Format of the IELTS

The IELTS has four parts:
1. Listening Section - This consists of 4 parts with approximately 40 questions. Total time allotted to this section is 30 minutes, and another 10 minutes as transfer time (to transfer your answers to the answer sheet).

2. (Academic or General) Reading Section -This section will consist of 3 parts with approximately 40 questions. Total time allotted is 60 minutes.

3. (Academic or General) Writing Section -This section will consist of two writing tasks. Total time allotted is 60 minutes.

4. Speaking Section - Total time allotted to this section is 11 to 14 minutes.

The total duration of the test is 2 hours 45 minutes.