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IELTS 2022 Exam Pattern

IELTS Exam Pattern has two types – Academic and General Training. In both the IELTS test pattern, candidates are measured on four components of the English language – Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. The total duration of IELTS is 2hrs 45 minutes. IELTS reading, writing, and listening are conducted on the same day whereas IELTS Speaking can be scheduled on the afternoon of the test day or within a week. 

The IELTS exam pattern comprises four sections – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. IELTS Reading, Writing, and Listening sections are completed on the same day and IELTS Speaking can be scheduled up to a week before or after other tests.

IELTS Exam Pattern 

Section No. of Questions Duration
Listening 40 30 Min
Academic Reading 40 60 Min
General Training Reading 40 60 Min
Speaking (Interview) 3 Sections 11 – 14 Min
General Training Writing

Task 1 – 150 Words

Task 2 – 250 Words

60 Min
Academic Writing

Task 1 – 150 Words

Task 2 – 250 Words

60 Min