IELTS exam dates 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 IDP 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 as per 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 that means IELTS exams are available 48 times across the year. However, the availability of IDP IELTS exam 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.

How IELTS works?

IELTS can now be taken on a paper and a computer. Test takers going for a paper exam will be taking the Reading, Writing, and Listening sections on a paper with either HB-pencils or a pen. The Speaking test is carried out face-to-face or through a video all with an authorized IELTS examiner. The results of the paper-based IELTS test are announced after 13 calendar days of the test date.

Test takers who have opted for IELTS on computer take the Reading, Writing and Listening sections on a computer. The Speaking test will be on a video call or face-to-face with an authorized IELTS examiner. Computer-based IELTS gives you the liberty to choose from multiple test dates and slots, you can expect your results within 3-5 days.

IELTS Exam Date 

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 IDP IELTS test dates  below. We have mentioned the full schedule for paper-based IELTS

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How to find the IELTS Test Date?

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:

IDP IELTS Exam Date

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) 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 IELTS 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 Date in India

Check out the IELTS Test calendar and look at the IDP IELTS date month-wise.

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IELTS 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 15,500 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.

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