IELTS

Reducing the IELTS fees is not possible as IDP does not offer any concession or discounts in IELTS fees.

No, you can't register for IELTS without paying the IELTS booking amount. One need to pay the IELTS test fees to be eligble for taking the test.

No, as of now the IELTS exam fees in India 2025 is still the same, INR 17,000. Candidates can pay the IELTS test fees with any of the payment gateway on the official website of IELTS, while registering or booking the IELTS slot.

The IELTS exam fees in India is INR 17,000 for all test centres. The cost of the IELTS exam will be the same for both the IELTS Academic test and the IELTS General Training test.

Definitely. You can go through magazines, newspapers, self-help books, etc. In addition, you can watch British television news and listen to podcasts, etc.

Not at all. There is no guarantee that using difficult words will help you score well. Though it is not bad to learn difficult words, it is advisable that you should focus on coherence and meaning. Using difficult words is just an add-on.

Yes. Vocabulary is the base of your language. Without a strong vocabulary, it is difficult to have a decent conversation or write a good piece of work. Since you plan to move out to an English-speaking country, it is advisable that you build a strong vocabulary.

Definitely not. You cannot memorize top 10 or top 100 words and score well on the IELTS. There is no guarantee that these words will fit the context or not. Besides, an examiner can easily identify whether a particular word has been used forcefully or not. It is much better to improve your vocabulary organically with the help of good resources.

Building a sound vocabulary takes time. You need to read from a wide range of sources to improve your vocabulary. Even though it takes time, it is certainly not difficult.

Universities in Germany mandate the proof of proficiency in English language as a major entry requirement. So yes, IELTS score is mandatory for pursuing MS in CS in Germany. On average, the overall IELTS score required is 6.0 or higher. Some universities may require 7.0 or above.