How to Choose IELTS Test Dates

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IELTS exam dates 2022 are available throughout the year, so you can choose the timing of your IELTS exam according to your convenience. The IELTS test centers function on a first-come-first-serve basis, so it is important to book your dates as soon as possible. During the high season, tests can fill up one month in advance. So registering for the IELTS date early is a very important task. The computer-delivered IELTS test is available up to 3 times a day on all 7 days a week. Candidates can get their results in 2-5 days after giving the test. Therefore, you can book your IELTS test at your convenience. Apart from this, the paper-based IELTS test is also available up to four times a month.

IELTS Test dates are available up to 4 times a month which means IELTS exams are available 48 times across the year. However, the availability of IELTS test dates may vary for the IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training exams. The IELTS Academic exam is available on all 48 dates. IELTS exams are usually held on Thursdays and Saturdays.

IELTS Listening, Reading, and Writing tests take place on the same day whereas either the IELTS Speaking test is conducted 7 days before or 7 days after your test date. Also, it can happen that the IELTS test date may not be the same near your IELTS test location as it is in another city.

IELTS Exam Dates 2022

In India, IELTS exam is owned and conducted jointly by IDP and Cambridge English Language Assessment. IDP conducts the test four times in a month. IELTS exam is conducted 48 times a year. You can check out the IELTS dates 2022 below.

IDP IELTS Exam Dates for January 2022

Test Dates	Test Type
8th-January 2022	Academic and General Training
15th-January 2022	Academic only
20th-January 2022	Academic only
29th-January 2022	Academic and General Training

IDP IELTS Exam Dates for February 2022

Test Dates	Test Type
05th-February 2022	Academic and General Training
12th-February 2022	Academic and General Training
17th-February 2022	Academic and General Training
26th-February 2022	Academic only

How to find the IELTS Test Date 2022?

Both IELTS General and IELTS Academic are conducted by IDP IELTS India across major cities in India. Hence, students can check out the dates mentioned below and choose the one most convenient for them.

Steps to book IELTS Exam Dates and Location

Candidates who are looking to book their required test centre and IELTS Dates Candidates are required to do the following:

Visit the British Council official website and click on Register
Click on ‘Find Test Date’ and enter in the month city and module of choice
You will be then redirected to the IELTS Application: Check Test Availability page
Candidates are required to select the desired date and click ‘Apply’

IELTS Test Dates Availability

Computer-delivered IELTS test sessions are now available in 16 cities:

Ahmedabad	Chennai	Kochi
Amritsar	Coimbatore	Mumbai
Bangalore	Delhi	Pune
Baroda	Gurgaon	Surat
Chandigarh	Hyderabad	Vadodara
Vijayawada

IDP IELTS National Test Dates 2022

Due to the high demand of students wanting to travel abroad for further education and requiring an IELTS for the same. IDP IELTS India is conducting the IELTS Computer-Based Exam all throughout the months of July and August (with the exception of August 15, 2022) in Tier 1 cities. Candidates are required to check the official IDP IELTS India website to choose from the available dates keeping their college registration in mind. Candidates who opt for the pen-paper module of the exam need to check the select dates on which the IELTS exam is available on the official website.

British Council Test Dates

The British Council is another widely accepted institution that administers the IELTS examination to candidates looking to travel abroad for further education. Candidates can check out the available IELTS General and IELTS Academic Test Dates available across various major cities across the length and breadth of the country. The computer-based module of the IELTS Exam is being conducted all throughout July and August for the benefit of candidates by the British Council. However, candidates who are opting for the pen-paper module need to check the official website of the British Council for available dates for the IELTS exam.

IELTS Exam Dates in India

Check out the IELTS Test calendar 2022 and look at the IELTS test dates month-wise.

IELTS Exam dates for January 2022

Test Dates	Test Type
8th-January 2022	Academic and General Training
15th-January 2022	Academic only
20th-January 2022	Academic only
29th-January 2022	Academic and General Training

IELTS Exam dates for February 2022

Test Dates	Test Type
05th-February 2022	Academic and General Training
12th-February 2022	Academic and General Training
17th-February 2022	Academic and General Training
26th-February 2022	Academic only

IELTS Exam dates for March 2022

Test Dates	Test Type
3rd-March 2022	Academic only
12th-March 2022	Academic and General Training
19th-March 2022	Academic only
26th-March 2022	Academic and General Training

IELTS Exam dates for April 2022

Test Dates	Test Type
9th-April 2022	Academic and General Training
21st-April 2022	Academic only
23rd-April 2022	Academic and General Training
30th-April 2022	Academic only

IELTS Exam dates in May 2022

Test Dates	Test Type
7th-May 2022	Academic and General Training
12th-May 2022	Academic and General Training
21st-May 2022	Academic only
28th-May 2022	Academic and General Training

IELTS Exam dates in June 2022

Test Dates	Test Type
4-June 2022	Academic only
11-June 2022	Academic and General Training
16-June 2022	Academic only
25-June 2022	Academic and General Training

IELTS Exam dates for July 2022

Test Dates	Test Type
7 July 2022	Academic only
9 July 2022	Academic and General Training
16 July 2022	Academic only
23 July 2022	Academic and General Training

IELTS Exam dates for August 2022

Test Dates	Test Type
6 August 2022	Academic and General Training
11 August 2022	Academic and General Training
20 August 2022	Academic and General Training
27 August 2022	Academic only

IELTS Exam dates for September 2022

Test Dates	Test Type
3rd-September 2022	Academic and General Training
10th-September 2022	Academic only
15th-September 2022	Academic only
24th-September 2022	Academic and General Training

IELTS Exam dates for October 2022

Test Dates	Test Type
8th-October 2022	Academic and General Training
13th-October 2022	Academic only
22nd-October 2022	Academic only
29th-October 2022	Academic and General Training

IELTS Exam dates for November 2022

Test Dates	Test Type
5th-November 2022	Academic and General Training
10th-November 2022	Academic and General Training
19th-November 2022	Academic and General Training
26th-November 2022	Academic only

IELTS Exam dates for December 2022

Test Dates	Test Type
3rd-December 2022	Academic and General Training
8th-December 2022	Academic only
10th-December 2022	Academic only
17th-December 2022	Academic and General Training

IELTS 2022 Test Centres in India

There are two official bodies that conduct the IELTS Test in 77 locations across India, one of which is the British Council with its branches in more than 55 locations. Another recognized organization is IDP Education with its presence in 59 cities. The predefined fee for the exam is INR 14,700 irrespective of the organizational body that conducts the exam. To appear for the IELTS exam or to book the test centre, you must talk to the organization authorized to get the exam conducted. You may choose the organization considering the location that better suits your requirements.

Can I prepone my IELTS exam date?

Candidates can cancel or postpone the IELTS exam. However, candidates can postpone or cancel the exam personally or through email. Cancellation or postponement cannot be done through the telephone.

If you postpone or cancel your application more than 5 weeks before the test date, you will receive a refund of less than 25% of the administrative fee.
Candidates canceling the exam less than 5 weeks ahead of the exam will not receive any refund.
Those who do not appear for the exam will also not receive any refund.

Do we get text/practice books when we book the IELTS exam date?

The aspirants can prepare for the exam through self-study or by attending coaching for the test. Those who wish to prepare themselves can prepare from the best books and resources for IELTS. Apart from this, those who wish to take professional help can select from the top 10 IELTS coaching centers in India. Still got doubts, check out our frequently asked questions to clear your doubts.