The IELTS exam is an English language assessment designed for both professionals and students, aiming to pursue higher education or employment opportunities abroad. Achieving a decent IELTS score can significantly enhance your prospects of gaining admission to universities in English-speaking countries. To register for the IELTS exam and take it, candidates are obligated to pay a specific IELTS examination fee. Below are the IELTS exam fees for each type of IELTS exam.

Academic IELTS Exam Fees

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IELTS Exam Fees Mode of Payment

Online payment can be made via three modes:

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  Online payment can be made by card, e-wallet, or net banking.
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  Bank deposit can be made at an ICICI/HDFC Bank branch through a customized deposit slip that can be downloaded from the IELTS IDP India website or obtained from your nearest IELTS IDP branch office.
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  Demand draft in favor of "IDP EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED" payable at New Delhi.

Please note: There is no option for payment via cash at any of the IDP's offices.

What is the Fee for the General IELTS Exam?

The IELTS exam fee for the IELTS General Training test is INR 19,000. Prior to making the payment, candidates need to visit the official IDP website. On the registration page, candidates can register, select their preferred IELTS test center, and choose an examination date. Once the registration process is completed, students have the option to pay the fee online using various methods, such as credit cards, debit cards, Netbanking, or e-wallets.

What is the IELTS Exam Fee Reduction?

As far as IELTS test fee reduction is concerned, there is no explicit provision for fee reduction by the test conducting bodies. However, certain scholarships are provided to meritorious students by some international institutions to waive off the IELTS application fee. A student has to fulfill certain academic criteria to get a waiver on the IELTS exam fees.

What is the IELTS Retake Fee?

In case an applicant has to retake the exam for any reason, the full IELTS application fee of INR 19,000 has to be paid. There is no difference in the registration process in terms of the IELTS fee for retesting. Alternatively, if a candidate wishes to improve their score in only one section, they can opt for the IELTS One Skill Retake at a fee of INR 12,650, instead of retaking the full exam.

IELTS Cancellation Fees and Refund Policy

The cancellation and refund policy differs based on the type of IELTS test booked.

For IELTS on Paper / IELTS on Computer:

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  Cancellation 9 or more days before the test date: 25% of the test fee will be charged as an administrative fee, and the remaining balance will be refunded within 7–10 working days.
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  Cancellation less than 9 days before the test date: No refund will be provided.
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  Failure to appear for the IELTS test: No refund will be given; this is also considered a cancellation.
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  Cancellation with a valid medical certificate: A refund may be issued after deducting local administrative costs, provided the medical certificate is submitted within the stipulated time.

For IELTS for UKVI / IELTS Life Skills:

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  More than 14 days before the test date: 75% refund of the total test fee.
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  Within 14 days but more than 2 days before the test date: 50% refund of the total test fee.
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  Within 2 days of the test date: 25% refund of the total test fee.
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  On the test day or after: No refund will be issued.

What is the IELTS Rescheduling Fee?

The rescheduling fee for the IELTS exam varies by test type, as outlined below:

Candidates can request a test date transfer through their Candidate Login section or by submitting the Test Date Transfer & Cancellation/Refund Application Form at the test centre.

What are IELTS Special Handling Requests?

IDP ensures a level playing field for all applicants, irrespective of their disability or need for special care. If an applicant faces challenges such as hearing or visual impairments, or if they have specific medical conditions, they have the option to notify their exam center about their special accommodation needs at least six weeks prior to their scheduled IELTS exam date.

Special arrangements include the following:

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  Extra time for students with medical conditions.
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  Braille papers for visually impaired candidates.
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  Special listening material tailored to include necessary pauses and stops.
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  The option of a listening test with lip reading support.
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  Speaking task cards available in Braille or enlarged print for candidates with visual impairments.

What is the IELTS Revaluation Fee?

IELTS test takers who are not satisfied with their results have the option to request an IELTS exam revaluation, known as Enquiries on Results (EOR), which involves having their test re-evaluated. To initiate this process, candidates must submit their EOR application online through their Candidate Login section. Offline applications for EOR will not be accepted. Test takers must make this request within six weeks of their test date.

The EOR fee varies by test type, as outlined below:

Note: Candidates will receive a full refund of the EOR fee if their IELTS score is revised to a higher band score.

How Many Test Report Forms (TRFs) are Provided?

The first 5 Test Report Forms (TRFs) are provided free of charge when a candidate registers for the IELTS exam. These can be sent electronically to universities or professional bodies at any time, with no additional cost. Candidates can send a maximum of 5 reports per day. If more reports are needed beyond the daily limit, they can log back into their Candidate Login after 24 hours to send additional reports.

IELTS Test Fee for Additional TRF

IELTS test-takers are provided with 5 free electronic TRFs upon registration. If they wish to send their scores to more than 5 universities, an additional TRF fee applies. Candidates can request electronic score reporting for a maximum of 5 universities per day. To send to more institutions, they must log back into their Candidate Login after 24 hours.

The fee for additional TRFs beyond the first 5 is INR 350 per university for electronic transfer.

Note: There is no separate courier or airmail option currently listed by IDP India. All additional score reports are sent electronically through the Candidate Login portal.

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