IELTS Slot Booking: Modes
You can complete your IELTS exam booking either Online, Offline or by Courier. The application procedure, time taken, and essential documents vary according to the booking mode. Choose your mode according to your preferences.
You can start IELTS exam booking as early as three months before the test date and, at the latest, one week before the exam date. This is subject to the availability of seats in your preferred exam centre. If you are looking for an exam centre in any popular city, then complete your application early.
Offline Mode of IELTS Slot Booking
For the offline mode of IELTS Slot booking, you can visit your nearest IDP IELTS branch, Head Office, or IDP Office/Input Node.
The procedure is given below:
- Fill out your application form available at the IDP office
- Sign the Terms & Conditions provided with your application form
- Submit a photocopy of your Passport (front & back) and any observation pages if applicable
- Pay the test fee (INR 17,000)
You can make the payment using any of the following methods.
- Credit/debit / ATM card
- DD, or Demand Draft (drawn in favour of "IDP Education India Private Limited, payable at New Delhi")
- Depositing cash in an ICICI bank branch via a customised ICICI deposit slip. The original customer copy of the deposit slip must be submitted to the IDP branch office or the Input Node from where you applied, as proof of payment.
After the payment, request the staff to submit your application form, providing you with a tentative seat reservation.
IELTS Slot Booking by Courier
- Download your application form from the official website or get it from the nearest IDP branch office/Input Node
- Fill out the application form
- Sign the Terms & Conditions document
- Submit a photocopy of your Passport and any observation pages if applicable
- Pay the IELTS exam fee
- Send the completed application form along with all necessary documents and test fee to the IDP Education India Pvt. Ltd. Head Office
The contact information of the IELTS Head office is given below:
| Address | Contact Information |
| 610-616, 6th Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi | Contact: 1800 102 4544 |
Your application will be processed once you submit all the essential documents and the IELTS Exam Fee. Please note that the seat allotment for your selected date will be subject to the availability of seats at the preferred centre.
In case of queries, you can also visit the office on working days between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Online Mode of IELTS Slot Booking
The online mode of IELTS Slot booking is easier and remotely available. Make sure to read the instructions carefully before beginning with your application.
The essential steps are listed below:
- Log on to the IELTS IDP India Website
- Choose the option Register for IELTS
- Select your Test Mode. Your test mode can be computer-based or paper-based (IELTS, IELTS for UKVI, or Life Skills).
- Select your Test Type/Module. Your module can be either Academic or General Training for IELTS, IELTS for UKVI, and A1 and B1 for Life Skills.
- Choose your desired Test Location from the available list of test centres.
- Once you are done choosing your exam centre, you can book your IELTS Slot. Choose your preferred date and time slot from the provided list.
You can check the availability of slots on the official website of IDP IELTS India. Under the given list, you can understand the availability of each slot using the given colour codes.
- Green - If the slot is available
- White - If the slot is not available
- Red - If the slot is Full
- Black - If the slot is Selected
Once you select your IELTS Slot, you can continue registering and complete the fee transaction (INR 16,250) using a valid credit/debit card (Master/Visa).
After completing the registration process, you will receive a Confirmation on your screen. A copy of the Confirmation will be sent in hard copy or to your registered email address. Take a printout of the script for your future reference.
After completing the above procedures, courier a copy of your passport (both the first and last pages) and any observation pages to the IDP Head Office. Failing to send your document on time will result in making your application INVALID. The address is given below:
The selected IELTS Slot is for your Listening, Reading, and Writing tests. Your Speaking Test is scheduled separately.
The IELTS Slot for your Speaking Test is assigned to you automatically. This will be assigned to you 10 days before the IELTS Slot for your Listening, Reading, and Writing Modules. You will be informed about your Speaking Slot via SMS or E-mail.
Generally, the Speaking Test is scheduled 4-7 days before or after your other tests.
However, IDP now allows you to choose your IELTS Speaking Slot yourself. This option is available for all Indian candidates who opt for a paper-based IELTS.
Log into your account and book your slot 15 days before the IELTS Test date. If you haven't chosen a slot for other modules until 10 days before your IELTS slot, you will automatically be assigned a Speaking Slot.
FAQs
Q. Where can I book my IELTS Slot?
A. You can book your slots either online or offline. You can book your IELTS Slot online from the official website for IDP IELTS India. For offline mode, you can visit your nearest IDP Branch, IDP Head Office in New Delhi, or from any referral partners. Try to book your slots early to ensure you get your preferred IELTS Slot.
Q. How early should I book my IELTS Slot?
A. The recommended time to book your IELTS Slot is 2-3 months before the preferred test date. This ensures that you get your preferred IELTS Slot since the IDP IELTS Exam centres of the most popular cities get filled faster. The latest time to book your IELTS Slot is one week before the actual test date.
Q. How many Slots are available for the IELTS Academic Test in India?
A. The frequency of the paper-delivered IELTS Academic Test in India is 48 times a year. The test is conducted four times a month and three times during the day. The computer-delivered IELTS Test is available three times a day and 7 days a week. You can book a slot on the official IDP India website.
IELTS Slot Booking: Documents Required
Before applying for your IELTS Slot, ensure you have all the necessary documents. Also, ensure they are valid and updated. Your name and other details have to be accurate in the given documents.
Documents required for your IELTS Registration are:
- The front page of your passport
- The back page of your passport
- Identity Proof
- Nationality Information
- Occupational Information
- Educational Qualifications
- Disability Certificate (if any)
- Sign and Dated Declaration Document
Make sure that your passport is valid during the time of your application. You will have to carry your original passport to your test centre. Failing to submit your original document can result in the disqualification of your candidature.
The documents required for rescheduling or cancelling your IELTS Slot are
- Medical Certificate
- Death/Cremation Certificate
- Letter from a Doctor
- Police FIR
- Passport Renewal Receipt/receipt from the Immigration Department
The documents required for your IELTS Test day are:
- Carry your Passport
- Take your Identity Proof with you
Also, make sure the Passport Number, Signature, Date of Birth, and Photograph sync with your Passport and National ID.
The IDP India offers 4 monthly test dates for Paper-based IELTS. In total, 48 IELTS slots are available for the test throughout the year. The availability of the IELTS Slot differs for the Academic and General Training modules.
While the Academic module is available on all 48 dates, the General Training module is available on 24 dates only. The test is from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For the convenience of the test takers, the Slots are mostly scheduled on Saturdays and Thursdays.
The Computer-delivered IELTS is available 7 days a week, with three slots each day. The time is given below:
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
You can choose your slot according to your preferences. The upcoming IELTS Slots are given below.
Upcoming Paper-based IELTS Slots
| Month | Test Date | Module |
| November 2023 | 4 Saturday | Academic |
| 9 Thursday | Academic and General Training | |
| 18 Saturday | Academic | |
| 25 Saturday | Academic and General Training | |
| December 2023 | 2 Saturday | Academic and General Training |
| 7 Thursday | Academic | |
| 9 Saturday | Academic | |
| 16 Saturday | Academic and General Training |
Upcoming Computer-based IELTS Slots
| Month | Test Date | Module |
| November | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 | Academic and General Training |
| December | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 | Academic and General Training |
The available IELTS Slots are subject to change due to holidays.
FAQs
Q. Is it possible to apply for an IELTS Slot without a passport?
A. No, you cannot apply for IELTS without a passport. A valid passport is necessary for the IELTS Application. While registering for the IELTS Slot, you need to upload both the front and back pages of the passport. You also need to bring your original passport, on the test day.
Q. Can I reschedule my IELTS Slot without submitting the supporting documents?
A. Yes, it is possible to reschedule your IELTS Slot without any documents for proof. However, this option is only available if the number of days remaining for the test is 34 days or above. In case it is more than 15 days and less than 34 days, then you need to submit supporting documents. You cannot reschedule the test if it is less than 15 days.
Q. What are the supporting documents required for transferring my IELTS Slot?
A. The supporting documents may be required for transferring your IELTS Slot are:
- Medical Certificate
- Death/Cremation Certificate
- Letter from a Doctor
- Police FIR
- Passport Renewal Receipt/receipt from the Immigration Department
IELTS Slot Changing: Can We Postpone IELTS Exam?
It is possible to postpone the IELTS Exam even after completing your application process. Now, IDP allows you to transfer or cancel your IELTS Slot online.
How to Reschedule Your IELTS Exam Slot?
In case you find it difficult to attend your test on the given date, you can apply for a reschedule of the test slot. You can transfer your test date only if the test date is at least 15 days from the date you are applying for transfer. Also, you need to justify your reason by uploading supporting documents.
For 34 days and above, you can reschedule the test without stating any reason or supporting documents.
While applying for a reschedule, your new IELTS Slot should be within 3 months of your original date.
Remember, you can only change your IELTS Slot once.
The allocation of the new Test Date will be at the sole discretion of the Centre and subject to the availability of a slot.
IELTS Slot Change: Online Mode
Given below is the step-wise procedure for changing your IELTS Exam Centre Online:
- Visit the official website of IDP IELTS India
- Login to your account using your credentials
- Click on the Transfer option
- Select your Transfer Reason
- Upload the first page of your passport
- Upload the last page of your passport
- Upload your supporting documents for the transfer (for example, if your reason is a Medical Emergency, then submit a Medical Certificate)
- After uploading the documents, check for an acknowledgement pop-up
The IDP IELTS team will contact you within 3 working days to confirm your transfer request. If declined, you will receive an email or an SMS informing you. If accepted, you can proceed to book another slot.
- Login again to your account
- Select your preferred test date and city
- Read and accept the terms and conditions
- Upload your passport copy
- Choose your preferred payment gateway, and make the payment online
Once the payment is successful, your IELTS Test Date will be rescheduled to the new Test Date.
IELTS Slot Change: Offline Mode
For Offline Test Transfer, you should submit a request to your IELTS Exam Centre with the following documents.
- Fill and submit the Test Date Transfer & Cancellation/Refund Application Form
- Submit the supporting documents
The Test Date Transfer & Cancellation/Refund Application Form is available from the official website of IELTS IDP India.
The Supporting Documents allocated for your IELTS Date transfer are
- Medical Certificate
- Death/Cremation Certificate
- Letter from a Doctor
- Police FIR
- Passport Renewal Receipt/receipt from the Immigration Department
How to Cancel Your IELTS Exam Slot?
If needed, you can cancel your IELTS Exam Slot. You can apply for cancellation only if the test date is at least 15 days from your application date.
If the test date is beyond 15 days, and the payment is made via online mode, then you can apply for cancellation. However, you need to provide supporting documents. The cancellation will be done only if IELTS IDP approves the request.
Given below is the step-wise procedure for cancelling your IELTS Exam Centre Online:
- Visit the official website of IDP IELTS India
- Login to your account using your credentials
- Click on the Cancellation option
- Select your Cancellation Reason
- Upload the first page of your passport
- Upload the last page of your passport
- Upload your supporting documents for the cancellation (for example, if your reason is a Medical Emergency, then submit a Medical Certificate)
- After uploading the documents, check for an acknowledgement pop-up
The IDP IELTS team will contact you within 3 working days to confirm your cancellation request. You will receive an email or an SMS informing you of the same.
After the cancellation, your refund will be processed within 8-10 business days. However, administrative charges will be deducted from the amount.
The refund will be directed to the same card/account used during online registration.
Cancellation requests received less than 15 days before the original test date will not be accepted, and no refund will be given to the candidate in this case.
If the test date exceeds 34 days, you can cancel your IELTS Slot without uploading any supporting documents. However, you will have to enter your reason for the cancellation.
The supporting documents remain the same for both cancellation and test rescheduling.
You can contact your test centre for the latest information regarding the process.
Request Under Extraordinary Circumstances
If the application for Test Date Transfer & Cancellation/Refund is made less than 15 days before the original test date ( but before starting the test), then the application should fulfil the conditions of Extraordinary Circumstances to be accepted by the Centre. The conditions are listed below:
- Serious illness: Being hospitalised with any serious illness, making the candidate not able to sit the test. This includes severe conditions such as typhoid, jaundice, eye flu, infectious disease, surgery etc. Please note that conditions such as ordinary viral fever, cough & cold, and stomach upset will not be considered under this.
- Serious injury: Either hospitalised with severe injury or fracture of the hand used for writing.
- Loss or Bereavement: Death of a close family member, hardships/trauma
- Victim of Crime
- Victim of a traffic accident
- Loss of Passport after applying for the test
- Passport submitted to the passport office for any services after applying
For an application to be considered under the category of Extraordinary Circumstances, you must apply in writing, along with the relevant document attested by a first-class government officer.
The documents considered for the application are
- A medical certificate signed by a registered medical practitioner and bearing his registration number
- Hospital admission certificate and discharge summary (in case of hospitalisation)
- Police report/FIR
- A death certificate signed by a registered medical practitioner and bearing her registration number
- Receipt from the passport office detailing the passport number and the expected date of when the passport will be returned
You must submit either the original or the certified copy of the supporting documents to the Centre. If you submit a certified copy, the original documents must be brought along with the application and shown to the Centre.
The Exam Centre will make the final decision after verifying the submitted documents and considering the availability of test slots.
Contact your test centre for the latest information regarding the process.
FAQs
Q. How many times can I reschedule my IELTS Slot?
A. You can reschedule your IELTS Slot only once. In order to reschedule your test, you need to log in to the official website of IDP India and apply for a reschedule. Upload the supporting documents. You will receive your confirmation within 3 working days. The updation will be given via SMS or e-mail. Then, you can apply again for the next slot.
Q. Can I cancel my IELTS Slot a day before the test?
A. Yes, you can cancel your IELTS Slot any time before the test date. However, the refund policy depends upon the time of cancellation. If you cancel your test, before 15-34 days of the actual test date, you need to upload the supporting documents. The cancellation will be done only if the request is approved by IELTS IDP. The refund will be processed within 10-12 business days.
Q. What reasons can be considered for rescheduling your IELTS Slot?
A. You might need to reschedule your IELTS slot for several reasons. It can be due to medical reasons, or due to an unforeseen emergency shortly before the test, or even if you have decided not to take the IELTS. In case the test date is at least 15 days from the date on which you are applying for transfer, you need to upload the supporting documents to prove your reason. If the transfer date is beyond 34 days, then you do not need to provide your reason for the rescheduling.
IELTS Slot Booking Fee
Your IELTS Slot booking fee varies according to your Test Mode and Test Type. Two modes of IELTS testing are available: Computer-delivered and paper-delivered. Your test type can be Academic or General Training for IELTS, IELTS for UKVI, and A1 and B1 for Life Skills.
The examination fee for each test category is given below.
| Test Category | Test Fee |
| Computer-delivered IELTS (Academic & General) | INR 17,000 |
| Pen and paper-based IELTS (Academic & General | INR 17,000 |
| IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) | INR 16,050 |
| IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration | INR 17,250 |
The payment can be made either offline or online. You can make offline payments via a Demand Draft or ICICI/HDFC deposit slip. Online payment can be made with credit/debit cards, net banking, or UPI.
FAQs
Q. Can I get a complete refund for the cancellation of my IELTS Slot?
You can get a refund for cancelling your IELTS Slot, after deducting some administrative charges from it. However, this is only applicable if the test date is 15-34 days from the date of the cancellation request. You also need to upload supporting documents. The cancellation will be done only if the request is approved by IELTS IDP, and the refund will be processed within 10-12 business days.
Q. Can I make an online payment while booking my IELTS Slot?
A. Yes, an online payment method is available for the IELTS Test. You can make your transaction using a debit/credit card, net banking, or using UPI. If you register for IELTS offline at any of the IDP IELTS India branches, then you can make the payment through a Demand Draft or ICICI/HDFC deposit slip as well.
Q. How much does an IELTS EOR cost?
A. EOR is the Enquiry on Result. You can apply for an EOR if you are not satisfied with your IELTS result. You can ask for a recheck, either for the whole test or for certain parts. If the score is higher after the recheck, then your EOR fee will be refunded. The EOR charge varies between INR 11,525 to INR 12,375, for various test types.
IELTS Slot Booking: Test Centres
There are over 50 test centres in India for the IELTS Exam. The test centres are spread across 75 different cities in the country. You can book your IELTS test online through its official website or visit your nearest IDP branch for an offline booking.
Given below are some of the popular IELTS Test Centres in India:
| Ambala | Anand | Angamaly |
| Barnala | Bhubaneswar | Calicut |
| Chengannur | Dehradun | Faridkot |
| Mumbai | Banglore | Goa |
| Ahmedabad | Guwahati | Pune |
| Indore | New Delhi | Jammu |
In order to get an IELTS Slot in your preferred test centre, book your slots early.
FAQs
Q. How many IELTS Exam Centres are available in India?
A. There are over 50 IELTS test centres in India. The centres are spread across 75 different cities in the country. You can book any of the IDP IELTS test centres according to your convenience. The location of each test centre is provided on the official website of IDP India.
Q. What is the best time to book my IELTS Slot?
A. The best time to book your IELTS Slot is two to three months before your preferred test date. The latest time to apply for your IELTS Slot is one week before the test date. Applying early is recommended to make sure that you get the preferred test centre. Most popular test centres get filled earlier.
Q. Can I change my IELTS Slot?
A. Yes, you can change your IELTS Slot. You need to visit the official website for the reschedule. However, it is only possible if the test date is 15 days away from the date you apply for the transfer date. You also need to upload the supporting documents. You can change the test centre for a test only once.
