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IELTS Slot Booking

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Updated on Sep 29, 2024, 14:28

You can book your IELTS slot from the official website of IDP IELTS India. Book your Slots early to avoid missing your preferred IELTS Slot. The IELTS Slots for the most popular cities get filled faster.

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1. IELTS Slot Booking: Modes

You can book your IELTS Slot either Online, Offline or by Courier. The application procedure, time taken, and essential documents vary according to the booking mode.

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2. IELTS Exam: Documents Required

Before applying for your IELTS Slot, make sure you have all the necessary documents.

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3. Upcoming IELTS Slots

It is possible to change your IELTS Exam Slot even after completing your application process. Now IDP allows you to transfer or cancel your IELTS Slot online.

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4. IELTS Slot Booking Fee

The fee for your IELTS Slot booking varies according to your Test Mode and Test Type.

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5. IELTS 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.

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1.

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:

 

AddressContact Information
610-616, 6th Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New DelhiContact: 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. The list below shows 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 as a 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:

 

Address:

IDP Education India Pvt. Ltd
Global Gateway Towers, Tower-B,
5th Floor, Sikanderpur Ghosi,
Sector-26, M.G. Road,
Gurugram -122002, Haryana, India
Tel: +91-124-4445999

 

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. 

 

 

Note

Carry your original passport into the exam hall.

2.

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 Exam Dates

Month Test Dates Module
September 07 Saturday Academic
14 Saturday Academic and General Training
19 Thursday Academic
28 Saturday Academic and General Training
October 05 Saturday Academic and General Training
10 Saturday Academic
19 Saturday Academic
26 Saturday Academic and General Training
November 02 Saturday Academic
07 Saturday Academic
16 Saturday Academic and General Training
23 Saturday Academic
30 Saturday Academic and General Training
December 05 Thursday Academic
07 Saturday Academic and General Training
14 Saturday Academic and General Training
21 Saturday Academic and General Training

 

Upcoming Computer-based Exam Dates

Month Test Dates Module
September 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Academic and General Training
October 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31 Academic and General Training
November 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Academic and General Training
December 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31 Academic and General Training

 

The available IELTS Slots are subject to change due to holidays. 

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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.

4.

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.
 

IELTS Slot Booking Fee

Test Category Test Dates
Computer-delivered IELTS (Academic & General Training) INR 17,000
Pen and paper-based IELTS (Academic & General Training) 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. 

5.

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:

 

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. 

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FAQs

Q. Did the IELTS fee increase in 2023?

A. Yes, according to the official IDP India website, the new IELTS Academic and General Training test fee is ₹16,250. The fee also varies according to the test type.

  • Computer-delivered IELTS for UKVI is INR 16,500
  • Computer-delivered IELTS is INR 16,250
  • IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) is INR 15,350
  • IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration is INR 16,500
     
Q. How can you find the available slots for the IELTS Life Skills?

A. To find out the available slot for IELTS Life Skills exams, you can visit the official IDP India website or contact your nearest IDP IELTS test centre. They will have information regarding the upcoming exam dates for IELTS Life Skills. It is recommended to check the availability well in advance and plan accordingly to secure a suitable date. 
 

Q. When should I take IELTS for the Fall intake in 2024?

A. To be ready for the September/Fall intake of 2024, taking the IELTS exam 6 months before the start of the academic session is advisable. This allows enough time for reporting the score, application submission, and other necessary procedures. Start your preparations early to crack the exam on time. 
 

Q. When are IELTS results released?

A. The IELTS test results will be available 13 days after you complete your IELTS in the paper-based method. For the computer-based test results are available 3 to 5 days after your test date. IELTS for UKVI results are available 13 days after your test date, and IELTS for Life Skills results are available within 7 days after the test date.

Q. Are there any additional charges besides the IELTS exam fee while registering for the IELTS?

A. No, there aren’t any additional charges applied for the IELTS test, apart from the registration fee. There are additional administrative charges for rescheduling or cancelling your test. Also, if you want to send your test results to more than five universities, you can apply for IELTS ATRF or Additional Test Report Forms. However, there will be an administrative charge of ₹250/- per university.

Q. Which month is easy for the IELTS exam?

A. The difficulty level of the IELTS exam does not vary based on the month you attend the test. The exam pattern, question format, and scoring criteria remain consistent throughout the year. However, the exam board adds the speaking topics generally during January, September, and May. Therefore, the best time to take this exam would be before the questions change, meaning in August, April, and December.

Q. Can I pass IELTS on the first attempt?

A. There isn’t any passing or failing cut-off for IELTS. The eligible score might vary for each university. However, an average score ranges from 5.5 to 6.5. It is possible to score high on your very first attempt through proper preparation, and practice. If you aim to score a high band on your first attempt, it is important to draft a plan and begin practising persistently. You can get IELTS resources from Leap, drafted by our IELTS Experts. 

Q. Can I register for the IELTS test without selecting a specific test date?

A.  No, you cannot register for the IELTS test without selecting a specific test date. During the registration process, you must choose a specific date and location from the available options. This is because the IELTS test is conducted on specific dates and at specific test centres to ensure a smooth and organized examination process.
 

Q. Will I get my IELTS result by post?

A. No, the IELTS result is not sent by post. You will be informed of the results via an SMS once they become available on the official website of IDP IELTS India. To access the results, you will need to log in to your account and access the Test Report Form. The Test Report Form will display your band score for the individual sections and the overall band score.

Q. How long are IELTS scores valid?

A. IELTS scores are typically valid for two years from your test date. The IELTS score validity is to ensure that your knowledge is intact. Higher time validity can affect your knowledge since you might forget things with time. However, check the requirements of your university before taking a retest, and check if the validity is negotiable. 

Q. What should I do if the desired test date is not available at my nearest test centre?

A. If the preferred test date is unavailable at your nearest test centre, here’s what you can do:
 

  • Look for other test centres 
  • Consider different dates
  • Plan earlier to secure your preferred test date and centre
  • Contact the test centre and inquire about other options
     
Q. Can I retake the IELTS test to improve my band score?

A. Yes, you can retake the IELTS to improve your band score. You can have a retake as many times as you need. However, it is recommended to take a 2-3 month gap between the tests to make sure that you have enough preparation time. Also note that IELTS recently announced a ‘one-skill retake’ facility, which lets you retake just one section of IELTS.