Academic Reading
4 checked tests available
- Questions
- 40
- Marks
- 40
- Minutes
- 60
English Proficiency
IELTS
International English Language Testing System: Reading
- Checked tests
- 8
- Test groups
- 2
- Pattern
- 2026
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IELTS mock tests
Verified pattern
General Training Reading
4 checked tests available
- Questions
- 40
- Marks
- 40
- Minutes
- 60
Study and plan
IELTS resources
Verified overview
About IELTS
International English Language Testing System: Reading is conducted in 2 stages: Academic Reading (40 questions, 40 marks, 60 minutes) and General Training Reading (40 questions, 40 marks, 60 minutes). TakeMockTest currently offers 8 syllabus-checked practice tests for IELTS. Section-wise composition and negative-marking rules for each stage are shown on the exam pattern page, and every stage is checked against its own official source.
Frequently asked questions
What is IELTS?
IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System: Reading and is an entrance examination in the English Proficiency group. It is conducted in 2 stages (Academic Reading, General Training Reading), each with its own paper and marking scheme.
How many stages does IELTS have?
IELTS is conducted in 2 stages: Academic Reading, General Training Reading. Each stage has its own question count, marks, duration, and negative-marking rules, shown on the exam pattern page.
What is the IELTS Academic Reading exam pattern?
Academic Reading has 40 questions worth 40 marks in 60 minutes, covering Passage 1 (13 questions, 13 marks), Passage 2 (13 questions, 13 marks), Passage 3 (14 questions, 14 marks).
Is there negative marking in IELTS?
No. IELTS has no negative marking, and an unanswered question scores zero. The same rule applies at every stage.
Is this IELTS pattern up to date?
The figures on this page describe the IELTS pattern for the 2026 cycle and were last checked on 14 August 2026, against the source linked on this page. It is marked official, meaning the primary document was read directly.
Does this mock test cover the official IELTS syllabus?
The IELTS tests here are built to the sections the official Academic Reading pattern names (Passage 1, Passage 2 and Passage 3), and each is checked against that pattern before it is published. Granular topic labels beneath those sections are a TakeMockTest preparation map, not an official subtopic list, unless stated otherwise.