Do I need IELTS score to take admission at Newcastle University England?
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1 Answer
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Yes, meeting the English language requirements is one of the major Newcastle University eligibility criteria for international students. It accepts major English exam scores as proof of English language proficiency. Students can refer to the table below for minimum score requirements:
English Proficiency Exam
UG Minimum Score Requirements
PG Minimum Score Requirements
IELTS Academic
Overall score of 6.5 or higher
(With no less than 5.5 in each band)
Overall score of 6.5 or higher
(With no less than 6.0 in each band)
TOEFL iBT
Overall score of 90 or higher
(With no less than: 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing)
Overall score of 90 or higher
(With no less than: 20 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 20 in Writing)
PTE Academic
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Overall score of 70 or higher
(With no less than 65 in each sub-skill)
For admissions to undergraduate courses, Indian students can submit their academic English exam scores as the a proof of proficiency in the language. A score of 75% in English in the Indian 12th Standard Examination makes the candidate eligible for admissions. Note that additional interviewing conditions may also apply.
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Please check the Reporting Time on your email. You should reach the centre 30 minutes early. Once the main GATE is closed, the security will not allow anyone to enter. You will lose your exam fee. So please check traffic and plan properly.
You must bring your Original Passport. This is mandatory. Please check that the passport number is same as what you used during registration. If you bring a photocopy or just a photo in mobile, you will not be allowed to sit for the exam. No other ID card like license or Aadhar is accepted.
You do not need to go to the center to see your marks. Check these steps to check result.
- Visit official website of IDP India.
- Login to your IELTS IDP account
- Enter your Passport Number, Date of Birth, and Candidate Number.
- Click "Submit" to see your Band Scores.
The most important question is: "How many days will it take?" The answer changes based on your test mode.
Computer-Delivered IELTS: This is the fastest way. You will get your result in just 2 to 5 days after the test date.
Paper-Based IELTS: This takes longer. Your result is declared exactly 13 days after your written test.
IELTS One Skill Retake: If you retake just one subject, you will get the new score in 3 to 5 days.
Table below mentions English Language Proficiency Scores-
English Language Tests | Scores |
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TOFEL | 80 |
IELTS | 6.5 |
Note- TOEFL/IELTS scores are valid for no longer than 2 years. Applying for Fall admission 2026, students may submit scores from tests taken no earlier than January 5, 2024.
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