IELTS Exam Fee: How Much is IELTS Exam Fee in India

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized international test that evaluates the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers. In India, IDP Education conducts the IELTS test. IELTS is widely accepted by top-ranked universities and colleges worldwide. To get admission or for immigration purposes, IELTS has become a general eligibility criterion. IELTS is conducted multiple times throughout the year, and there is no limit to the number of attempts. The registration, cancellation, and rescheduling of examination are conducted with guidelines as set by the organizing body. Applicants need to abide by the rules and guidelines to ensure they receive the maximum support regarding the cancellation, reschedule and refund of the IELTS exam fee.

IELTS Exam Fee in India

The IELTS exam fee in India varies based on the types of IELTS tests. The table below shows detailed information on the IELTS exam fees:

Payment Mode For IELTS Exam Fee in India

• Net-banking and credit/debit cards (Visa or Master)
• Demand Draft - It is important to remember that the demand draft is drawn in the name of "IDP EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, Payable in New Delhi" and is drawn from the approved bank list.
• Bank deposit – Candidates can make cash deposits in ICICI/HDFC bank branches using a customized deposit slip that can be downloaded from the IELTS IDP India website or received from the local IELTS IDP branch office/ referral partner. Along with the IELTS application form, the original customer copy of the deposit slip is needed along with the IELTS application.

IELTS Academic Exam Fee and IELTS General Exam Fee

In India, both IELTS academic exam fee and IELTS general exam fee have the same prices, which is ₹15,500.

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Rechecking Fee For IELTS Test

If candidates are unsatisfied with the results, they can get their IELTS exam score re-checked. They should remember that it must be done within six weeks of the test date. The candidate needs to complete the application and submit/courier the same, along with the fee of ₹11,625 (inclusive of all the taxes). The fee must be paid by Demand Draft, payable in New Delhi, in the name of "IDP EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED.” The fee will only be refunded if the result is changed. This can take two to four weeks to be processed.

IELTS Cancellation Fee

Cancellation can be made before taking the test. However, there is a specific rule for the refund policy.

• Candidates will receive a refund minus the 25% administrative fee if they cancel their IELTS application five weeks before the test date.
• Candidates will not be refunded if they cancel their IELTS exam less than five weeks before the test date.
• Candidates will not be refunded if they do not show up for the test. However, if a candidate shares a medical certificate within three days after the test date, a refund minus 25% of the test fee will be received. 

IELTS Rescheduling Fee

If candidates need to modify their test date, they must request a test day transfer at least five weeks before their scheduled test date and pay the cancellation/postponement cost. In addition, the replacement test date must be within three months of the original test date. Candidates will have to pay ₹3,300 as administrative charge, including all taxes, to change their exam date.

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