IELTS Exam To Study Abroad

If you are a study abroad aspirant, then you need to apply for IELTS exam through the IDP website. The IELTS exam is a language test that enables students to get admission to universities abroad. Students and job seekers both take the IELTS exam. The IELTS exam tests an applicant’s ability to converse in the English language. Students must complete the IDP IELTS online registration process or can opt for offline registration. Let us first understand how to apply for IELTS.

How to Register for IELTS exam?

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  IELTS test registration is a simple process and can be done by visiting the official website. 
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  Students registering for IELTS need to keep a few things in mind, that is the distance of the test centre from their residence, available dates and more. 
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  There are approximately 48 IELTS exam 2025 registration dates. 
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  On average, there are four dates each month wherein an aspirant can take the exam. 
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  IELTS registration should be done at the earliest in the peak months of July and August when most of the students take the exam. 
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  Booking an early slot for the exam will help you save time and energy. 
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  With the availability of both online and offline methods of application, students can choose the appropriate way in case of any issues with the application process. 

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Documents Required for IELTS Exam Registration 2025

Let us first understand the IELTS documents required for registration. The following is the list of documents that are required:
 

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  Valid Identification Document: Passport

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  Photographs (Not always mandatory): Passport-sized photographs

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  Payment Proof: Receipt of payment (if you have paid via bank transfer or offline payment methods)

Now let us proceed with the online and offline modes of IELTS registration 2025.

IELTS Registration 2025: Online Mode

Let us understand the step-by-step instructions for IELTS exam registration India:

Step 1: Log in to the IDP IELTS website and click on “Book Now”

Step 2: You will be taken to the registration page.

Step 3: Select Your Preferred Test:

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  IELTS on Computer
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  Computer-delivered IELTS for UKVI
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  IELTS on Paper

Step 4: Select your Test Module:

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  Academic Test
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  General Testing Test

Step 5: Select your Test City

Step 6: Click on “Book Now”

Step 7: Select your preferred date and click on “Book Now”

Step 8: Enter your personal details on the Registration Form

Step 9: Enter further details and click on “Submit”

Step 10: Upload a clear scanned colour copy of your passport's first page and last page.

Step 11: The final filled form will be shown, which you can print and then proceed to payment.

Step 12: Pay the IELTS exam fee

Step 13: You will receive an acknowledgement once the IELTS exam fee is paid.

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  You can also take a printout of the acknowledgement receipt.
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  You will also receive an acknowledgement on your registered email.
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  Please note that in case no time slot has been allotted, then a time slot will be given to you automatically.

This was the IELTS exam online registration, now let us understand the offline more of IELTS registration 2025.

IELTS Registration 2025: Offline Mode

Walk into any IDP branch/head office or your nearest Input Node. Let us understand how to book IELTS exam date using either of the following methods to register:

Method 1: Register using the computer at the Office:

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  Register online using the computer at the office and pay the test fee. 
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  An immediate confirmation of your seat will be provided to you.
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  Submit a scanned copy of your Passport first and last page
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  You also need to submit the duly filled terms and conditions document. We recommend that you go through the entire document before signing.
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  You will get an instant acknowledgement letter that confirms your seat in the test

Method 2: Register by paper form:

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  You need to fill out one application form and one terms and conditions form available at the IDP office/input node.
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  Please read the terms and conditions document carefully before signing.
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  You need to attach a scanned copy of your passport first and last page. Also, attach any observation pages if there are any.
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  You can pay the test fees with a valid credit card or debit card, demand draft (drawn in favour of "IDP Education India Private Limited, payable at New Delhi") or you can deposit cash in an ICICI bank branch via a customised ICICI deposit slip which you can download from IDP IELTS website or collected from any IDP branch office or Input Node.
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  Please note that if you have paid the fee by bank draft, your seat confirmation will be subject to the realisation of the bank draft

Method 3: Register by courier and pay the test fee by Demand Draft or ICICI deposit/HDFC deposit slip:

Download the application form from or you can collect the application from your nearest IDP branch office or Input Node.

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  Fill out the application form.
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  Submit the duly signed Terms & Conditions document. Do read it properly before handing it over.
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  Submit a scanned copy of your Passport’s first and last page
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  Attach a demand draft for your test fee (drawn in favour of "IDP Education India Private Limited, payable at New Delhi").
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  Send the duly filled completed application form with all necessary documents and test fee 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
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  Your application will be processed once your documents have been submitted and the test fee has been paid.

Cancellation or Rescheduling of the IELTS Exam

Due to multiple factors, you may want to cancel or reschedule your IELTS exam. In such a case, the following terms and conditions apply:

Transfer/Rescheduling of IELTS Test Online:

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  You need to fill IELTS Test Transfer Application Form to reschedule your IELTS test.
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  You can reschedule your IELTS test at least 15 days from the date on which you are applying for reschedule.
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  For 34 days and above, you can reschedule without giving any reasons.
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  Please note that there are charges associated with transfer or rescheduling of your IELTS test.

Transfer/Rescheduling Charges of IELTS Test:

You can use the following payment methods for transferring or rescheduling your IELTS exam:

Cancellation of IELTS Test:

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  You need to fill IELTS Test Cancellation Application Form in order to cancel your IELTS test.
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  You can cancel your IELTS test only if the test date is at least 14 days from the date on which you are applying for cancellation. Requests received less than 14 days prior to the test date will not be accepted and no refund will be given to the candidate
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  If the test date is between 15-34 days or in case of payment through offline channels, then you have to provide supporting documents and cancellation will be done once the request is approved.
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  After cancellation is done/approved, the refund will be processed within 7-10 business days after deducting charges.

Cancellation Charges of IELTS Test:

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