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IELTS Exam Dates and Fees in Nepal

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Blog Summary Prepare for international education with IELTS! Discover key IELTS sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. For Nepal, knowing the exam dates and locations is vital for readiness. Learn about test fees: NPR. 27,100 for paper-based and NPR. 25,300 for computer-based. Official test centres include Biratnagar, Butwal, and more, with computer tests in Kathmandu. Plan ahead with the 2023 exam dates.

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.

Read more: Tips on how to prepare for IELTS 

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

  • 13:00-16:00

17 February 2023

Speaking

Friday

  • 14:45-15:05

25 March 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

26 March 2023

Speaking

Sunday 

  • 10:05-10:25

29 April 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

30 April 2023

Speaking

Sunday 

  • 09:05-09:25

27 May 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

28 May 2023

Speaking

Sunday

  • 09:25-09:45

10 June 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday 

  • 13:00-16:00

11 June 2023

Speaking

Sunday 

  • 09:05-09:25

15 July 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

16 July 2023

Speaking

Sunday

  • 09:25-09:45

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

  • 13:00-16:00

13 February 2023

Speaking

Monday

  • 12:05-12:25

2 March 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Thursday 

  • 13:00-16:00

3 March 2023

Speaking

Friday

  • 09:45-10:05

15 April 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

16 April 2023

Speaking

Sunday

  • 09:05-09:25

11 May 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Thursday

  • 13:00-16:00

12 May 2023

Speaking

Friday

  • 09:05-09:25

15 June 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Thursday

  • 13:00-16:00

16 June 2023

Speaking

Friday

  • 09:25-09:45

22 July 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

23 July 2023

Speaking

Sunday

  • 09:05-09:25

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

  • 13:00-16:00

6 February 2023

Speaking

Monday

  • 15:05-15:25

11 March 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday 

  • 13:00-16:00

12 March 2023

Speaking

Sunday 

  • 09:05-09:25

1 April 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

2 April 2023

Speaking

Sunday

  • 09:05-09:25

6 May 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

7 May 2023

Speaking

Sunday

  • 09:25-09:45

24 June 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday 

  • 13:00-16:00

25 June 2023

Speaking

Sunday

  • 09:25-09:45

29 July 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

30 July 2023

Speaking

Sunday

  • 09:25-09:45

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

  • 13:00-16:00

13 February 2023

Speaking

Monday

  • 09:45-10:05

25 February 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

26 February 2023

Speaking

Sunday

  • 14:25-14:45

11 March 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

12 March 2023

Speaking

Sunday

  • 09:05-09:25

25 March 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

26 March 2023

Speaking

Sunday 

  • 09:25-09:45

15 April 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

16 April 2023

Speaking

Sunday 

  • 09:05-09:25

29 April 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

30 April 2023

Speaking

Sunday 

  • 09:05-09:25

11 May 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Thursday

  • 13:00-16:00

12 May 2023

Speaking

Friday

  • 09:25-09:45

27 May 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

28 May 2023

Speaking

Sunday 

  • 09:05-09:25

3 June 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

4 June 2023

Speaking

Sunday 

  • 09:45-10:05

15 June 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Thursday 

  • 13:00-16:00

16 June 2023

Speaking

Friday

  • 09:25-09:45

6 July 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Thursday

  • 13:00-16:00

7 July 2023

Speaking

Friday

  • 09:25-09:45

29 July 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

30 July 2023

Speaking

Sunday 

  • 09:45-10:05

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

  • 13:00-16:00

6 February 2023

Speaking

Monday

  • 15:25-15:45

16 February 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Thursday

  • 13:00-16:00

17 February 2023

Speaking

Friday

  • 16:25-16:45

2 March 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Thursday

  • 13:00-16:00

3 March 2023

Speaking

Friday

  • 11:25-11:45

18 March 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

19 March 2023

Speaking

Sunday 

  • 09:45-10:05

1 April 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

2 April 2023

Speaking

Sunday 

  • 09:25-09:45

20 April 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Thursday

  • 13:00-16:00

21 April 2023

Speaking

Friday

  • 09:25-09:45

6 May 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

7 May 2023

Speaking

Sunday

  • 09:25-09:45

20 May 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

21 May 2023

Speaking

Sunday 

  • 09:45-10:05

10 June 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

11 June 2023

Speaking

Sunday 

  • 09:45-10:05

24 June 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

25 June 2023

Speaking

Sunday

  • 09:45-10:05

15 July 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

16 July 2023

Speaking

Sunday

  • 09:05-09:25

22 July 2023

Listening, Reading & Writing

Saturday

  • 13:00-16:00

23 July 2023

Speaking

Sunday 

  • 09:45-10:05

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

Which are the test centres for IELTS in Nepal?

Nepal's six official IELTS Exam centres are Biratnagar, Birtamod, Butwal, Chitwan, Kathmandu and Pokhara.