IELTS test dates are offered about 4 times in a month making a total of 48 fixed test dates in one calendar year. The availability of IELTS dates in India may differ for the Academic and General Training module. While the Academic version is available on all 48 dates, the General Training version is available on 24 dates. In order to create flexibility and convenience, tests are mostly held on Saturdays and Thursdays.
Please note that listening, reading, writing (LRW) tests shall take place on the same day while the speaking tests will be conducted up to 7 days prior and/or post the test date. It may be possible that your nearest IELTS test location may not offer the same date as another IELTS test city location.
You can choose the timing of your IELTS exam according to your convenience, as IELTS Test dates are available throughout the year. The IELTS test centres 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 IELTS date early is a very important task.
Steps to Select IELTS Exam Dates and Location
- 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
- Following this, you will be then redirected to the IELTS Application: Check Test Availability page
- Complete the online application form
- Candidates are required to select the desired date and click ‘Apply’
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.
IDP IELTS National Test Dates 2021
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, 2021) in Tier 1 cities. The rest of the cities also have major days of July and August reserved for the exam. 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.
Canceling or postponing IELTS exam dates
Candidates can cancel or postpone the IELTS exam, personally or through email. However, Cancellation or postponement cannot be done through the telephone.
Please Note:
- 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.
- Hand over the Terms & Conditions document duly signed.
- Those who do not appear for the exam will also not receive any refund.
