IELTS comes in two varieties: Academic and General Training. IELTS Academic is commonly required for entrance to universities as well as other higher-learning institutions, whilst the General Training version is frequently used for immigration or employment registration. For medical professionals aiming to clear PLAB, the focus should be on the IELTS Academic exam.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a widely accepted English language competence test that is used for academic, professional, and immigration purposes.

IELTS Exam Pattern/ Sections

Test Duration

Listening

30 minutes

Reading

60 minutes

Writing

60 minutes

Speaking

11-14 minutes

 


Scoring: IELTS scores are reported on a scale from 0 to 9, with half-band increments. Different organizations and institutions may have specific score requirements for admission or employment purposes, for Australia, the ideal requirement is a band of 7.5 overall.