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| Test Takers |
Undergraduate, Graduate programme & well as for immigration purpose. |
Undergraduate, Graduate Doctoral or MBA Programs. |
Undergraduate Programs. |
MBA Aspirants & MS & Doctoral progress. In management related fields. |
MS, MA & PhD aspirants. |
| Test Accepted By |
UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada & in US over 500 univs. |
Us & Canada few univs, in UK & New Zealand |
US mandatory & few Univs. In Canada |
Required world wide. |
US, few univs in UK, Canada, Australia & New Zealand |
| Test Conducted By |
Jointly conducted by University of Cambridge ESOL, British Council & IDP. |
ETS-Prometric |
ETS College board |
ACT - Person VUE |
ETS-Prometric |
| Nature of Test |
Paper based Test (PBT) |
Internet Based Test (iBT) |
Paper Based Test (PBT) |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Test pattern |
Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking. |
Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking. |
Writing, Critical, Reading & Quantitative. |
AWA, Quantitative & Verbal. |
AWA, Quantitative & Verbal. |
| Test Duration |
2hrs 45mins. |
4hrs. |
3hrs 20mins. |
3hrs. 45mins |
3-3.5 hrs. |
| Test Scores |
0-9 band. Good Score 6.5+band. |
120. Good Score 90+ |
2400. Good Score 2250+ |
800(Q+V). AWA(0-6) scale. Good Score 650+ |
1600(Q+V). AWA (0-6) scale. Good Score 1300+ |
| Test Score Validity |
2 years. |
2 years. |
5years. |
5years. |
5years. |
| Official Score Reported |
Mailed after 13 days of taking the test. |
Mailed after 15 days of taking the test. |
Mailed after 3-4 weeks of taking the test. |
Mailed after 3-4 weeks of taking the test. |
Mailed after 3-4 weeks of taking the test. |
| When is the Test Conducted? |
Four times a month |
Every Month but fixed dates. |
Six times a year. |
Throughout the year. |
Throughout the year. |
| Test Repetition Policy |
Next Available date. |
Once in a Calender Month. |
On Fixed Dates. |
Once in a Calender Month. |
Once in a Calender Month. |
| Where Does One Register For The Test? |
IDP & British Council in the city where one wants to take test. |
Prometric - Gurgaon |
ETS-New Jersey. |
ACT - Minnesota |
British Council in the city where one wants to take test. |
| Mode of Registration |
Online or Walk in to the Center with completed Test Application Form & Documents. |
Online, Telephonic or by Post. |
Online or by Post. |
Online, Telephonic, Fax or by Post. |
Online, Telephonic or by Post. |
| Proof of Document Required for Registration |
Original & Valid Passport |
Original & Valid Passport |
Original & Valid Passport |
Original & Valid Passport |
Original & Valid Passport |
| *Test Fee |
Rs.7,600 |
US$ 165 |
US$ 99 |
US$ 250 |
US$ 190 |
| Mode of Payment |
Demand Draft/ Credit Card/ Cash |
Bank Draft / International Credit Card |
Bank Draft / International Credit Card |
Bank Draft / International Credit Card |
Bank Draft / International Credit Card |
| Additional Score Reporting Fee |
Rs. 150 per institute. |
US $ 17 per institute. |
US$ 9.50 per institute. |
US$ 28 per institute. |
US$ 15 per institute. |
| Coaching Fee (Rs.) |
5515/-** |
5515/-** |
15442/-** |
16545/-** |
14339/-** |
| Duration |
20hrs 3 to 4 Weeks |
20hrs 3 to 4 Weeks |
100hrs 2 1/2 to 3 months |
100hrs 2 1/2 to 3 months |
100hrs 2 1/2 to 3 months |
