The IELTS exam takes place throughout the year and the slot booking for the exam is done through the IDP Education IELTS official website. Candidates can opt between testing at an offline authorised centre or online from home based on their test type. In order to book an exam slot, candidates are required to visit the official website and create an account and complete their registration by choosing from tests like the IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, ILETS Life Skills and IELTS UKVI. For the computer based paper, which is conducted multiple times throughout the year the candidates can choose from ample dates and locations throughout the year.
After logging into the account, candidates select their preferred test type, their city option for checking the various dates and book a slot accordingly. After picking a date of their preference the candidates complete the registration by paying a fee which is INR, 18000 for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training Test and INR 18,250 for IELTS UKVI and INR 17,000 for IELTS Life Skills using any mode of payment like credit/debit card, net banking and UPI.
After successful payment, a confirmation email is sent to the candidate, confirming the booking the candidates should take a print out of the same for a future reference. It is to be noted that the slots booking works on a first come first serve basis and the candidate should make the registration at least a week before the date of the examination.
Here are the steps for candidates to book a slot for the IELTS exam:
Step 1: Visit the official IDP Education IELTS official website and create a login account.
Step 2: Log in to the account and select the IELTS test type (IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, ILETS Life Skills and IELTS UKVI).
Step 3: Choose a preferred city.
Step 4: Check available test dates and pick a convenient date and time slot.
Step 5: Fill in the personal details as per your passport details.
Step 6: Pay the IELSTS exam fee online using the accepted payment methods.
Step 7: Confirm the booking and wait for the confirmation email specifying your test details.
Step 8: Take a print out of the confirmation email specifying your personal details for future use.
IELTS Slot Booking Tips
The slots are served on a first come first serve basis, so here are some tips one should keep in mind during the IELTS registration process:
Slots get filled quickly during the months like April-August and October-January. So, at least 2 months prior to the exam to avoid last minute rush.
Make sure to select your details carefully and accordingly be aware of the test type you are selecting as it is very important to fill in the right test type.
Check for both the availability of computer based and paper based test types and accordingly decide which mode you want to opt for as per your preference.
Use the official website and book your IELTS only through the IDP Education or British Council portals available in India.
Pick a nearby and a known test centre with good reviews and invigilator support.
Contact the test centre in advance to confirm the policies in cases of refund for transfer or cancellation of the exam.
Keep a valid passport of the current year ready for the registration process of the IELTS exam.
While booking online use a stable internet connection for avoiding any last minute hassles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the IELTS exam dates are reschedulable, but the applicant should apply at least a week before the examination date.
Yes, the applicant should have a valid passport for the IELTS registration.
A 25% of the registration fee is charged for rescheduling the exam.
On the exam day any identification proof along wth a valid passport should be carried.
There is no limit on the number of IELTS attempts. One can appear for the test as many times they want.