How to register for IELTS exam?

Registering for IELTS with IDP is simple. Choose a booking method, keep your passport handy, pay the IELTS exam fee, and get instant confirmation. Prefer flexible dates and faster results? Book IELTS on Computer—and warm up with an IELTS on Computer practice test before test day.

Three ways to register for the IELTS test

1. Register online (fastest)

• Go to the official IDP IELTS India website

• Click Register for IELTS

• Choose your test type (IELTS on Computer or Paper), test city, and date (check live seat availability)

• Complete the application form

• Pay the IELTS exam fee with a valid credit/debit card (Visa/Mastercard)

• Receive on-screen and email confirmation

Important: Courier a photocopy of your passport (first & last page + any observation pages) to the IDP Head Office as instructed. Carry your original passport on test day.

2. Register in person (IDP branch or Input Node)

Walk into any IDP branch/head office or nearest Input Node

Method I (assisted online):

• Register using the office computer and pay the IELTS exam fee by card

• Submit a photocopy of your passport + signed Terms & Conditions

• Get your instant acknowledgement confirming your seat

Method II (paper form):

• Fill out the application form provided at the office

• Sign the Terms & Conditions

• Attach a passport photocopy (first & last page + observations, if any)

• Pay the fee by:

Valid credit/debit/ATM card, or

1. Demand Draft in favour of “IDP Education India Private Limited, payable at New Delhi”, or

2. Cash deposit at ICICI using the customised deposit slip (submit the original customer copy to IDP)

3. Ask the staff to submit your form in the online system and issue an acknowledgement.

Note: If paying by Demand Draft, seat confirmation is subject to draft realisation.

3. Register by courier (DD/ICICI/HDFC deposit slip)

• Download/collect the application form (IDP branch/Input Node)

• Fill and sign the form + Terms & Conditions

• Attach passport photocopy (first & last page + observations, if any)

• Enclose Demand Draft (as above) or the original ICICI/HDFC deposit slip customer copy

• Courier everything to: IDP Education India Pvt. Ltd. Global Gateway Towers, Tower-B, 5th Floor, Sikanderpur Ghosi, Sector-26, M.G. Road, Gurugram – 122002, Haryana, India Tel: +91-124-4445999

Processing starts after documents and fee are received. Seat allotment depends on availability for your chosen date/city.

Documents & payment checklist

• Original passport on test day; photocopy (first & last page + observation pages) for submission

• Signed Terms & Conditions

• IELTS exam fee via card / Demand Draft / approved bank deposit slip (per method above)

IELTS on Computer: Why most test takers prefer it

• More test dates & flexible slots

• Faster results

• Quiet, comfortable test labs

Before you book, try an IELTS on Computer practice test to get familiar with the on-screen format and timing.

Pro tips for getting your preferred date

• Book early for popular cities/months

• If IELTS on Paper dates are full, check IELTS on Computer (more frequent sessions)

• Keep your passport details ready to avoid timeouts during online booking

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