IELTS Score Required for Australia 189/190 from India

For the English categories commonly used in Australia skilled migration planning, competent English is IELTS 6.0 in each skill, proficient English is 7.0 in each skill, and superior English is 8.0 in each skill. These categories matter for subclass 189 planning because higher English can add points in SkillSelect.

The English categories are the same as for subclass 189: 6.0 each for competent, 7.0 each for proficient, and 8.0 each for superior English. The difference is that subclass 190 also sits inside state or territory nomination strategy, so the best score target may be higher than the minimum route threshold.

IELTS 6.0 in each skill can satisfy competent English, which is often the baseline route threshold. But competent English gives 0 English points, so many India-based applicants still target IELTS 7.0 or 8.0 in each skill for a stronger EOI.

For SkillSelect planning, proficient English commonly gives 10 points and superior English gives 20 points. That is why the practical question is often not only 'Can I apply?' but 'How competitive will my EOI be?'

Yes, the Home Affairs English category pages accept both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training for these English categories. The smarter choice is whichever version fits your wider route and preparation profile.

The Department of Home Affairs says IELTS results that include One Skill Retake are accepted for eligible visas. You should still check the current visa page before relying on OSR for a live application.

The biggest mistake is treating the question like one generic overall-band target. These routes are planned by English category, not by one vague total score, so section scores in each skill matter much more.

That depends on your occupation, nomination chances, and broader points profile. IELTS alone cannot answer the whole route choice, but 6.0 in each skill usually means you should first check whether your overall EOI remains strong enough without extra English points.