IELTS Exam
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Why IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Is Important..
Educational institutions, employers, professional registration bodies and government immigration agencies often require proof of English language skills as part of their recruitment or admission procedures. IELTS is widely accepted for these purposes.
IELTS is designed to test the language ability of people who want to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. Millions of tests are taken each year.
IELTS enables you to:
- start your journey into work or study in another country
- prove your English language skills
- decide on a test to match your goal – Academic or General Training.
Reasons to choose IELTS:
- Results are available in 3 – 5 days (IELTS on computer), 13 days (IELTS on paper), and 6 – 8 days (IELTS Online Academic only).
- The test is offered in over 4,000 locations, in more than 140 countries.
- Over 12,000 organizations worldwide accept IELTS as proof of language ability.
Country Wise English Test Requirements
| Country | Test | Student Visa After 12th | Student Visa After Bachelor | Skill Migration / PR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | IELTS -AC | 6/5.5/5 | 6.5/6 | IELTS – GT | Trade Person 6 each, Other: 7+ |
| PTE | 50/43 | 58/50 | PTE | Trade Person 58, Other: 79/65 | |
| Canada | IELTS -AC | 6 with Not less than | 6 6.5/6 | IELTS – GT | 8 Listening, 7 Reading, Speaking, Writing |
| CAEL | CLB-5 | CLB-6 | CELPIP | 9 Each / 12 | |
| New Zealand | IELTS -AC | 6/5.5 | 6.5/6 | IELTS – GT | Trade Person 6 each, Other: 7+ |
| PTE | 50/43 | 58/50 | PTE | Trade Person 58, Other: 79 /65 | |
| UK | IELTS | 5.5 | 5.5 | Not Required | |
| PTE | 58 | 58 | Not Required | ||
IELTS Exam Fee in India 2024
The IELTS exam fees in India vary as per the test type. Please follow the below table for detailed information on the IELTS exam fee 2024 in India:
| IELTS Test Type | IELTS Test Fee in INR 2024 | IELTS Exam Description |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic Test | 17,000 | The IELTS Academic exam is for candidates looking to study at a degree level or above across countries abroad. |
| IELTS General Training Test | 17,000 | The IELTS General Training is for candidates who are applying for secondary education, professionals seeking work experience and people seeking immigration overseas. |
| Computer-delivered IELTS | 17,000 | Candidates who opt for the Computer-delivered IELTS exam take the Listening, Writing, and Reading sections of the exam on a computer. The Speaking section is conducted face-to-face with an examiner. |
| Computer-delivered IELTS for UKVI | 17,250 | Candidates looking to study or apply for professional registration in the UK might need to take the IELTS Academic for UKVI test. |
| Pen and paper-based IELTS | 17,000 | Candidates who opt for the Paper-delivered IELTS exam take the Listening, Writing, and Reading sections of the exam on paper. The Speaking section is conducted face-to-face with an examiner. |
| IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) | 16,050 | IELTS Life Skills is an English test for people who need to prove their English speaking and listening ability as part of a visa or immigration application. |
| IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration | 17,250 | IELTS Life Skills is an English test for people who need to prove their English speaking and listening ability as part of a UK Visa and Immigration application (UKVI). |
IELTS Exam Fee Payment Mode
There are different methods through which the candidate can pay and register for the IELTS. Candidates can register through online or offline methods. Further, the payment mode for the IELTS test fee depends on the method you select to register for the IELTS. Following are the payment methods offered by IDP India for IELTS test registration.
Online payment: Candidates opting for the payment of IELTS exam fees through online payment can pay the IELTS exam fee through net banking, credit, or debit card while registering for the IELTS online.
Bank deposit: Applicants who choose to register for the IELTS offline can pay the IELTS exam fees through bank deposits. The candidate can download the bank deposit slip from the official IELTS IDP India website. Also, they can obtain this slip from their nearest IDP India branch office.
After getting the slip, candidates need to deposit the IELTS exam fee (in cash) at any ICICI / HDFC branch. Candidates need to attach a copy of their slip while submitting the IELTS application form at the IDP branch office.
Demand draft: Applicants can also register for the IELTS and pay through a demand draft in favour of “IDP EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, Payable at New Delhi”. Candidates are required to make the demand draft payment only from the banks approved by the IDP. You can get the list of approved banks on IDP Education India’s official website.
IELTS Cancellation Fees
Due to any reason if you want to cancel your IELTS appointment then there are certain criteria that you need to fulfil in order to receive a refund for cancelling the IELTS exam. However, you need to pay IELTS cancellation fees for cancelling the IELTS test.
- If a candidate cancels the IELTS booking slot more than five weeks before the test date, in that case, he will receive the refund minus a 25% administrative fee
- If a candidate cancels the IELTS test less than five weeks ahead of the test date, then he will receive no refund.
- If a candidate fails to appear for the IELTS test, then he will not receive any refund. This is also considered a cancellation.
Those who can produce a medical certificate within 5 days of the test date can receive a refund after deducting the local administrative cost.
IELTS Rescheduling Fees
In case you want to change your IELTS test date then you need to request rescheduling at least five weeks before the booked test date after deducting your cancellation/postponement fee. Candidates should select the new test date within three months of the booked test date. They need to pay an administrative charge of Rs 3,300 inclusive of all taxes for the transfer of the test date. Candidates can reschedule the IELTS exam only once. You will not receive any refund or any rescheduling option if you fail to take the IELTS test on the second date.
IELTS Rechecking Fees
Test takers who are not satisfied with their IELTS results can go for a recheck of their IELTS scores. However, they need to pay the IELTS rechecking fee to avail of this facility. The IELTS rechecking fee in India is INR 11,625. Test takers need to submit the ‘Enquiry on Results Form’ (EOR Form) for sending the re-marking request. Test takers have the option to select either one part of the IELTS test or more parts of the IELTS exam for remarking. The test taker will receive a full refund if his result is changed to a higher band score.
Administrative charges for EOR application in India (approx):
IELTS Test type | EOR Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
IELTS | INR 11,625 |
Computer-delivered IELTS | INR 11,625 |
IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration | INR 11,810 |
IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) | INR 10,450 |
IELTS Scholarships
The cost of studying abroad is one of the main reasons that candidates look for scholarships to study abroad. There are various scholarships available for students so they can study abroad without worrying about finances.
IELTS Test Fee for Additional TRF
With IELTS Registration test-takers receive 5 electronic TRF (Test Report Form) for free. However, if they want to send the IELTS score to more universities abroad then they need to pay an IELTS exam additional TRF fee. Candidates can apply for electronic reporting up to a maximum of 5 universities in one day. If you want to send your score to more universities then you need to log in the next day.
The additional TRF can be sent in three ways:
- Courier: Aspirants need to pay an additional fee of Rs 1500 for every address. IELTS scores are delivered in almost 4 days through courier and a tracking number is provided to the candidates.
- Airmail: Aspirants need to pay a fee of Rs 250 for every address. However, it can take up to two weeks for your scores to be reached. A tracking number is not provided while sending additional TRF through airmail
- Electronic: Candidates need to pay Rs 250 for every university they send a score to. However, this can only be given to universities that have opted for electronic download of IELTS scores.
To send additional TRFs to universities after one month of taking the test the aspirant needs to complete the ‘Application for the Issue of Additional TRFs’. They need to pay an extra fee for each additional TRF apart from the regular courier fees. Any other person authorized by the aspirant can also collect the test report form. You need to complete the TRFs-Payment Authorization Form and return it with the ‘Application for the Issue of Additional TRFs’ to the IELTS test center in your city.
Note: IELTS test scores are valid for two years
The International English Language Testing System or IELTS is one of the most preferred English proficiency tests which qualifies a candidate for studying abroad, employment, and migration. This test evaluates your English language competence in skills such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking. One can attempt IELTS on a computer or appear for a paper-based test. It is recognised as the only high-stakes language test which helps one to migrate across Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The test is conducted on over 1,400 venues across 56 nations.
The minimum IELTS score that is required for undergraduate programs is 6 bands in each module and an overall 6 bands.
For postgraduate programs, the minimum requirement is 6.5 bands in each module and an overall 6 bands. The minimum score for the medical or health sector is 7.5 bands in each module and an overall 7 bands. However, IELTS band score requirements also rely on the country and the program you opt for.
If you are appearing for the IELTS exam a second, third, or Nth number of times, you should not worry about your previous scores. Your previous exam scores do not affect your current ones.
Well, IELTS is an English proficiency test designed to test the skills of an individual. The minimum age requirement for IELTS is 16 Years.
There is no bar on the number of times an individual can appear for an IELTS exam. Also, you can appear for an IELTS exam anytime after your first exam by paying the exam fee again, but it is advised to do additional preparation before appearing for the exam again.
If you wish to undertake a course or study abroad, then you will have to appear for the Academic test type; however, if you are planning to settle abroad (Permanent Residency) or are going on a work visa, you will have to appear for the GT IELTS test type.
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