Writing: In the Writing section, you will be asked to demonstrate your ability to write effectively in English. There are two tasks: Task 1 and Task 2. In Task 1, for the Academic module, you will interpret and summarize visual information, such as graphs or charts. For the General Training module, you will be presented with a situation and asked to write a letter. In Task 2, you will write an essay responding to a given topic or statement.

There are two compulsory tasks. Task 1 requires 150 words, and candidates are asked to look at a diagram, table, or data and to present the information in their own words. Task 2 requires at least 250 words, and all candidates are presented with a point of view, argument, or problem and asked to provide general factual information, present a solution, justify an opinion, evaluate ideas and evidence, etc.

Total no. of questions: 2
Total time: 60 minutes 

Writing- IELTS Academic

• It includes two tasks wherein the topics are of general interest and relatable for candidates applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate program.
• For your first task, you will be handed a paper that would contain either a diagram, table, or graph. You will be required to recapitulate and define the given data in your own words. You may be asked to explain a certain data entry, process the given information, or a flowchart to logically arrive at a conclusion.
• In the next task, you need to write an essay as a response to your deduction from the given data and support your argument with relevant examples, through the given data. Please note that the writing style should be strictly formal.

Writing- IELTS General Training

• It also includes two tasks, yet, it is much easier than that of the academic format.
• You will be asked to write a letter as per the given situation. The letter can be formal, semi-formal, or personal depending upon the situation presented. You will be asked to explain, request something, or support your argument to a certain authority.
• Based on the above viewpoint, you will be asked to draft an essay on the same. The arguments and opinions mentioned here should be supported by relevant instances and the writing style can be a bit personal.