Score Comparision
IELTS |
TOEFL | PTE A | ||
Paper Based | Computer Based | Internet Based | ||
7.5 | 627 | 263 | 107 | 73 – 79 |
7 | 600 | 250 | 100 | 65 – 72 |
6.5 | 577 | 233 | 90 | 59 – 64 |
6 | 550 | 213 | 79 | 51 – 58 |
5.5 | 525 | 197 | 71 | 43 – 50 |
5 | 500 | 173 | 61 | 35 – 42 |
Mandatory Tests | ||||||
IELTS | TOEFL | GRE | GMAT | SAT | PTE | |
Score valid for |
2 Years |
2 Years |
5 Years |
5 Years |
2 Years |
2 Years |
Test Dates | ||||||
IELTS | TOEFL | GRE | GMAT | SAT | PTE | |
Test Dates |
Every Week |
Every Week |
Every Week |
Every Week |
Every 2-3 Months |
Metros – 6 days/month, Other Cities – 4 days/month |
Test Centers |
IDP & British Council i.e. 2 centers |
Many |
Prometric Test Center |
Prometric Test Centers |
1 at all major cities |
Pearson VUE’s Test Centers |
Retaking of Test |
No minimum time frame |
Not in the same month |
Not in the same month |
Not in the same month |
Not Specified |
After 5 days of previous appointment |
Type of Testing |
PBT* |
iBT* |
CAT* |
CAT* |
CAT* |
CBT |
Maximum Marks |
9.0 Bands |
120 |
340 |
800 |
2400 | 90 |
Minimum Qualifying Score |
5.5 Bands |
73 Bachelor's |
290 |
450 |
1200 | 51 |
Modules Tested |
Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening |
Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening |
Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical Writing Assessment [AWA] |
Verbal, Mathematical & quantitative Skills. Analytical writing Assessment(AWA) |
Essay, Reading, Writing, Mathematics |
Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening |
Website |
www.ielts.org | www.toefl.org | www.gre.org | www.mba.com | www.collegeboard.com | www.pte.com |