What is the IELTS exam?
The International English Language Test System (IELTS) is a standard assessment to determine the candidate’s level of proficiency in the English language.
The exam is accepted as proof of English fluency in several educational institutions and workplaces in countries like
- UK
- USA
- Canada
- Australia
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- France & others.
International students and working individuals take the assessment if they wish to pursue higher education or begin their careers abroad. The first step to attending the IELTS exam is to book your slot for the assessment.
The total number of IELTS test dates offered annually in India typically ranges from 36 to 48. This equals about 3 to 4 paper-based test dates a month. The IELTS test centres offer slots on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is best to book the IELTS exam as early as possible.
This ensures flexibility for test takers to schedule their exams throughout the year.
Here's a breakdown of the typical format:
- Up to 4 test dates are offered monthly.
- The Academic module is available on all these dates.
- The General Training module is usually offered on half the number of dates (around 24).
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Types of IELTS exam
Before proceeding to the IELTS exam dates, you need to choose which mode of exam suits you best. There are two types of IELTS exams.
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Paper-based exam dates for the IELTS test in India 2025
The IELTS paper-delivered test (excluding the Speaking Test) is scheduled on Thursdays and Saturdays. The test is available up to 4 times a month, for a total of 48 fixed test dates in one year.
IELTS exam dates in January 2025 (paper-based)
| IELTS exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | 03, 10, 15, 24, 31 | 03, 15 |
IELTS exam date in February 2025 (paper-based)
| IELTS exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| February | 07, 12, 21, 26 | 07, 21 |
IELTS exam date in March 2025 (paper-based)
| IELTS exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| March | 07, 14, 21, 28 | 07, 21, 28 |
IELTS exam date in April 2025 (paper-based)
| IELTS exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| April | 11, 16, 25 | 25 |
IELTS exam date in May 2025 (paper-based)
| IELTS exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| May | 02, 07, 16, 23, 30 | 07, 23 |
IELTS exam date in June 2025 (paper-based)
| IELTS exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| June | 06, 11, 20 | 06, 20 |
IELTS exam date in July 2025 (paper-based)
| IELTS exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| July | 02, 11, 18, 25 | 18, 25 |
IELTS exam date in August 2025 (paper-based)
| IELTS exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| August | 01, 06, 15, 22, 29 | 06, 22 |
IELTS exam date in September 2025 (paper-based)
| IELTS exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| September | 05, 10, 19 | 05, 19 |
IELTS exam date in October 2025 (paper-based)
| IELTS exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| October | 03, 08, 17, 24, 31 | 03, 24 |
IELTS exam date in November 2025 (paper-based)
| IELTS exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| November | 05, 14, 21, 28 | 05, 21, 28 |
IELTS exam date in December 2025 (paper-based)
| IELTS exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| December | 03, 05, 12 | 12 |
Computer-delivered IELTS exam dates 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | January 01-31 | January 01-31 |
| February | February 01-28 | February 01-28 |
| March | March 01-31 | March 01-31 |
| April | April 01-30 | April 01-30 |
| May | May 01-31 | May 01-31 |
| June | June 01-30 | June 01-30 |
| July | July 01-31 | July 01-31 |
| August | August 01-31 | August 01-31 |
| September | September 01-30 | September 01-30 |
| October | October 01-31 | October 01-31 |
| November | November 01-30 | November 01-30 |
| December | December 01-31 | December 01-31 |
The IELTS computer-based test is available on all days of the week except for public holidays. Within a given test day, there are 3 time slots.
The usual slots for the IELTS Academic exam are as follows:
- 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
- 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
IELTS exam dates in Chennai
The IELTS exam dates in Chennai are available four days a month for the paper-based test. The computer-delivered IELTS exam in Chennai is available almost every day of the month. You can book one of the three slots from the chosen date to attend the IELTS exam.
What are the IELTS exam dates in Chennai?
Paper-based IELTS exam dates in Chennai 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | 04, 16 | 04, 16 |
| February | 01, 08 | 05, 26 |
Computer-delivered IELTS exam dates in Chennai 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | January 01-30 | January 01-30 |
| February | February 01-28 | February 01-28 |
IELTS exam dates in Mumbai
Mumbai hosts a large number of candidates who take IELTS. You can visit one of the city's three offices or contact them for any queries. You can choose from the IELTS exam dates in Mumbai four days a month for paper-based exams or any day for the computer-delivered IELTS exam.
What are the IELTS exam dates in Mumbai?
Paper-based IELTS exam dates in Mumbai 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | 04, 16 | 04, 16 |
| February | 08 | 08 |
Computer-delivered IELTS exam dates in Mumbai 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | January 01-30 | January 01-30 |
| February | February 01-28 | February 01-28 |
IELTS exam dates in Hyderabad
The capital city of Telangana has been witnessing a high number of international students showing interest in taking IELTS to study abroad.
You can choose your most convenient location from Begumpet, Kukatpally, and Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad. Like other cities, you can choose one day from four days a month for the paper-based exam or any day from the IELTS exam dates in Hyderabad for computer-delivered tests.
What are the IELTS exam dates in Hyderabad?
Paper-based IELTS exam dates in Hyderabad 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | 04, 16 | 04, 16 |
| February | 01, 08, 22 | 08, 22 |
| March | 08, 15 | 08 |
Computer-delivered IELTS exam dates in Hyderabad 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | January 01-30 | January 01-30 |
| February | February 01-28 | February 01-28 |
| March | March 01-31 | March 01-31 |
IELTS exam dates in Jalandhar
The exam centre in Jalandhar is considered one of the most convenient environments for test takers. The IELTS paper-based exams are conducted four days a month and almost daily, excluding public holidays, with 1-3 slots for computer-delivered exams.
What are the IELTS exam dates in Jalandhar?
Paper-based IELTS exam dates in Jalandhar 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | 04, 16, 25 | 04, 16 |
| February | 01, 08 | 08 |
Computer-delivered IELTS exam dates in Jalandhar 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | January 01-30 | January 01-30 |
| February | February 01-28 | February 01-28 |
IELTS exam dates in Vijayawada
Vijayawada has a strategically located test centre for easy access and safety for test takers. The IELTS exam dates in Vijayawada are similar to other cities’ schedules: Four days a month for paper-based and nearly seven days a week for computer-delivered IELTS exams.
What are the IELTS exam dates in Vijayawada?
Paper-based IELTS exam dates in Vijayawada 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | 04, 16 | 04, 16 |
| February | 08 | 08 |
Computer-delivered IELTS exam dates in Vijayawada 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | January 01-30 | January 01-30 |
| February | February 01-28 | February 01-28 |
IELTS exam dates in Coimbatore
The IELTS exam dates in Coimbatore for paper-based assessments differ from other cities. The paper-based IELTS exam is conducted three days a month, whereas the computer-delivered format is conducted almost daily, excluding public holidays.
What are the IELTS exam dates in Coimbatore?
Paper-based IELTS exam dates in Coimbatore 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | 04, 16 | 04, 16 |
| February | 08 | 08 |
Computer-delivered IELTS exam dates in Coimbatore 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | January 01-30 | January 01-30 |
| February | February 01-28 | February 01-28 |
IELTS exam dates in Kochi
According to the schedule, you can attend the paper-based IELTS exam on one of the four days a month. The computer-delivered version is available nearly every day with 1-3 exam slots.
What are the IELTS exam dates in Kochi?
Paper-based IELTS exam dates in Kochi 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | 04, 16 | 04, 16 |
| February | 01, 08, 22 | 01, 22 |
| March | 08, 15 | 08 |
Computer-delivered IELTS exam dates in Kochi 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | January 01-30 | January 01-30 |
| February | February 01-28 | February 01-28 |
| March | March 01-31 | March 01-31 |
IELTS exam dates in Ahmedabad
You can visit one of the city's offices or contact them for any queries. You can choose from the IELTS exam dates in Ahmedabad four days a month for paper-based exams or any day for the computer-delivered IELTS exam.
What are the IELTS exam dates in Ahmedabad?
Paper-based IELTS exam dates in Ahmedabad 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | 04, 16, 25 | 04, 16 |
| February | 01, 08 | 08 |
Computer-delivered IELTS exam dates in Ahmedabad 2025
| Exam month | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
| January | January 01-30 | January 01-30 |
| February | February 01-28 | February 01-28 |
Computer-delivered IELTS centres available cities
For the computer-delivered IELTS, you can book your exam dates in the following cities.
- Ahmedabad
- Amritsar
- Bathinda
- Bengaluru
- Bhubaneshwar
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Gurugram
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Jalandhar
- Kochi
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Ludhiana
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Noida
- Pune
- Surat
- Thane
- Vadodara
- Vijayawada
- Visakhapatnam
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How to find your exam date and register:
Steps to book IELTS exam dates and location
Here's how you can find the IELTS test dates in 2025 and book your preferred test centre:
- Visit the IDP IELTS India website and click “Register for IELTS”.
- Click on the find test date and select the month and city.
- You'll be redirected to the check test availability page of the IELTS section.
- Lastly, select your preferred test date and click apply.
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How to find the IELTS exam dates 2025?
In India, the IELTS Academic and General Training exams are conducted by IDP IELTS India across major cities. Hence, students can choose the city where they want to attend the test on their preferred date and time slot.
You can select any dates mentioned above to take the test and book a slot on their official website.
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What happens if you reschedule your exam dates?
While rescheduling or cancelling your exam dates via email or in person, you'll receive 25% of the administrative fee of the exam as a refund if you cancel five weeks before the stated exam date.
No refund is awarded if you are absent from the test or cancel after 5 weeks.
FAQs: IELTS exam dates 2025
When will the IELTS exam start in 2025?
The first IELTS exam started on 4 January 2025 (Saturday). There are 48 slots available for the test in a year.
Is IELTS valid for 3 years?
No. The IELTS exam result is valid for 2 years from the exam date.
How many times is IELTS exam conducted in a year?
The total number of IELTS test dates offered annually in India typically ranges from 36 to 48. This equals about 3 to 4 paper-based test dates a month.
What are the IELTS registration fees in India?
The IELTS computer-delivered and paper-based test fees are Rs. 17,000. For the IELTS UKVI exam, the test fee is Rs.17,250.
