IELTS Exam Pattern

In general IELTS test contains the following 4 sections

1. Listening (30 minutes)
2. Reading (60 minutes)
3. Writing (60 minutes)
4. Speaking (11–14 minutes).

The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are done in one sitting. The Speaking test may be on the same day or up to seven days before or after the other tests.

Based on the Admission / Visa requirements IELTS test takers can choose between one of the following versions of the test.

IELTS Exam Dates and Scores

IELTS tests are held in over 900 locations across the world with tests up to four times a month, IELTS has 48 fixed test dates each year to ensure high levels of quality and security.

The Exam dates differ based on the country in which the student takes the test, for details of the available dates in your country refer the following IELTS site.
http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_information/how_do_i_register/test_dates.aspx

You can find your nearest test center using the search option available in IELTS site.
http://www.ielts.org/test_centre_search/search_results.aspx

The Fee for the IELTS exam varies is roughly about Rs. 8000/- (INR)

Scores

Foundations of GMAT Verbal: GMAT Strategy Guides

Overview
Manhattan GMAT's Foundations of Verbal provides a refresher of the basic verbal concepts tested on the GMAT. Designed to be user-friendly for all students, this book provides easy-to-follow explanations of fundamental concepts and step-by-step application of these concepts to examples. It’s an invaluable resource for students who want to cement their understanding of basic principles such as grammar, logic, and reading, while building core verbal skills for the GMAT.

Purchase of this book includes access to the Foundations of Verbal Homework Bank of extra practice questions and detailed explanations not included in the book, as well as to the Foundations of Verbal Bonus Drill Set.

Title	Foundations of GMAT Verbal: GMAT Strategy Guides
Author	Manhattan Publication
Publisher	Manhattan Publication
Publishing Date	2011
Pages	311
Price	1598/-
Price @ Flipkart	1311/-

Cracking the New GMAT, 2013 Edition

Overview

If you need to know it for the next-generation GMAT, it’s in this book. Cracking the New GMAT, 2013 Edition has been completely revised and updated for the changes coming to the new GMAT in June 2012. It includes:

   1  Access to 2 full-length practice tests
   2  Tons of sample problems and drills in the book covering all 4 GMAT sections, plus more extra         practice on the companion web site
   3  Step-by-step instruction on the new GMAT question types: table analysis, graphics                   interpretation, multi-source reasoning, and two-part analysis
   4 Thorough review of all tested topics, including data sufficiency, arithmetic, algebra,                    geometry, sentence correction, reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and more

Title	Cracking the New GMAT, 2013 Edition
Author	Rachel Willson-Broyles
Publisher	Random House Information Group
Publishing Date	2012
Pages	803
Price	799/-
Price @ Flipkart	559/-

MANHATTAN GMAT PREP NUMBER PROPERTIES

Overview

The Number Properties Guide prepares students to face questions on the GMAT that test mathematical logical reasoning abilities and reinforces the recognition of common patterns.

Title	MANHATTAN GMAT PREP NUMBER PROPERTIES
Author	Manhattan Prep Publishing
Publisher	Manhattan Prep Publishing
Publishing Date	2012
Pages	184
Price	1797/-
Price @ Flipkart	1258/-