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 the UK, the 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 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-served 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).
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.
Paper-based exam dates for the IELTS test in India 2026
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.
Computer-delivered IELTS exam dates 2026
Month
IELTS Academic
IELTS General Training
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 India 2026
Ahmedabad-West
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Ambala
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Amritsar
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Anand
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Angamaly
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Barnala
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Bathinda
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Bengaluru
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Bhopal
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
27 Dec
18000
General Training
27 Dec
18000
Calicut
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Chandigarh
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Chengannur
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
Chennai
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
Coimbatore
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Dehradun
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Firozpur
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Gurdaspur
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Gurugram
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Guwahati
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec
18000
Hoshiarpur
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Hyderabad
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Indore
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
Jaipur
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
Jalandhar
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Jammu
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
General Training
27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
Kanjirappally - Amal Jyothi College
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov
18000
General Training
29 Nov
18000
Kannur
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
Kapurthala
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
27 Dec
18000
General Training
27 Dec
18000
Karnal
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Khanna
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Kochi
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Kolkata
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
Kollam
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Kothamangalam
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
Kottayam
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Kurukshetra
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
27 Dec
18000
General Training
27 Dec
18000
Lucknow
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
Ludhiana
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Madurai
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
27 Dec
18000
General Training
27 Dec
18000
Mangalore
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
Mehsana
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
Moga
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Mumbai-West
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Mysore
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
Nadiad
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Nagpur
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
Navi Mumbai
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
06 Dec, 20 Dec
18000
General Training
06 Dec, 20 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
Navsari
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Nawanshahr
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
New Delhi-South
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
New Delhi-West
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Noida
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Patiala
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Pondicherry
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
27 Dec
18000
General Training
27 Dec
18000
Pune
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Raikot - Punjab
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Raipur
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec
18000
Rajkot - Gujarat
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
General Training
06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
Rudrapur
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
Sangrur
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
General Training
06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
Sri Ganganagar
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
20 Dec, 27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
20 Dec, 27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
Sri Muktsar Sahib
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
General Training
20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
Surat
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Thane
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
27 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
Thimphu (Bhutan)
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
06 Dec, 15 Jan
15500
General Training
06 Dec, 15 Jan
15500
Thrissur
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Tiruchirappalli
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 15 Jan
18000
Tirupati
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
27 Dec
18000
General Training
27 Dec
18000
Trivandrum
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Vadodara
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
06 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Vijayawada
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 10 Jan, 15 Jan
18000
Visakhapatnam
Test Type
Test Dates
Fee (INR)
Academic
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
General Training
29 Nov, 06 Dec, 20 Dec, 10 Jan
18000
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.
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.
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
When will the IELTS exam start in 2026?
The first IELTS exam started on 10th January 2026. 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 the 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. 18,000. For the IELTS UKVI exam, the test fee is Rs.18,250.