| Updated On - Sep 2, 2025
The IELTS exam dates are available throughout the year for the computer-based test, and 48 times a year for the paper-based test. The paper-based test is available only 4 times a month, so if you are planning to take the IELTS exam in this format, you should register well in advance. The IELTS exam dates also vary for the Academic and General Training modules, as well as across the different cities in India. While the Academic module is offered on all 48 dates, the General Training module is available on 24 selected dates. To accommodate the convenience of test-takers, most IELTS exam dates are scheduled on Saturdays and Thursdays.
It’s important to note that the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections are conducted on the same day, while the Speaking test may be scheduled up to 7 days before or after the main test date. Additionally, test dates may differ across IELTS test centers, meaning your nearest location might not offer the same date as another city. This article lists the upcoming, city-wise, and month-wise test dates for the IELTS exam.
IELTS Exam Dates in September 2025 (Upcoming Dates)
You are advised to book the IELTS exam dates at least 1-2 months in advance to get your preferred test center and dates. It is also wise to get your IELTS scores well before the admission deadlines of the university you wish to apply to. IDP offers many test dates for the IELTS computer-based exam in September. But for paper-based tests, only 4 dates are available. The table below lists the test dates available in September and October 2025 for some major cities in India.
IELTS Exam Dates 2025 in September
| City | Computer-delivered IELTS Test Dates in September 2025 | Paper-based IELTS Test Dates in September 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 | 6, 13, 18, 27 |
| Bangalore | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 | 6, 13, 18, 27 |
| Gurugram | 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 | 13, 27 |
| Kolkata | 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29 | 13, 27 |
| Mumbai | 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 | Not Available |
IELTS Exam Dates 2025 in October
| City | Computer-delivered IELTS Test Dates in October 2025 | Paper-based IELTS Test Dates in October 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 | 4, 9, 18, 25 |
| Bangalore | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 | 4, 9, 18, 25 |
| Gurugram | 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30 | 4, 18 |
| Kolkata | 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30 | 4, 18 |
| Mumbai | 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31 | Not Available |
IELTS Exam Dates 2025: Computer-delivered
IELTS on Computer is available almost every day of the month, except on national holidays or state festivals. Due to the high volume of registrations, most IELTS test centers offer multiple slots in a day for the candidate to choose from, depending on his/her convenience. The following are the slot schedules for the IELTS exam:
- Slot 1: 09:00 am to 12:00 noon
- Slot 2: 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
- Slot 3: 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
The tables below list the city-wise IELTS exam dates for the computer-delivered test.
IELTS Exam Dates 2025 in Chennai
| Month | IELTS Exam Dates 2025 |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 |
| October 2025 | 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31 |
| November 2025 | 1,2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
| December 2025 | No Test Dates Available |
IELTS Exam Dates 2025 in Bangalore
| Month | IELTS Exam Dates 2025 |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
| October 2025 | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 |
| November 2025 | 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
| December 2025 | No Test Dates Available |
IELTS Exam Dates 2025 in Kolkata
| Month | IELTS Exam Dates 2025 |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29 |
| October 2025 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30 |
| November 2025 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30 |
| December 2025 | No Test Dates Available |
IELTS Exam Dates 2025 in Noida
| Month | IELTS Exam Dates 2025 |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
| October 2025 | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 |
| November 2025 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
| December 2025 | No Test Dates Available |
IELTS Exam Dates 2025 in Gurugram
| Month | IELTS Exam Dates 2025 |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
| October 2025 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30 |
| November 2025 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30 |
| December 2025 | No Test Dates Available |
IELTS Exam Dates 2025 in Mumbai
| Month | IELTS Exam Dates 2025 |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
| October 2025 | 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31 |
| November 2025 | 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
| December 2025 | No Test Dates Available |
Note: Please visit the official IDP website to explore more IELTS test dates in 2025 for IELTS on Computer. You can also see more city-wise IELTS exam dates from the official IDP IELTS website.
IELTS Exam Dates 2025: Paper-based
IELTS exam dates 2025 for the paper-based format are available 4 times a month. To accommodate the needs of the candidates, the exams are conducted on Thursdays and Saturdays. The tables below list the month-wise IELTS exam dates 2025 for the paper-based test.
Also Read: IELTS Academic
IELTS Exam dates 2025 in September
| IELTS Test Date | Test Type |
|---|---|
| Sat, 6 Sep, 2025 | Academic |
| Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 | Academic and General Training |
| Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 | Academic |
| Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 | Academic and General Training |
IELTS Exam dates 2025 in October
| IELTS Test Date | Test Type |
|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Oct, 2025 | Academic and General Training |
| Thu, 9 Oct, 2025 | Academic |
| Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 | Academic and General Training |
| Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 | Academic |
IELTS Exam dates 2025 in November
| IELTS Test Date | Test Type |
|---|---|
| Sat, 1 Nov, 2025 | Academic |
| Thu, 6 Nov, 2025 | Academic and General Training |
| Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 | Academic |
| Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 | Academic and General Training |
IELTS Exam dates 2025 in December
| IELTS Test Date | Test Type |
|---|---|
| Thu, 4 Dec, 2025 | Academic |
| Sat, 6 Dec, 2025 | Academic and General Training |
| Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 | Academic |
| Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 | Academic and General Training |
| Sat, 27 Dec, 2025 | Academic and General Training |
IELTS Exam Fees 2025 in India
The IELTS test fee in India varies depending on the test type. Here are the IELTS exam fees for your reference when choosing your IELTS test date:
| IELTS Test Type | IELTS Exam Fee 2025 (₹) |
|---|---|
| IELTS on Computer for UKVI | 18,250 |
| IELTS on Computer | 18,000 |
| IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) | 17,000 |
| IELTS on Paper | 18,000 |
Also Read: IELTS UKVI
Also, check out the articles below to get an idea of the application deadlines for top study abroad destinations and book your IELTS exam date accordingly.
| Application Deadlines in Top Study Abroad Countries | |
|---|---|
| Application Deadlines for UK Universities | Application Deadlines for Australian Universities |
| Application Deadlines for New Zealand Universities | Application Deadlines for USA Universities |
IELTS Exam Registration
Registering for the IELTS exam is quick and easy, and can be done either online or offline. Accepted by over 12,000 organizations in 140+ countries, the IELTS is widely recognized for study, work, and migration. As of 2025, the exam fee in India is ₹18,000 for both Academic and General Training, and ₹18,250 for IELTS UKVI. Indian candidates can register online through the official IDP website or visit the nearest IDP branch for offline registration. The following sections explain both online and offline IELTS registration steps.
Online Registration:
- Visit the IDP IELTS India website (www.ieltsidpindia.com)
- Select your test date and city, fill out the form, and pay via credit/debit card.
- Submit a photocopy of your Passport to the IDP Head Office.
In-Person Registration:
- Visit any IDP branch.
- Fill the form, submit your Passport copy, and pay via card, Demand Draft, or cash deposit at ICICI or HDFC Bank.
- Receive instant confirmation.
Courier Registration:
- Download the form from the IDP website or collect it from a branch.
- Send the completed form, Passport copy, and payment (Demand Draft or ICICI/HDFC deposit slip) to the IDP Head Office.
| Important Articles | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Listening | IELTS Speaking |
| IELTS Reading | IELTS Writing |
IDP IELTS Exam Cancellation & Rescheduling
If you are unable to take the IELTS exam on the booked date due to unforeseen circumstances (medical emergency or unprepared), you have the option to either reschedule or cancel the exam and get a refund. You will have to provide supporting documents to prove that your reason for cancellation or rescheduling is genuine. The refund amount depends on how early you submit a request and can be accepted/rejected by IDP. The following sections mention the conditions for IELTS exam cancellation and rescheduling, along with the respective refund amounts.
IELTS Exam Dates Cancellation
You can apply for an IELTS exam cancellation through the Candidate Login section or by submitting the Test Date Transfer & Cancellation Application Form to the test center. If you plan to take the test in the future, you will have to pay the full fees again. The table below mentions the IELTS exam cancellation conditions and the corresponding fee.
| Cancellation Application Deadline | % of the total fee to be refunded |
|---|---|
| At least 14 days before the test date | 75% |
| Within 14 days, but more than 2 days before the test | 50% |
| Within 2 days of the test date | 25% |
| On the test day or after the test | No refund |
IELTS Exam Date Rescheduling
You can reschedule your IELTS exam at least 14 days before the booked test date. To change your test date, whether earlier or later, you must submit a request to your test center. The table below shows the rescheduling fee for the different IELTS exam types.
| IELTS Test Type | Rescheduling Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| IELTS on Computer for UKVI | 4,550 |
| IELTS on Computer | 4,550 |
| IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) | 4,250 |
| IELTS on Paper for UKVI | 4,550 |
| IELTS on Paper | 4,550 |
| One Skill Retake (OSR) | 3,000 |
| Important Articles related to IELTS | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Syllabus | IELTS Preparation |
| IELTS Score | IELTS to CLB Calculator |
In India, there are 48 IELTS examination dates available in 2025 for paper-based IELTS exams. If you are planning to take IELTS on the computer, the computer-based exam is conducted in 3 slots every day, 7 days a week. The IELTS slot booking process is simple and can be done through both online and offline modes.
FAQs
Ques. How often is the IELTS exam conducted in India?
Ans. The computer-based IELTS is available almost daily, while the paper-based test is conducted 4 times a month, totaling 48 times a year.
Ques. When should I book my IELTS test date?
Ans. It is recommended to book your IELTS exam 1-2 months in advance to get your preferred date and test center.
Ques. What's the difference between Academic and General Training IELTS?
Ans. The Academic module is for students applying to universities, while the General Training module is for work or migration purposes.
Ques. Can I reschedule my IELTS exam?
Ans. Yes, you can reschedule your exam if your request is made at least 14 days before the test date. A rescheduling fee will apply.
Ques. How much is the IELTS exam fee in 2025 in India?
Ans. The fee is ₹18,000 for Academic or General Training and ₹18,250 for IELTS UKVI. Other test types have different fees.
Ques. How many times can I take the IELTS exam?
Ans. There is no limit. You can take the IELTS exam as many times as you like, but you must pay the fee each time.
Ques. What is the format of the IELTS exam?
Ans. The IELTS exam includes four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The first 3 are taken on the same day, while the Speaking test may be scheduled separately.
Ques. Can I cancel my IELTS exam and get a refund?
Ans. Yes, partial refunds are available if you cancel at least 2 days before the test. The amount depends on how early you cancel.
Ques. Is there any age limit to take the IELTS exam?
Ans. There is no strict age limit, but it is recommended for candidates aged 16 and above. Some institutions may have their own age-related requirements.
Ques. Can I take IELTS if I have a disability or special needs?
Ans. Yes, IELTS test centers offer accommodations such as extra time, braille question papers, or a separate room if needed. You must inform the center at least 6 weeks in advance.
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