The IELTS exam registration is open all around the year. However the applicant must apply at least a week before the day of the examination as the exam slots are allotted on a first come first serve basis. Candidates can register for the exam through the official IDP Education IELTS official website.
The application process begins by creating an account, filling out the application details like the test type (Academic or General Training), test format (paper or computer based test), preferred test centre and date and the passport details. For completing the registration the candidate has to pay a registration fee of INR 18,000 using credit/debit card and net banking and UPI, this fee also varies as per the different test types.
Once the payment is confirmed, the candidate will receive a confirmation email, take a print out of the application details for future reference. The registration will be completed in 15 to 20 minutes, and candidates must register at least a week before the examination.
Here is a step-by-step guide to register and fill out the IELTS exam application form:
Step 1: Visit the official IDP Education IELTS official website and create an account for logging in.
Step 2: Log in to the IELTS account.
Step 3: Select the type of IELTS exam from: IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, IELTS UKVI, IELTS Life Skills Test.
Step 4: Select the mode of exam: computer or paper based delivery.
Step 5: Choose a preferred test centre as per the suitable location.
Step 6: Complete the registration by paying the required fees.
Step 7: After completion will receive a confirmation on your personal email. Download the application and print out for future reference.
IELTS Exam Fee 2025
Below is the IELTS Exam Fee in India for different exam types:
The IELTS Exam Fee Refund & Reschedule Policy 2025 is very specific as per the different conditions varying with timelines of the request. Generally, the cancellations and the transfers are allowed but some fee might be deducted from the registration fee and the total refund is not offered.
Refund Policy:
A 75% refund of the total registration fee is given when the cancellation is initiated more than 14 days before the test.
Around 50% of the refund is given when the cancellation is within 14 days but more than 2 days before the examination.
Generally, a refund of 25% of the registration fee is offered when cancelled within 2 days of the test.
No refund is available post the examination date.
In cases of severe ailment and rare and exceptional circumstances some test centres do offer a special consideration after providing the required supporting documents.
Transfer Policy:
Any new date within the 3 months prior to the date of examination is generally permitted as a general transfer, provided that the new date is within the three months of the chosen exam date.
On any type of transfer a general fee of 25% of registration fee is charged.
Generally, you can only transfer your slot once only.
If the transfer of the exam is requested near the date of examination, then it is considered as a cancellation.
Like the refund policy a special consideration (like a serious ailment) is also offered in the exceptional cases.
Points to be Noted:
The policies of the authorised IELTS test centres can vary as per the locations so it is important to review the test center specifics before appearing for the examination.
During the time of special considerations in exceptional circumstances like an ailment, the candidate is required to provide legitimate supporting documents.
It is advised to reach out to the respective allotted test centre and directly verify the conditions of the refund and the transfer policies.
IELTS Rechecking
The rechecking facility is available for every test taker. Candidates who are not content with their IELTS score can apply for the rechecking of their exam by paying a fee of INR 13,5000. The candidates are required to submit an ‘Enquiry on Result Form’ through the IDP Education IELTS official website and apply for a reevaluation. The candidates can either select one or more sections of the examination. The candidates are subjected to receiving a full refund if their bad scores increase after the rechecking.
Frequently Asked Questions
The fee of the Enquiry on Result form is INR 13,500.
A candidate can apply for the IELTS one skill retake test through the IDP Education IELTS official website.
Only a valid passport for a current year is required for giving the IELTS exam.
The registration for the IELTS can be done through the IDP Education IELTS official website.
Yes, the IELTS fee is the same for Academic and General Training.