• Listening

It has 4 sections and 40 questions in all. It lasts for 40 minutes including 10 minutes transfer time for the answers to the main answer sheet.

• Reading Academic Module

Reading has 3 passages, 40 questions in all.  Candidates are given only 1 hour to complete reading.

• Reading General Module

Reading has 3 passages, 40 questions in all.  Candidates are given only 1 hour to complete reading.

• Writing Academic Module

It has 2 writing tasks. Task 1 is primarily Report writing (explaining diagrams and charts). Essay on task 1 must not be less than 150 words. Students are advised to spend 20 minutes on this task.

Task 2 is Argumentative essay. Essay on task 2 must not be less than 250 words. Students are advised to spend 40 minutes on the same. In all time allotted for writing is 1 hour.

• Writing General Module

It also has 2 writing tasks. Task- 1 presents a Letter Prompt (formal or informal). Students must write at least 150 words for the same. Task 2 is the same as that of the Academic Module.

• Speaking

Speaking has 3 parts and lasts for 11-14 minutes. It is done on a one-to-one basis with the student and mostly on another day.

1. Examiner asks general questions to the student, which relates to his/her work, studies, hobbies etc. This part lasts between 4 and 5 minutes.
2. The candidate is given a topic to speak, which is printed on a task card. Students have to speak for 1 minute at least. They are given one minute to think and write down some points. This part lasts between 3 and 4 minutes.
3. It’s a two-way discussion with the examiner (questions mostly related to part 2 topic will be asked). The discussion lasts between 4 and 5 minutes.