Entrance Tests

IELTS (International English language testing System) TOEFL iBT PTE Academic GRE (Graduate Record Examination) GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

IELTS (International English language testing System)

www.ielts.org
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration, with over 2 million tests taken in the last year.

IELTS assesses all of your English skills — Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, and is designed to reflect how you will use English at study, at work, and at play, in your new life abroad.
IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL). International teams of writers contribute to IELTS test materials. Ongoing research ensures that IELTS remains fair and unbiased. Test writers from different English-speaking countries develop IELTS content so it reflects real-life situations.

http://ielts.org/pdf/Information%20for%20Candidates_2013.pdf

IELTS Test Components –

https://www.ieltsidpindia.com/ielts-structure.aspx

IELTS Test Structure.

Brief info about IELTS

Test Taken By:	Undergraduate, Graduate programs & Migration
Test Accepted By:	All Countries around the Globe. UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada , USA
Test Conducted By:	Jointly conducted by University of Cambridge ESOL, British Council & IDP.
Nature of Test:	Paper Based Test (PBT)
Skills Tested:	Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking
Test Duration:	2:45 mins
Total Test Scores:	9 band.
Validation of Test Score:	2 years.
Official Score Reported:	13 days
When is the Test Conducted ?:	Thrice a month
Test Repetition:	Next available date
Registration of Test:	British Council Centers
Mode of Registration:	Online or Walk-in
Document Required for Registration:	Valid Passport (Original)
Test Fee:	Rs. 13,250
Mode of Payment:	Demand Draft / Credit Card / Cash

TOEFL iBT

www.toefl.org
Test of English as Foreign Language

The TOEFL® test measures the ability of nonnative English speakers to use and understand the English language as it is heard, spoken, read and written in the university classroom.

Brief info about TOEFL iBT

Test Taken By:	Undergraduate, Graduate Doctoral or MBA Programs.
Test Accepted By:	USA, Canada, UK , Australia
Test Conducted By:	ETS-Prometric
Mode of Test:	Internet Based Test (iBT)
Skills Tested:	Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking
Duration of the Test:	4 hrs
Total Test Scores:	120.
Validity of Test score:	2 years.
Official Score Reported:	10-15 days
Test Conducted On:	Every month but fixed dates. Repetition of Test Earliest Test available
Registration of the Test ?:	Prometric-( Gurgaon)
Mode of Registration:	Online, / Phone / Post.
Document Required for Registration:	Valid Passport (Original)
Test Fee:	US$ 165
Mode of Payment:	Credit Card / bank Draft

TOEFL iBT Test Sections

Section	Time Limit	Questions	Tasks
Reading*	60–80 minutes	36–56 questions	Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions.
Listening	60–90 minutes	34–51 questions	Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions.
Break	10 minutes	—	—
Speaking	20 minutes	6 tasks	Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks.
Writing	50 minutes	2 tasks	Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing.

PTE Academic

www.pearsonpte.com
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is a new, international, computer-based academic English language test. The test accurately measures the listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills of test takers who are non-native speakers of English and need to demonstrate their level of academic English proficiency.

PTE Academic delivers a real-life measure of test takers’ language ability to universities, higher education institutions, government departments and organizations requiring academic English. PTE Academic is endorsed by the Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC)®.

Brief info about PTE (Academic)

Test Conducted By :	Pearson - VUE
Skills Tested:	Listening, Reading, Speaking & Writing
Declaration of Results :	Available on-line within 5 working days
Mode of Registration :	Online / Phone
Payment Mode :	Credit card
Mode of Exam :	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration of Test :	3 hrs.
Validity of Test Score :	2 Years
Total Score :	90
Additional Score Reporting Fee :	Free
Test Conducted :	Every month but fixed dates.
Repetition of Test :	Next available date
Registration of Test :	http://www.pearsonvue.com/pte/
Document Required for Registration :	Valid Passport (Original)
Exam Fees :	9350/-

For test Format: http://www.pearsonpte.com/TestMe/Preparing/Pages/home.aspx

GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

www.ets.org/gre

The GRE revised General Test measures your verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills — skills that have been developed over a long period of time and are not related to a specific field of study but are important for all.

Brief info about GRE

Test Taken By :	Masters Students – Non Management Programs
Test Accepted by:	All the countries (UK, USA, AUS, NZ, CANADA, SINGAPORE)
Test Conducted By:	ETS
Mode of Test:	Computer Based (CBT)
Skills Tested:	Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Analytical writing Skills
Test Duration:	3 hr 45 mins
Total Test Scores:	340
Validity of Test score:	5 years
Official scores reported:	10-15 days
Test Conducted:	365 days (throughout the year)
Test Repetition:	Once in calender month
Registration of Test:	(Prometric, Gurgaon)
Mode of Registration:	Online
Docs required for registration:	Valid Passport (Original)
Test Fee:	$ 185
Mode of Payment:	Credit Card / Bank Draft

Test Structure: http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/about/content/cbt/

GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)

www.mba.com

GMAT test is taken by students who want to study Management Programs (Masters)

It measures one's verbal, quantitative & analytical skills. It is conducted throughout the year. GMAT is accepted by university in USA, UK, Australia, Canada, etc.

Brief info about GMAT

Test taken by:	Management students (For Masters Programs Only)
Test Conducted by:	GMAC
Mode of Test:	Online (Computer Based Test)
Skills Tested:	Quantitative, Verbal and Analytical
Duration of Test:	3hrs 30 mins
Test scores:	800
Validation of Test score:	5 years
Official scores reported:	10-15 days
Test Repetition:	Once in calendar month
Test Registration:	www.mba.com
Mode of Registration:	Online / Phone / Fax / Post
Docs required for registration:	Valid Passport (Original)
Test Fee:	$250
Mode of payment:	Credit Card / Bank Draft

Test Structure: http://www.mba.com/the-gmat/test-structure-and-overview.aspx

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

www.collegeboard.org

The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge. It tests your knowledge of reading, writing and math — subjects that are taught every day in high school classrooms.

Brief info about SAT

Test taken by:	Under Graduates Only
Test Conducted By:	ETS (College board)
Mode of Test:	Online (Computer Based Test)
Skills Tested:	Quantitative, Critical Reading, Writing
Duration of Test:	4 hours
Test score:	2400
Validation of the Test:	5 years
Official Scores Reported:	10-15 days
Test Conducted:	6 times a year
Test Repetition:	On fixed Dates and Month
Test Registration:	www.collegeboard.org
Mode of Registration:	Online / PostDocument
Required for Registration:	Valid Passport (Original)
Test Fee:	$ 105
Mode of Payment:	Credit Card / Bank Draft

Test Structure: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-practice-questions