The document provides important points to know about the IELTS exam, which is a standardized English proficiency test accepted by over 9,000 international universities. It discusses that there are two types of IELTS exams - Academic and General Training. The exam has four sections: Reading, Speaking, Writing, and Listening, which must be completed in 2 hours and 45 minutes. Scores range from 1 to 9 and results are provided 13 days after taking the test. The IELTS exam is most popular for studying in the UK and Australia.