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IELTS fees depend on the type of test format you choose. The IELTS exam fees in India is Rs. 17,000 for both IELTS on Computer and Paper-based IELTS.
Below is a detailed list of the IELTS exam fees and other costs included.
The table below provides detailed information on IELTS test fees according to the types of IELTS exams:
All applications for cancellation and refund must be sent to the Centre using the Transfer & Cancellation/Refund Application Form along with the original receipt of payment of the test fee. An administrative charge of Rs. 4,250, including all taxes, will be applicable in such a case.
If the application for cancellation is received 9 days before the test date, the balance of IELTS test fees of Rs. 12,750 inclusive of all taxes will be refunded to the applicant within 10 - 12 working days from the date of application. Requests received less than 9 days before the test date will not be accepted, and the candidate will not be refunded.
All applications for cancellation and refund must be sent to the Centre using the Transfer & Cancellation/Refund Application Form along with the original receipt of payment of the test fee. An administrative charge of Rs. 4,300, including all taxes, will be applicable in such a case.
If the application for cancellation is received 9 days before the test date, the balance of IELTS test fees of Rs. 12,900 inclusive of all taxes will be refunded to the applicant within 10 - 12 working days from the date of application. Requests received less than 9 days before the test date will not be accepted, and the candidate will not be refunded.
All applications for cancellation and refund must be sent to the Centre using the Transfer & Cancellation/Refund Application Form along with the original receipt of payment of the test fee. An administrative charge of Rs. 4,000, including all taxes, will be applicable in such a case.
If the application for cancellation is received 9 days before the test date, the balance of IELTS test fees of Rs. 12,000, inclusive of all taxes, will be refunded to the applicant within 10 - 12 working days from the date of application. Requests received less than 9 days before the test date will not be accepted, and the candidate will not be refunded.
All applications for cancellation and refund must be sent to the Centre using the Test Date Transfer & Cancellation/Refund Application Form along with the original receipt of payment of the test fee. An administrative charge of Rs. 4,300, including all taxes, will be applicable in such a case.
If the application for cancellation is received 9 days before the test date, the balance of IELTS test fees of Rs. 12,900, inclusive of all taxes, will be refunded to the candidate within 10 - 12 working days from the date of application. Requests received less than 9 days before the test date will not be accepted, and no refund will be given to the candidate.
Application for cancellation of IELTS One Skill Retake test can be cancelled 72 hours or more before the test starts time under the following conditions:
Serious medical conditions may prevent you from attending or performing normally on test day; such conditions require supporting evidence of a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner.
Evidence of bereavement, trauma, or other forms of significant hardship.
Military service.
The IELTS Test Centre will cancel your test but not issue a refund under the following conditions:
If you can cancel your test or request a transfer in less than 72 hours before the test.
Do not attend the test as scheduled.
Test Type | Refund Amount |
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IOC IELTS (OSR) | INR 8,475 |
IELTS for UKVI (OSR) | INR 8,475 |
The table below provides the rescheduling or transfer fee for IELTS exam:
Test Type | Transfer Fee (INR) |
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IELTS on Computer for UKVI | 2,825 |
IELTS on Computer | 2,825 |
IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) | 4,000 |
IELTS for UKVI (Computer-based) | 4,300 |
IELTS for UKVI (Paper-based) | 4,250 |
Pen and paper-based IELTS | 4,250 |
IELTS on Computer One Skill Retake | 2,825 |
IELTS for UKVI (OSR) | 4,300 |
The table below provides the rechecking fee or Enquiry on Results fee for the IELTS exam:
Test Type | EOR Fee (INR) |
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Pen and paper-based IELTS | 12,750 |
IELTS on Computer | 12,750 |
IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration | 12,900 |
IELTS on Computer for UKVI | 12,900 |
IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) | 12,000 |
One Skill Retake | 8,475 |
Up to the first five electronic ATRF reports can be submitted free of charge. This allows you to send your results to your top choices without additional fees. However, if you need to send your scores to more than five universities, there will be an administrative fee of ₹250 (Rupees Two Hundred Fifty only) per university.
There is also a daily limit of five universities for ATRFs. To add additional institutions after submitting your initial reports, you can simply revisit your candidate login section after 24 hours.
The IELTS test fee can be paid by using the following modes:
Credit/ Debit (Visa or Master) and Netbanking
Demand Draft—Please ensure that the demand draft is drawn in favour of "IDP EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, Payable at New Delhi" and is made from the list of approved banks. The list is in the Terms & Conditions document here.
Bank deposit—Alternatively, candidates can deposit cash in ICICI/HDFC bank branches through a customised deposit slip that can be downloaded from the IELTS IDP India website or obtained from the nearest IELTS IDP branch office/ referral partner. A copy of the original customer deposit slip must be attached to the IELTS application form.
Below is a list of top city-wise exam fees for IELTS:
City-wise IELTS Test Centres | IELTS Test Fee |
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IELTS exam fee in Hyderabad | ₹17,000 |
IELTS exam fee in Delhi | ₹17,000 |
IELTS exam fee Bangalore | ₹17,000 |
IELTS exam fee in Chennai | ₹17,000 |
IELTS exam fee in Mumbai | ₹17,000 |
IELTS exam fees in Punjab | ₹17,000 |
IELTS exam fees in Pune | ₹17,000 |
IELTS exam fee Kerala | ₹17,000 |
IELTS exam fees in Kolkata | ₹17,000 |
IELTS exam fees in Ahmedabad | ₹17,000 |
The IELTS exam fee in India for the IELTS on Computer and Paper-Based IELTS tests is the same for all city test centres. The standardised pricing ensures that the exam cost doesn't depend on the city you choose to take it from.