English proficiency is an integral part of the admission process for international education. The IELTS exam is a widely accepted and reputed English proficiency test for non-native English speakers. Before taking the test, it is crucial to practise all four IELTS sections—Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Knowing the IELTS exam dates and slots available in Nepal will be helpful for better preparation. Read about the forthcoming IELTS exam dates in Nepal, test locations, and costs in this blog.
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IELTS Exam Fee in Nepal 2023
The IELTS Exam fee in Nepal can be paid by cash or online payment at banks. The preferred banking partners are Standard Chartered Bank and Nepal Investment Bank. To complete the process, you must also upload a clear, coloured scan of your passport. Refer to the table below for the IELTS Exam fee in Nepal 2023:
IELTS Exam Type |
IELTS Exam Fee in Nepal |
IELTS Academic (on paper) |
NPR. 27,100 |
IELTS Academic (on computer) |
NPR. 25,300 |
IELTS Exam Centres in Nepal
The six official test centres where you can take the IELTS Exam in Nepal are:
- Biratnagar
- Birtamod,
- Butwal
- Chitwan
- Kathmandu and
- Pokhara
However, IELTS on computer tests are only offered in Kathmandu.
IELTS Exam Dates 2023 in Nepal
You must start getting ready for the IELTS exam as soon as you plan to study abroad. The IELTS Exam dates in Nepal 2023 on paper and on computer test schedules have been given below. This is to assist you in selecting a day that will allow you plenty of time to study and show up for the test.
1. Biratnagar - IELTS Dates Nepal 2023 (on paper)
IELTS Exam Dates in Nepal 2023 |
IELTS Exam Type |
Day |
Time Slots |
16 February 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Thursday |
|
17 February 2023 |
Speaking |
Friday |
|
25 March 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
26 March 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
29 April 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
30 April 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
27 May 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
28 May 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
10 June 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
11 June 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
15 July 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
16 July 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
2. Birtamod - IELTS Dates Nepal 2023 (on paper)
IELTS Exam Dates in Nepal 2023 |
IELTS Exam Type |
Day |
Time Slots |
11 February 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
13 February 2023 |
Speaking |
Monday |
|
2 March 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Thursday |
|
3 March 2023 |
Speaking |
Friday |
|
15 April 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
16 April 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
11 May 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Thursday |
|
12 May 2023 |
Speaking |
Friday |
|
15 June 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Thursday |
|
16 June 2023 |
Speaking |
Friday |
|
22 July 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
23 July 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
3. Butwal - IELTS Dates Nepal 2023 (on paper)
IELTS Exam Dates in Nepal 2023 |
IELTS Exam Type |
Day |
Time Slots |
4 February 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
6 February 2023 |
Speaking |
Monday |
|
11 March 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
12 March 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
1 April 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
2 April 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
6 May 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
7 May 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
24 June 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
25 June 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
29 July 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
30 July 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
4. Chitwan - IELTS Dates Nepal 2023 (on paper)
IELTS Exam Dates in Nepal 2023 |
IELTS Exam Type |
Day |
Time Slots |
11 February 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
13 February 2023 |
Speaking |
Monday |
|
25 February 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
26 February 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
11 March 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
12 March 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
25 March 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
26 March 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
15 April 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
16 April 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
29 April 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
30 April 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
11 May 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Thursday |
|
12 May 2023 |
Speaking |
Friday |
|
27 May 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
28 May 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
3 June 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
4 June 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
15 June 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Thursday |
|
16 June 2023 |
Speaking |
Friday |
|
6 July 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Thursday |
|
7 July 2023 |
Speaking |
Friday |
|
29 July 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
30 July 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
5. Pokhara- IELTS Dates Nepal 2023 (on paper)
IELTS Exam Dates in Nepal 2023 |
IELTS Exam Type |
Day |
Time Slots |
4 February 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
6 February 2023 |
Speaking |
Monday |
|
16 February 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Thursday |
|
17 February 2023 |
Speaking |
Friday |
|
2 March 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Thursday |
|
3 March 2023 |
Speaking |
Friday |
|
18 March 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
19 March 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
1 April 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
2 April 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
20 April 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Thursday |
|
21 April 2023 |
Speaking |
Friday |
|
6 May 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
7 May 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
20 May 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
21 May 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
10 June 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
11 June 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
24 June 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
25 June 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
15 July 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
16 July 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
22 July 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
|
23 July 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
|
6. Kathmandu- IELTS Dates Nepal 2023 (on paper)
Since Kathmandu offers multiple test centre options, check out the closest and most convenient ones for you for the exam.
IELTS Exam Dates in Nepal 2023 |
IELTS Exam Type |
Day |
11 February 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
12 February 2023 |
Speaking |
Sunday |
16 February 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Thursday |
15 February 2023 |
Speaking |
Wednesday |
25 February 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
28 February 2023 |
Speaking |
Tuesday |
2 March 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Thursday |
1 March 2023 |
Speaking |
Wednesday |
11 March 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
9 March 2023 |
Speaking |
Thursday |
18 March 2023 |
Listening, Reading & Writing |
Saturday |
16 March 2023 |
Speaking |
Thursday |
Kathmandu- IELTS Dates Nepal 2023 (on computer)
IELTS Exam in Nepal 2023 |
IELTS Exam Dates |
February |
1, 2, 3,4,5,8,9,10,11,12,15,16,17,18,19,22,23,24,25,26 |
March |
1,2,3,4,5,12,15,16,17,18,19,29,30,31 |
April |
1,2,6,7,8,9,13,14,15,16,20,21,22,23,27,28,29,30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's six official IELTS Exam centres are Biratnagar, Birtamod, Butwal, Chitwan, Kathmandu and Pokhara.