Hi sir I am about to give the IELTS exam and some one told me that I need the HB pencil to write the exam is it true??

Well yes to give the IELTS exam you need to have the HB pencil as this is the rule for the IELTS

Bring pencils and erasers to the exam.

You can not do the exam without the proper equipment.

The teachers will not bring pencils for you.

You must use an HB pencil when you write your name, candidate number etc.

The computer can only read an HB pencil.

If you use pen, or any other type of pencil, the computer can not read your answers.

In Week 4 your teacher will ask you to bring 2 passport photographs and a photocopy of the information page in your passport (the page with your photo, date of birth and name on it) for the IELTS registration.


IELTS Exam Pattern

IELTS Test Component Duration Brief Description

Listening 30 minutes 4 sections, 40 items

Reading 60 minutes 3 sections, 40 items

Writing 60 minutes 2 tasks

Speaking 11-14 minutes 3 part one-on-one conversation


There shall be a choice between the Reading and Writing Modules whereas Listening and Speaking Modules shall remain the same


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