Hi,

Ielts exam is the English language proficiency exam which has two programs, one being the academic one and the other one being the general training. Both has four modules, listening, reading, writing and speaking respectively. Listening and reading is different in both the programs or test and the other two are the same. If you are planning for academic purposes then you should opt for IELTS academic rather than general training because general training is for either working people or for settling abroad.

I hope this helps.

All the best.