When should I start preparing for GRE or IELTS exam?
I want to pursue my Masters in the USA. I am in the second year of my computer engineering.
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You may start preparing it now and strengthen all your basic concepts as now a days mock tests are available on net. That will give you an idea about how much more preparation or coaching is required. Since, scores for GRE are valid up to 5 years and TOEFL 2 years, you can take tests in the final year.
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Table below mentions English Language Proficiency Scores-
English Language Tests | Scores |
|---|---|
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.
Currently, official sources (IDP, British Council, Cambridge) have not confirmed that the IELTS will become an adaptive test (where difficulty changes based on your answers) in 2026. While some third-party websites speculate about "AI-powered questions" or "interactive diagrams," the official exam pattern remains uncertain; everyone gets the same set of questions in the same order.
Yes, the One Skill Retake will be a standard feature for computer-delivered IELTS tests in 2026. This feature allows you to retake one of the four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) if you are unsatisfied with your score, without having to redo the entire exam.
No major official overhaul of the IELTS exam structure has been announced for 2026. The core format: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking and scoring (0-9 bands) remain the same. However the test is evolving in their IELTS question pattern.
To study in the top ranked Masters Universities in Australia, the students may be required to submit English language proficiency scores. So, for admission to top ranked Masters of Humanities & Social Sciences in Australian universities, the students should aim to score an overall 6.5 in IELTS. Besides IELTS, TOEFL or PTE score are also accepted by majority of Australian universities for admission to Masters of Humanities & Social Sciences.
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