Frequently asked questions

BandForge is an online IELTS preparation platform built for Telugu- and Urdu-speaking students in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

It starts with a free 15-minute diagnostic showing section-wise band scores, followed by the Full Skill Program (Rs. 2499) with AI practice and human evaluation.

Yes. The 15-minute diagnostic is completely free — no payment details, no trial that converts.

You get section-wise band estimates for Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening, and a report showing where you're losing marks.

The diagnostic estimates your band using the official IELTS band descriptors, with AI evaluation calibrated against human-scored samples.

It's an estimate, not an official score — but it's designed to be honest, including when the news isn't what you hoped.

One program covering all four IELTS skills: 48 practice hubs, a personalised daily plan until your exam date, AI evaluation instantly, and Band 9-trained human review within 48 hours.

Rs. 2499 one-time. Four full mocks unlock as you complete each skill track. Free diagnostic included.

If you complete all 12 tasks in a sprint and your score doesn't improve, your sprint is extended free.

It exists because the sprints are built to work when the work is done — and we back that.

Purchases are final once you access a sprint or evaluation begins — standard for digital learning products.

Refunds apply only for duplicate charges, failed payments, or total non-delivery. See our refund policy or email support@bandforge.study.

Coaching is in English — IELTS is an English exam and immersion matters.

But the platform is built for Telugu and Urdu speakers: examples from AP, Telangana and Hyderabad, and lessons targeting the specific mistakes speakers of these languages make in IELTS.

BandForge focuses on IELTS Academic today — the format used for university admissions and most study-abroad routes.

General Training support is on our roadmap. Contact support@bandforge.study if you need GT prep today.

Coaching centres sell you a full course before anyone measures where you actually stand.

BandForge measures first — free — then sells you the Full Skill Program (Rs. 2499) with feedback on your individual work rather than batch lectures.

You record real answers to real cue cards. AI analyses fluency, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary instantly.

A human evaluator reviews your responses and adds band-descriptor feedback. You get both perspectives.

It depends on your starting point and section — which is why the diagnostic comes first.

A sprint gives you 90 days of access and 12 evaluated tasks; how fast you move through them is your pace. Students working consistently typically target a 0.5 band improvement in one section within a single sprint — and the Completion Guarantee backs the format.