What is the IELTS exam passing score?

<p>There is no pass or fail in the IELTS exam. Students taking the IELTS exam are graded on their performance in the IELTS test using Bands from 1 &ndash; 9 for each skill of the test: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing. Candidates would also receive an overall band score which would be the average of all the individual scores received by the candidate and rounded to the nearest half band. The IELTS exam does not have a passing score. Universities abroad would have an IELTS minimum score requirement which is often referred to as the IELTS cut-off. This is the minimum score that candidates need to achieve to apply to the university. Candidates should note that getting the minimum IELTS score does not guarantee admission to the university. Candidates are required to score higher than the expected IELTS cut-off.</p>

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<p>However, a test score above 5.5 is basic minimum requirement. A better IELTS Band score shall increase the chances for acceptance of your application. You need an IELTS score of Band 6.5 or above to be admitted to an undergraduate programme. However, you must have an IELTS band score of 7.0 or higher if you want to enrol in a top UK university.</p>

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