IELTS Exam Fee

In a competitive world, the importance of studying in a top university can’t be undermined. IELTS or The International English Language Testing System is the English language test for students and professionals who want to do higher education or jobs abroad. Top universities from the US, the UK, Canada, etc., accept IELTS scores for admission.

A good IELTS score augments your chance of getting into the universities of English-speaking countries. For Indian students, the IELTS exam fee is INR 15,500 for Pen & Paper based Test. The IELTS test fees are an important aspect of the overall exam since it is a considerable amount one has to pay, and thus students are advised to prepare well before taking a shot at the exam.

Every year millions of students take the exam, and good scores can be obtained with proper guidance from experts. A dedicated hard work of two to three months with a proper understanding of exam patterns can be a big differentiator between an average and a good score.

IDP IELTS Exam Fees in India for 2023

IELTS Exam Fee

IELTS application fees have been revised, and now it is INR 15,500. The IELTS registration fees can be paid online using Net Banking, E-wallets, or Debit/Credit Card. You can also make payment by visiting your nearest ICICI/HDFC Bank branch through a customized deposit slip that can be downloaded from IELTS IDP India website or obtained from your nearest IELTS IDP branch office or payment through Demand Draft in favor of the 'IDP EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED' payable at Delhi. There is no option for payment via cash at any of the IDP’s offices.

IELTS Fees For General Test

The IELTS test cost has been revised, and now it has been fixed at INR 15,500 as it has been mentioned above. The IELTS form fees for the General Test can be paid via multiple payment channels, and it has to be done to complete the registration process. Cash payment is not accepted at any of the IDP offices.

IELTS Academic Test Fee

The cost of the IELTS exam is the same for both the General Test and Academic Test. The IELTS exam fees are also the same for both the Paper-based and Computer-delivered IELTS. The prices are kept the same for the purpose of convenience to both the student and professionals seeking admission or job in an English-speaking country.

IELTS Fees 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.

IELTS Retake Fee

In case an applicant has to retake the exam due to scoring less or, for that matter, any reason whatsoever, a full IELTS application fee has to be paid. There is no difference per se in the registration or a retake in terms of the IELTS fee.

IELTS Rescheduling Fee

The rescheduling cost of the IELTS exam is INR 3300. The date of the test can be rescheduled at least five weeks before the test date, and the new date has to be within three months of the original test date. A cancellation or postponement fee is deducted.

IELTS Special Handling Requests

IELTS ensures a level playing field for all the applicants irrespective of their disability or a need for special care. A notice has to be given to the test center six weeks in advance for any difficulty assistance for visual, hearing or speaking, learning.