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.

Exam Pattern

1. Reading Section	3 Sections, Time Allotted - 20 mins. for each section.
2. Listening Section	4 Section, Time Allotted - 30 mins.
3. Speaking Section	Time Allotted - 11 to 15 mins
4. Writing Section	2 Sections, Time Allotted - 20 mins for 1 section and 40 mins for other section
Total Time	2 hours, 45 minutes
Nature of Exam	Paper Based Test (PBT) & Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Scores	IELTS is out of 9.0 bands.

Other details

Website	http://www.ieltsidpindia.com/
Registration	Online
Test Fees	INR 15,500
Score Validity	2 Years
Score Reporting	Applicants can report their IELTS score to maximum of 5 universities as per the STED RO list free of cost after receiving the IELTS result.
Additional Test Score Reporting Fees	INR 250 per Institution via post INR 1500 via courier.

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.

Exam pattern

Listening Section (41 – 57 minutes)	3 – 4 lectures, 6 questions per lecture 2 – 3 conversations, 5 questions per conversation
Reading Section (54 –72 minutes)	3 – 4 reading passages, 700 words long 10 questions per passage
Writing Section (50 mins)	2 tasks of writing essay responses based on reading and listening
Speaking – 17 mins	1 independent and 3 integrated speaking tasks about a familiar topic and discussing material that you read & listened to
Total Scores	TOEFL scores are out of 120 points
Total Time	3 hours

Other Details

Registration*	Online
Nature of Exam	1. Internet Based Test (iBT) 2. TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition 3. TOEFL Essentials
Links	https://www.ets.org/toefl
TOEFL Test Fee	USD 190
Frequency of Tests	Throughout the year (on weekends)
Score Validity	2 Years
Free Score Reporting	There is a provision of reporting your TOEFL test scores to a maximum of four universities of your choice, the cost of which is built into the TOEFL test fee you pay.
Additional Test Score Reporting Fees	USD 20

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.

Exam Pattern

1. Verbal Reasoning (60 minutes)	Two sections with 20 questions each • 30 minutes allotted to each section allowing 1-4 minutes to address each question
2. Quantitative Reasoning (70 minutes)	Two sections with 20 questions each • 35 minutes allotted to each section allowing 1.5-2 minutes to address each question
3. Analytical Writing Assessment (60 mins)	Two essays based on issue & argument • 30 minutes allotted to write each essay
Total Scores	GRE scores are out of 340
Total Time	3 hours, 45 minutes

Other Details

Registration	Online
Nature of Exam	Computer Based Adaptive Test
Links	http://www.ets.org/gre
GRE Test Fee	US $213
Frequency of Tests	Once every 21 days, up to 5 times within a 12 month period from the date of your first test
Score Validity	5 Years
Free Score Reporting	There is a provision of reporting your GRE test scores to a maximum of four universities of your choice (only available on the test date), the cost of which is built into the GRE test fee you pay
Additional Test Score Reporting Fees	US $27

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.

Exam Pattern

Analytical Writing Assessment (30 minutes)	1 Argument essay to measure critical thinking and communication skills
Integrated Reasoning (30 minutes)	12 Questions to analyze data and interpret information presented in varied formats
Quantitative Section (62 mins)	31 Questions to measure your ability to analyze data and use reasoning skills to draw conclusions
Verbal Section (65 mins)	36 Questions to measures your ability to read and understand written material, evaluate arguments and correct written material to conform to standard written English
Total Scores	GMAT scores are out of 800
Total Time	3 hours, 7 minutes

Other Details

Registration	Online
Nature of Exam	Computer Based Adaptive Test
Links	http://www.mba.com
GMAT Test Fee	US $250
Frequency of Tests	5 times within a 12-month period, but cannot apply more than once in any 16-day period
Score Validity	5 Years
Free Score Reporting	There is a provision of reporting your GMAT test scores to a maximum of five universities of your choice, the cost of which is built into the GMAT test fee you pay.
Additional Test Score Reporting Fees	US $35

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.

Exam Pattern

Reading and Writing (65 minutes)	52 standard multiple-choice questions Time Allotted - 65 minutes
Writing & Language Section	44 standard multiple-choice questions Time Allotted - 35 minutes Total Marks – 800
Mathematics (55 minutes)	No Calculator Section - 25 questions Time Allotted - 25 minutes Calculator Section - 38 questions Time Allotted - 55 minutes Total Marks – 800
Total Scores	SAT scores are out of 1600
Total Time	3 hours

Other Details

Registration	Online/Draft
Nature of Exam	Paper Based Test
Links	https://www.collegeboard.org/
SAT Test Fee	US $104
Frequency of Tests	SAT General Test - August, October, December, March, and May
Score Validity	5 Years
Free Score Reporting	There is a provision of reporting your SAT test scores to a maximum of four universities of your choice until 9 days after the test, the cost of which is built into the SAT test fee you pay
Additional Test Score Reporting Fees	US $12

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