening
The total length of this section is 30 minutes and it is divided into four parts candidates have to answer different types of 40 questions.
Reading
The reading section comprises three texts of general interest that deals with issues that are suitable for candidates going to pursue post-graduate or undergraduate program. The total time for this section is 60 minutes and it comprises almost 40 questions.
Writing
The duration of this section is 60 minutes and it comprises of two tasks. In Task 1, a candidate has to write a summary based on a graph/table/process in at least 150 words. In Task 2, a candidate has to write a discursive essay of at least 250 words.
Speaking
The total time of this section varies from 11 to 14 minutes in which candidates have to give a face-to-face interview. With the help of this section, the candidates are checked whether they can communicate effectively and present their ideas coherently in English.