IELTS Test Booking Online, Login, Slots & Test Centers

Embarking on the IELTS registration process can be a straightforward yet crucial step toward your language proficiency goals. 

Below are the steps for registering for IELTS:

Step 1: Visit the IELTS official website- British Council or IDP and go to the “Book now” tab.

Step 2: On the IELTS exam registration page, select the IELTS test of your choice, select the test type, then choose the location/city, and finally choose the date.

Step 3: Confirm the exam date and time, based on the slots available, then agree to the terms and conditions and proceed to fill out your personal information.

Step 4: Enter personal information including your name, date of birth, valid email address, contact number, and document ID number (your passport).

Step 5: Fill out any additional IELTS registration information, such as the address, educational qualifications, and the reason for taking the exam.

Step 6: In this step, candidates are required to upload the first and last page of their passport (a passport is mandatory for IELTS). Make sure the document is in JPG, JPEG, PNG, or PDF format and its size is less than 1 MB.

Step 7: Select the five universities or organizations that the candidate wants to send the IELTS scorecard to, and it will be directly delivered to them. This is an optional step. 

Step 8: Review the registration application and make the required changes before submission, if any.

Step 9: Make payment of the IELTS registration fee and click "submit."

Step 10: Once the payment is done, you will receive your acknowledgement receipt via email, along with an IELTS registration number. It's advisable to have the document handy until the exam.

1. Online: Go to the IELTS British Council/IDP's website and fill up an online profile. After that, you'll have to pay the exam fee (Rs. 16,250). This is the quickest and most convenient method for IELTS registration. You can register at any time and on any day using the online approach. You can pay the IELTS registration fee using multiple payment options including  UPI/ net banking, and a credit or debit card.

2. In-person: One can directly register at the IDP office or the British Council by filing a paper application or downloading it online. You can pay the fees by debit card, credit card, demand draft, or direct bank deposit for which you will get immediate confirmation.

To book a slot for the IELTS exam, the aspirant needs a valid passport. Some important IELTS registration details:

• To take the IELTS exam, the candidate must be at least 16 years old.

• The information submitted by the aspirant during IELTS registration must correspond to the information on the passport.

• Candidates must bring their passports with them to the test.

• When registering for the IELTS exam, candidates must have a valid payment mode available.

The IELTS exam is scheduled to take place 48 times per year. You are free to select any exam date that is convenient for you. When deciding when to begin IELTS preparation, pick a period that is at least three to four months before the college application deadline. If you do this, you'll have plenty of time to retake the exam if you didn't do well the first time.

IELTS computer-based exam dates JAN- Feb (Jan- All dates except 26th Jan, Feb- All dates are available)

The IELTS India exam is held in all the major cities in India throughout the year. To know the IELTS test centers in your respective cities, visit the IDP IELTS India website.

Q. How do I register myself for IELTS

A. To register for the IELTS exam, visit the official IELTS website and choose between the Academic or General Training modules based on your purpose. Locate a nearby test center, check available test dates, and complete the online application form with accurate personal details. Upload a scanned copy of your valid passport or national ID, pay the exam fee online, and await a confirmation email with test details.

Q. What are my options for paying for the IELTS test?

A. Candidates can pay for the exam through UPI, net banking, debit or credit card, demand draft, or bank deposit.

Q. What are the dates for IELTS exam registration?

A. IELTS exam dates and registration availability vary by test center and location. One can register for IELTS three months before the test and as late as one week before the exam.

Q. What is the minimum age requirement for IELTS registration?

A. Students under the age of 16 cannot register for The IELTS test.

Q. How do I change the date of my IELTS Speaking test?

A. Since the speaking exam schedule is generated by the system, you cannot change the speaking test date.

Q. What should I bring on the day of the test?

A. Candidates must present the original ID card, such as a passport or national identity card, that they used during the IELTS registration.

Q. When do candidates receive information about the IELTS exam location?

A. Two days before the exam date, candidates will receive an email and SMS confirmation on their registered cell phone number or email ID  informing them about the details of the venue and schedule.