IELTS Band Scores (section wise)
The struggle and preparation for IELTS exam results in one score. The score varies in a range of 0-9 band for each applicant. The mark each student scores in IELTS exam, lets them to infer about their English capability.
| Band Score | Deviation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Non English Usage Candidate |
| 2 | Random English Usage Candidate |
| 3 | Very Limited English usage candidate |
| 4 | Limited English usage candidate |
| 5 | Humble English usage candidate |
| 6 | Confident English Usage Candidate |
| 7 | Professional English Usage Candidate |
| 8 | Random English Usage Candidate |
| 9 | Excellent English Proficiency |
Other than the above scores, half scores like 5.5, 6.5, 7.5 and more also exist. These reflect a little advanced knowledge of English from the previous base marks.
When applying for universities and courses, a score of 6-7 is usually the cut off marks. Off late, some colleges are also setting cut off marks for each section of IELTS test.
Here is explaining each section of IELTS exam with actual score that you can bag and its corresponding band score, for easy understanding.
