Question 1

What is the IELTS Celebrating Success Award?

Accepted Answer

The IELTS Celebrating Success Award is a special initiative introduced to recognise and reward the dedication of IELTS test takers. If you achieve a band score of 6 or higher, you could be one of 100 lucky winners to receive a cash prize of INR 10,000. It’s a way to honour the dedication and commitment required to excel in the test, helping you move one step closer to your academic or career goals.

Question 2

How do I participate in this?

Accepted Answer

To participate in the IELTS Celebrating Success Award, simply take the IELTS test in India between October 1st and December 31st, 2024, and aim for an overall band score of 6 or higher. Once you meet this requirement, submit your entry by answering “I trust IELTS because _______”.
The most inspiring 100 stories will be selected, and those candidates will receive a cash prize of INR 10,000. It’s a fantastic opportunity to not only showcase your dedication but also to be rewarded for your dedication toward your academic or career goals.

Question 3

When will the winners be announced?

Accepted Answer

Winners will be announced by the 15th of the following month. For example, winners for October will be announced by 15th November, winners for November by 15th December, and winners for December by 15th January.

Question 4

How will I receive my award?

Accepted Answer

You’ll be notified via email to confirm and validate your entry. Upon confirmation, the prize will be transferred as per the payout process.
As part of the winning procedure, we may ask you to record a video answering the “How IELTS helped you achieve your goals”.

Question 5

Can I participate if I reschedule or cancel my test?

Accepted Answer

You can successfully participate if you taken the test between October 1st to December 31st. For more clarification, please check the eligibility criteria.

Question 6

Eligibility

Accepted Answer

1. The IELTS Celebrating Success Award by IDP is open to all IELTS test takers who achieve a minimum overall band score of 6.0 or above in their IELTS test.
2. The test must be taken between October 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024 (“Promotion Period”)
3. Participants must be Indian citizens or legal residents of India.
4. Proof of identity and citizenship/residency may be required, such as an Aadhar card, passport, or similar government-issued identification.
5. Participants must be 18 years or older.
6. Participants must have booked an IELTS test (Academic, General Training, IELTS on Computer, Pen and Paper-based, UKVI, or Life Skills) with IDP during the Promotion Period.
7. Participants must have achieved an overall band score of 6 or higher.
8. Test Absentees, cancellations, or One Skill Retake candidates are not eligible for this promotion.

Question 7

Award Details

Accepted Answer

1. A total of 100 Awards will be granted each month.
2. Each Award is worth Rs 10,000.
3. 33% of the total Awards will be reserved for female test takers.

Question 8

Application Process

Accepted Answer

1. To be considered for the Award, participants must submit their entry through the official IDP IELTS Celebrating Success Award contest form.
2. The contest form must be completed and submitted during the Promotion Period.

Question 9

Selection Criteria

Accepted Answer

1. The Award winners will be selected based on their IELTS band score of 6.0 or above.
2. Awards will be selected from the entries received during the Promotion Period by IDP’s judging panel, with a special emphasis on female test takers to meet the reserved quota (33%).
3. The selection process will be fair and transparent.

Question 10

Prize Distribution

Accepted Answer

1. The Awards will be distributed in the form of a bank transfer to the winner’s Indian bank account.
2. If the Award Prize INR 10,000 is paid to the winner’s account (participant/test taker), then No Tax is applicable, however, the following documents would be required:
- PAN copy
- Cancelled Cheque copy
3. If student does not have the bank account, the above documents from his/her parent would be required along with signed declaration from the student, authorising to deposit the amount to his parent’s bank account. The payment will be credited to his/her parent’s account – subject to applicable TDS, if applicable.
4. Payment transfers will be initiated within 5 working days from the date of receiving complete documents.
5. Winners will be notified via email or phone call, and they must respond within 7 days to claim their prize. If a winner does not respond within this period, the Award may be forfeited, and a new winner may be selected.
Taxes: All applicable government taxes/levies imposed on prizes are the sole responsibility of the Participant. In order to receive a prize, each Participant may be required to submit the applicable tax documentation requested by IDP or as otherwise required by applicable law. Each Participant will be solely responsible for ensuring that they comply with all the applicable tax laws and filing requirements.

Question 11

General Conditions

Accepted Answer

1. The Award is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
2. IDP reserves the right to disqualify any application that does not meet the eligibility criteria or is found to be fraudulent.
3. By participating in the Award, you grant IDP, its group companies, affiliates, and subsidiaries a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license and right to use your name, photograph, and testimonials for promotional purposes, including the video created and submitted as part of the IELTS Celebrating Success Award without additional compensation.

Question 12

Elimination

Accepted Answer

1. Failure to comply with these Terms and Conditions or any related guidelines may result in your immediate disqualification from the Award and/or the promotion

Question 13

Privacy

Accepted Answer

1. Personal information provided by you during the application process will be used solely for the purpose of the Award and will be handled in accordance with IDP Group’s privacy policy available here.

Question 14

Modification and Cancellation

Accepted Answer

1. IDP reserves the right to modify or cancel the Award and/or the promotion at any time without prior notice.
2. Any changes to the terms and conditions will be communicated through the official IDP IELTS website or via email.

Question 15

Dispute Resolution

Accepted Answer

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this promotion shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Delhi. The laws of India shall govern this promotion.

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