IELTS Exam Dates and Fees 2023 in India
To take a step closer to fulfilling your dream of studying abroad, you must first clear the language assessment exam. The International English Language Testing System or IELTS Exam is a popular and internationally standardised test to evaluate the English proficiency of non-native English speakers. IELTS exam dates are available frequently if you take a computer-based test or 4 times a month if you take a paper-based test. Numerous universities and colleges widely accept IELTS Academic for admission purposes.
Before attending an IELTS test, it is essential to prepare adequately for all the sections, which include Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Continue reading to learn more about the upcoming IELTS exam dates, test centres and fees.
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IELTS Exam Fee in India 2023
The IELTS Exam fee in India varies depending on the type of test you are attempting. You can make the payments using the following modes:
- Credit/Debit Card
- Netbanking
- Demand Draft
- Bank Deposit
The table below gives you a brief overview of the IELTS exam fees for each test type
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IELTS Test Types |
IELTS Exam Fee in India |
|
Pen and Paper based IELTS |
INR 15,500 |
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Computer-delivered IELTS |
INR 15,500 |
|
IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) |
INR 14,600 |
|
IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration |
INR 15,750 |
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Computer-based IELTS for UKVI |
INR 15,750 |
IELTS Exam centres in India
For the convenience of test takers, the IELTS exam is conducted in around 82 test centres across the country. You can select a test centre closest to you and choose a date that suits you. We have listed below some of the locations where you can attend the IELTS exam across India:
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Ahmedabad |
Ambala |
Amritsar |
Angamaly |
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Bangalore |
Bhopal |
Bhubaneshwar |
Barnala |
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Calicut |
Chandigarh |
Chennai |
Coimbatore |
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Dehradun |
Firozpur |
Gandhinagar |
Goa |
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Gurgaon |
Guwahati |
Hyderabad |
Indore |
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Jaipur |
Jalandhar |
Jammu |
Kannur |
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Kochi |
Kolkata |
Kollam |
Kottayam |
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Kurukshetra |
Lucknow |
Ludhiana |
Madurai |
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Mangalore |
Mumbai |
Nagpur |
Nasik |
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Navi Mumbai |
New Delhi |
Noida |
Patiala |
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Patna |
Pune |
Raipur |
Raikot |
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Ranchi |
Rajkot |
Siliguri |
Surat |
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Thane |
Tiruchirapalli |
Tirupati |
Thrissur |
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Trivandrum |
Vadodara |
Vijayawada |
Visakhapatanam |
IELTS Exam Dates 2023 in India
If you have decided to study abroad, you have to get a head start preparing for the IELTS exam. We have compiled below the upcoming schedule for the IELTS on paper test dates for 2023. This is to help you choose a convenient date that will give you ample time to prepare and appear for the test.
To avoid any last-minute rush and to get a slot in a location of your choice, it is advisable to go for an early booking. You can book a test date as early as three months and as late as one week before your desired test date. The IELTS on paper tests are available on 4 fixed dates in a month. You can refer to the tables below for the monthly available slots.
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IELTS Exam Dates in January
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IELTS Exam Dates 2023 January in India |
IELTS Test Day |
IELTS Test type |
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7 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
7 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
|
14 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
19 |
Thursday |
IELTS Academic |
|
19 |
Thursday |
IELTS General Training |
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28 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
IELTS Exam Dates in February
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IELTS Exam Dates 2023 February in India |
IELTS Test Day |
IELTS Test type |
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4 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
11 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
11 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
|
16 |
Thursday |
IELTS Academic |
|
25 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
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25 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
IELTS Exam Dates in March
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IELTS Exam Dates 2023 March in India |
IELTS Test Day |
IELTS Test type |
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2 |
Thursday |
IELTS Academic |
|
11 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
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11 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
|
18 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
25 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
25 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
IELTS Exam Dates in April
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IELTS Exam Dates 2023 April in India |
IELTS Test Day |
IELTS Test type |
|
1 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
1 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
|
15 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
20 |
Thursday |
IELTS Academic |
|
29 |
Saturday |
IELTSAcademic |
|
29 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
IELTS Exam Dates in May
|
IELTS Exam Dates 2023 May in India |
IELTS Test Day |
IELTS Test type |
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6 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
11 |
Thursday |
IELTS Academic |
|
11 |
Thursday |
IELTS General Training |
|
20 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
27 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
27 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
IELTS Exam Dates in June
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IELTS Exam Dates 2023 June in India |
IELTS Test Day |
IELTS Test type |
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3 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
10 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
10 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
|
15 |
Thursday |
IELTS Academic |
|
24 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
24 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
IELTS Exam Dates in July
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IELTS Exam Dates 2023 July in India |
IELTS Test Day |
IELTS Test type |
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6 |
Thursday |
IELTS Academic |
|
15 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
22 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
|
22 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
29 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
|
29 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
IELTS Exam Dates in August
|
IELTS Exam Dates 2023 August in India |
IELTS Test Day |
IELTS Test type |
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5 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
10 |
Thursday |
IELTS Academic |
|
10 |
Thursday |
IELTS General Training |
|
19 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
26 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
26 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
IELTS Exam Dates in September
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IELTS Exam Dates 2023 September in India |
IELTS Test Day |
IELTS Test type |
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2 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
9 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
9 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
|
14 |
Thursday |
IELTS Academic |
|
23 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
23 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
IELTS Exam Dates in October
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IELTS Exam Dates 2023 0ctober in India |
IELTS Test Day |
IELTS Test type |
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7 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
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7 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
|
12 |
Thursday |
IELTS Academic |
|
21 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
28 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
28 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
IELTS Exam Dates in November
|
IELTS Exam Dates 2023 November in India |
IELTS Test Day |
IELTS Test type |
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4 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
9 |
Thursday |
IELTS Academic |
|
9 |
Thursday |
IELTS General Training |
|
18 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
25 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
25 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
IELTS Exam Dates in December
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IELTS Exam Dates 2023 December in India |
IELTS Test Day |
IELTS Test type |
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2 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
2 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
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7 |
Thursday |
IELTS Academic |
|
9 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
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16 |
Saturday |
IELTS Academic |
|
16 |
Saturday |
IELTS General Training |
IELTS has been a paper-based English test for around 30 years, but you can now take IELTS on the computer too. IELTS on computer slots are available up to 7 days a week, three times a day—morning, afternoon and evening! The availability of multiple test sessions, test centres and faster results within 3-5 days make computer-delivered IELTS a flexible and convenient option for many students.
Frequently Asked Questions
IELTS Academic and General Training tests will start on January 7, 2024. You can book in advance and choose your preferred slot.
