Step-by-Step IELTS Registration Process In India for 2023

International English Language Testing System is the most popular exam among Indian students for admission to an abroad university. The IELTS exam is available in two formats: IELTS Academic and IELTS General.

If you’re planning to go abroad for study purposes, you will have to take the IELTS Academic Test, and If you need it just for visa purposes, you may take IELTS General Test.

Since 25th July 2021, the IELTS registration & exam in India has been delivered by IDP and not by British Council.

The IELTS registration process is a simple process and has been explained step-by-step below. Ideally, starting your IELTS prep at least 3 months before the exam date is best. Keep this in mind while you register!

Let’s get started.

IELTS Registration 2023

You can appear for the IELTS test on any of the 48 fixed dates every year. If you are not satisfied with your result, you can reattempt the exam, as there is no limit to giving the IELTS test. The IELTS test fee can go up to Rs. 15,750. Therefore, you are suggested to prepare hard for the exam to clear it in one go. The test fee depends on the IELTS test you are applying for. The latest fee is given below:

IELTS Test type	Fee (INR)
Computer-Based IELTS for UKVI	Rs. 15,750
IELTS for UK Visa & Immigration	Rs. 15,750
Computer-Based IELTS	Rs. 15,500
Pen & Paper based IELTS	Rs. 15,500
IELTS Life Skill (A1 & B1)	Rs. 14,600

Latest IELTS Test Distributor in India

IDP in India has solely distributed IELTS Testing since 25th July 2021. Previously it was conducted by: the British Council, Cambridge English For Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and the International Development Program (IDP).

After you crack your IELTS exam, you can study, work, or migrate to an English-speaking country.

IELTS Exam Application Process

You can either apply for IELTS through an online process or in an offline mode.

Offline IELTS Registration 

For offline registration, you must follow the steps below:

1. Download the IELTS registration form from the official website of IDP 

2. Select your preferred test date and time. 

3. Manually fill out the registration form. Remember to add an address that is courier serviceable.

4. To make the payment:

• Pay by cash to the nearest ICICI bank and acquire the proof of payment.

5. You can also visit the IDP India office and fill in the application form at the office. Here, you will receive the confirmation of your reservation instantly.

Online IELTS Registration

The process through online IELTS registration is quite easy. Follow the following steps:

1. Visit the official website of IELTS.
2. Go to the Register option.
3. Next, you must select the test date and type it according to your preference.

4. Fill in your personal details as asked in the form.

5. In this step you need to give all your registration details.

6. Upload a copy of your passport

7. Select all the colleges you wish to send your IELTS score to

8. Review all your details carefully before making the final payment.

9. Make the payment through your credit/debit card

10. Download/Print the acknowledgement slip once the payment is made

Particulars	Details
Personal Information	Name of the applicant Email address DOB Address Phone number Gender
Identification Proof	Identity document Identity proof number
Nationality Information	Name & code of the country Nationality Code & First language
Occupational Information	Occupation sector & Occupation level
Educational Qualification	Level of education Number of years of studying English Current studying level on English
Reason for IELTS	Higher Education or, Employment Purpose
Disability	If any
Other	Declaration Signature Date

It would be best if you filled in the occupational sector and its code for your occupational details. Refer to the table to find out your code:

Occupational Sector	Code
Administrative services	1
Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry, Mining	2
Arts and Entertainment	3
Banking and Finance	4
Catering and Leisure	5
Construction Industries	6
Craft and design	7
Education	8
Health and Social Services	9
Installation, Maintenance and Repair Services	10
Law and Legal Services	11
Manufacturing and Assembly Industries	12
Personal Services	13
Retail Trade	14
Technical and Scientific	15
Telecommunications and Media	16
Transport	17
Utilities	18
Wholesale Trade	19
Other	0

Along with the occupational sector, the candidate has to fill up an occupational level as well with code

Occupational Level	Code
Self-employer	1
Employer/partner	2
Employee (Senior level)	3
Employee (Middle or Junior level)	4
Worker in home	5
Retired	6
Student	7
Other	0

In the Reason for taking the IELTS exam section, you need to fill in your reason along with its code. Check below:

Reason for IELTS exam	Code
For higher education, extending 3 months or more	1
For higher education extending 3months or less	2
For other educational purposes	3
For registration as a doctor	4
For Immigration	5
For employment	6
For professional registration (other than medical)	7
For personal reasons	8
For registration as a nurse (including CGFNS)	9
For registration as a dentist	10
Other	0

Process After the IELTS Registration

1. The candidates who have registered in online mode will receive a mail about the confirmation of the payment. It also contains Free IELTS preparation material, “Road to IELTS”.
2. After receiving the mail, your IELTS test date will be confirmed.
3. The candidates who applied through the offline mode will receive the confirmation receipt, access details and the preparation material within 7 days via mail.
4. You are required to keep these documents safe.

Some Important Points for IELTS Booking

1. The candidate must be above 16 years old to take the IELTS exam.
2. The information in your registration form and your passport should match exactly.
3. You are required to carry your passport while appearing for the test.
4. You should select a date for the exam at least 3-4 months before your desired college application deadline. The reason is that you can reattempt the exam if your first attempt didn’t go well.

Rescheduling or Cancellation of IELTS Examination Date

1. You can still change the preferred exam date or cancel the examination after payment. 
2. You can change the date or file for cancellation through an email, an official letter, or visit the council in person. 
3. If you change the exam date 5 weeks or more from the date of culmination, you will be required to pay an additional fee
4. You can choose a new date within 3 months of the original date. 
5. If you wish to take the IELTS examination after several months, you must cancel the exam and re-register for a future date. 
6. To get a refund, you need to cancel the exam at least 5 weeks before the date
7. If you cancel your examination in the last 5 weeks, no refund will be paid

Also, remember that late arrival to the examination might be considered a cancellation without a refund. Hence, try to reach the examination hall well on time for the IELTS exam, so there is no delay. 

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Eligibility for IELTS Exam

The IELTS examination is open to all without discrimination for age groups, gender, race, or nationality. The exam council recommends this test for anyone above the age of 16 with no upper age limit for the examination. Additionally, you can take the exam as many times as you want. Most colleges and universities require a score of 7 or higher for admission to their college. Some universities also accept a score of 6.5, but it is preferred to have a score of 7 for a wide range of options.

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How to Get IELTS Exam Results?

The IELTS examinations are evaluated very quickly. The results of the exam will be available to you within 2 weeks.

• In the case of online examination:

The results are available within a week of undertaking the exam. The test centre will send you an email informing you about the declaration. You can log into your account using your ID, password, test date, and passport number. The results are available on the online forum for 28 days after the declaration. Ensure to collect a copy within the time frame.

• In the case of an offline examination:

The results for the IELTS exam in an offline mode require a little more time to evaluate. The evaluation and declaration of the results are carried out within 13 days from the date of the culmination of the test.

Now that you have registered start your preparation! Here are some tips to get you started: How To Crack IELTS Exam In 15 days? IELTS Tips in 2023 (leapscholar.com)

IELTS Test Centers All-over India

There are almost 78 test centres for conducting the IELTS exam. The following are the locations where the IELTS exams are conducted:

Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bhatinda, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kochi, Kolkata, Kottayam, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Madurai, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Patiala, Pune, Raipur, Rajkot, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Trichy, and Vijayawada.

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