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You must have the idea of these 5 exams if you want to study abroad

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3 lakhs of students go abroad for every year. So, it is inevitable that studying in abroad has a positive aspect in everyone’s mind. But it is also noteworthy that apart from the various passport and the complexities of immigration, a student has to prepare for numerous exams as they are considered important criteria for your admissions at universities abroad. The tests vary based on your course and university choice, and which country you have planned to study in. Exams you should be taking after 12 th , if you are looking to study overseas:  There are two categories of exams students usually take up when planning to apply at institutes abroad. 1. Language Test 2. Standardized Test   Language test Language tests are meant for students who are non-native speakers like Indian students. These tests are a measure of the required English language skills that international students should have.   IELTS -International English Language Testing System...

Can I study in Australia with a 5.5 band in IELTS?

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  Scored 5.5 in IELTS, and you thought you cannot study in Australia? What if we tell you that you can make it! So if you had scored 5.5, say in the reading or speaking section in your last IELTS exam, but you thought you can’t apply to any Australian institutes for your undergraduate studies, you took the wrong decision. IELTS is one of the language tests that you need to take up while planning to study abroad. It is an important criterion to prove your English language skills as a non-native speaker. When you apply for your postgraduate studies in Australia, you need to score minimum 6.5 overall in IELTS, with no band less than 6.0. And when you apply for your undergraduate studies, you need to score minimum 6.0 overall in IELTS. But did you know that there are some universities in Australia that accept applications from students who have secured a band of 5.5 in any of the sections of IELTS – either speaking, listening, reading or writing? So if yo...