IELTS Exam Pattern 2024

IELTS Exam pattern 2024 remains the same. The conducting body has not made any changes in the IELTS exam pattern. This widely recognized English test is used for two purposes; admission abroad and visa application. The more a candidate scores on IELTS, the better university he/ she gets. To score a better band on IELTS, candidates must understand the IELTS exam pattern.

The table below discusses the IELTS exam pattern in detail:

Sections with Duration	IELTS Academic Test Description	Total Questions
Listening (30 minutes)	It encompasses four recorded monologues and conversations	40
Reading (60 minutes)	Three long reading passages with tasks Texts range from descriptive and factual to discursive, and analytical including non-verbal material like diagrams, graphs, and illustrations texts are authentic (taken from books, journals, and newspapers)	40
Writing (60 minutes)	In Writing 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	2
Speaking (11-14 minutes)	A face-to-face interview includes an introduction of the candidate, a cue card, and a detailed discussion	3

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