# **IELTS Test – Text + Visual Flowchart Guide**

Below is a simple, clean, text‑based visual flowchart of the complete IELTS test journey.

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# **🎯 IELTS Test Flowchart (Text + Visual Format)**

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START
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| 1. Register for IELTS |
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– Choose Academic / General
– Select test date & centre
– Upload ID proof
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| 2. Prepare for the Test |
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– Study modules
– Take mock tests
– Improve vocabulary
– Practice speaking daily
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| 3. Test Day (4 Modules Sequence) |
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+–> Listening (30 mins)
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+–> Reading (60 mins)
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+–> Writing (60 mins)
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+–> Speaking (11–14 mins)
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| 4. Results |
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– TRF issued in 3–13 days
– Online score access
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| 5. Next Steps |
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– Apply to universities
– Submit TRF
– Re‑attempt if needed
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END
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# **📘 Detailed Text Breakdown**

## **1️⃣ Register for the IELTS Test**

* Choose **Academic** or **General Training**
* Pick your **test centre** (Maninagar, Ahmedabad, etc.)
* Select test type: **Computer-based** or **Paper-based**
* Fill personal details and upload ID
* Pay the test fee

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## **2️⃣ Prepare for the Test**

* Make a study plan (4–6 weeks recommended)
* Practice Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking daily
* Use Cambridge IELTS books
* Give full-length **timed mock tests**
* Get feedback from a trainer

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## **3️⃣ Test Day Flow (Visual + Sequence)**

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TEST DAY
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v v v
Listening –> Reading –> Writing –> Speaking
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### **Listening (30 minutes)**

* 4 sections
* Audio played once
* 40 questions

### **Reading (60 minutes)**

* Academic / General versions differ
* 3 long passages
* 40 questions

### **Writing (60 minutes)**

* Task 1 + Task 2
* Task 2 carries more marks

### **Speaking (11–14 minutes)**

* Face-to-face interview
* 3 parts: Introduction → Cue Card → Discussion

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## **4️⃣ Results**

* Available **online** in 3–5 days (CBT)
* Paper-based: 11–13 days
* TRF delivered or downloadable

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## **5️⃣ Next Steps**

* Apply to universities
* Submit your TRF
* Consider re-attempting if target score not reached

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