IELTS registration fee: How to do registration, Payment mode, city-wise fees

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, the world’s proven English language test. IELTS registration can be done throughout the year. Candidates who wish to study in top international universities must complete the IELTS test registration 2024 to take the exam. IELTS 2024 registration can be completed through both online and offline modes. The IELTS test booking process is completed after paying the IELTS registration fee.

IELTS registration fees in India 2024 depend on the type of test format you choose. The IELTS exam fee in India is Rs. 17,000 for both IELTS on Computer and Paper-based IELTS.

Below is a detailed list of the IELTS registration fees and other costs included.

Types of IELTS exams and their Fee Structures

The table below provides detailed information on IELTS test fees according to the types of IELTS exams:

How to Pay IELTS Fee Online after Registration?

Candidates can pay the IELTS registration fees through online or at the nearest IDP branch. Here is the step-by-step guide on how to pay IELTS exam fees in India online:

Step 1: Log in to the IELTS India website to register for the IELTS test.

Step 2: Select ‘Register for Test.’

Step 3: Select your choice of the test – it could be computer-delivered IELTS/ paper-based (IELTS, IELTS for UKVI, or Life Skills).

Step 4: Select your preferred test type/module – Academic or General Training for IELTS, IELTS for UKVI, A1 and B1 for Life Skills.

Step 5: Pick your choice of test location/city.

Step 6: Select your convenient date and time slot from the list of available IELTS test dates.

Step 7: Fill up the required details to complete your IELTS online application.

Step 8: Upload a clear, scanned colour copy of your passport to complete the process.

Step 9: Proceed to pay the IELTS exam fees 2024.

Step 10: Once your IELTS test date is booked, you will receive an acknowledgement on your registered email/phone number confirming the same.

 Cancellation Fee for IELTS Exam

1. Paper-Based IELTS Test:

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.

2. IELTS on Computer:

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. 

3. IELTS Life Skills:

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.

4. IELTS UKVI:

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.

5. IELTS OSR:

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.

Rescheduling Fee for IELTS Exam

The table below provides the rescheduling or transfer fee for the IELTS exam:

Rechecking Fee for IELTS Exam

The table below provides the rechecking fee or Enquiry on Results fee for the IELTS exam:

IELTS Exam Fee for Additional Test Report Form (ATRF)

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.

Payment Methods for IELTS Exam Fee in India

The IELTS test fee can be paid by using the following modes:

1. Credit/ Debit (Visa or Master) and Netbanking
2. 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.
3. 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.

IELTS Exam Fee Waiver 

Indian students who fulfil certain eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for an IELTS exam fee waiver. As part of the scholarship, a full refund of the IELTS test fees of Rs. 15,500 within 45 days of taking the test is offered. However, candidates must pay IELTS test booking fees at the time of registration.

• Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to be eligible for an IELTS fee waiver.
• Family income is lower than Rs. 20,564.
• Appearing to IELTS for the first time.
• The age of the candidate must be below 32 years.
• A high school percentage of a minimum of 75%.
• In the case of bachelor’s degree holders, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is accepted.

Candidates who fulfil the above eligibility criteria may visit the official IDP website to download the application for the IELTS exam fee waiver and submit it within specified deadlines.

City-wise IELTS Exam Fee List

Below is a list of top city-wise exam fees for IELTS:

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. 

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Conclusion 

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, the world’s proven English language test. IELTS computer-based tests are available seven days a week, while paper-based tests are offered four times a month or 48 times a year. Students can book the IELTS test dates by analysing various personal and academic factors.

However, due to a large number of candidates, students are advised to complete the IELTS exam booking a few months before the original exam date to choose preferred exam dates and IELTS test centres