es IELTS Registration 2023: Test Dates, Test Centers, Registration Process, Documents Required for Registration

es IELTS registration 2023 can be easily completed within three steps – creating an account in the British Council or IDP, finding the availability of IELTS test dates and selecting the nearest test center, and paying the fee. IELTS exam registration can be attempted through online and offline methods by paying a fee of Rs. 15,500.

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There is a total of 48 IELTS Exam dates around the year. Documents required for IELTS registration are a passport or other National Identity Proof. IELTS paper-based exam has been conducted in the month of March.

Table of Contents

IELTS Exam Dates 2023
IELTS Test Centers
IELTS Eligibility
IELTS Registration 2023
2.1 IELTS Online Registration
2.2 IELTS Indicator Registration
IELTS Exam Fees 2023
3.1 Mode of Payment
Cancellation or Rescheduling
4.1 Cancellation Fees
4.2 Date Postponement
4.3 IELTS Offline Registration
Post IELTS Registration
IELTS Documents Required
Codes for IELTS

IELTS Exam Dates 2023

IELTS exam dates are available all around the year, you need to choose the date as per your application deadline. IELTS is conducted on 48 fixed dates a year, up to four times a month as per local demand. Candidates therefore can choose from various slots available for the test. Since IELTS is a very popular test, it is suggested that candidates book the IELTS test dates before the registration deadline.

IELTS Test Centers

IELTS test centers are there in 78 locations in India. Candidates from different states of India are able to pick IELTS test centers at their ease. Among the test center locations, the British council conducts IELTS at 40 locations and rests are associated with IDP IELTS. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, IELTS test centers were closed previously, but now, the centers are opening maintaining safety measures.

IELTS Eligibility

For both IDP IELTS registration and British Council IELTS registration, the candidates need to follow the below points:

As per IELTS eligibility criteria, candidates should be above 16 years of age.
Candidates must have a valid passport.
There is no educational qualification required for taking the IELTS, but candidates need to decide between IELTS Academic or General Training depending on their purpose of travel.

IELTS Registration 2023

IELTS registration is conducted through British Council and IDP. The IELTS registration can be done in two ways: Online and Offline. Candidates can take IELTS 4 times a month that adds to 48 fixed dates every year. IELTS can be rescheduled and retaken as well, though the complete fee of Rs. 15,500 needs to be paid for the second factor.

IELTS exam fee varies across countries. In India, the exam fee is INR 15,500.
Candidates can register for the IELTS exam via online or offline modes.
IELTS can be taken either in a paper-delivered format or IELTS computer-delivered format
Candidates can book their tests even 24 hours prior to the exam but in that case, the candidate may have the possibility of not getting the preferred slot of the day

So, booking the IELTS test dates earlier will be a better plan since the IELTS registration status processing also takes time. It is also recommended to book the IELTS registration in India or for other countries at least 3-4 months before the application deadline of the university

Below are two IELTS registration methods followed by IDP and British Council, candidates should study both of them and proceed with the method they want:

Candidates can register through IDP for the IELTS at ieltsidpindia.com;

Candidates can register through British Council for British council IELTS at ielts.britishcouncil.org;

IELTS Online Registration

Most of the candidates opt for online registration since it consumes less time to just follow three steps: Registering, selecting the preferred date and location, and ultimately paying the fee.

Step 1: Filling Basic Details

The first step of the IELTS application involves the selection of country, disability arrangement requirement, and month. The candidate has to select a date and country and module (Academic or General Training).

Selecting the IELTS date from the selected month.

Step 2: Registering

Candidates will come across the registration box where they need to fill in the mandatory details like email id, date of birth, and name.

They will be moved on to the personal details section where they need to fill in their country, postal code, address, mobile number, and more.

Step: 3: Uploading ID Proof

The next step will require the candidate to upload the required document - Passport.

Step 5: Filling Information about Nationality, Education, Occupation

Step: 6: Reviewing Application

In this step, candidates need to review the details one last time before finally making the IELTS fee payment. They will confirm the IELTS test date, center, module, and city.

Step: 7: Payment of IELTS Exam fees

Finally, they will pay the IELTS registration fee. After the payment has been made, they will print the acknowledgment receipt.

IELTS Indicator Registration

The IELTS Indicator is a product of the conducting bodies of IELTS that enables at-home exams during the pandemic. The process to register for the IELTS indicator is simple and very similar to the regular IELTS exam. Below are the steps to register for IELTS Indicator:

Create an account
Open the IELTS Indicator sites and head to the Registration page
Choose your country
Then you will notice the IELTS exam date available for listening, reading, and writing sections
When selected, the date and the test starting time will be displayed
Then you will need to select the speaking date which will not be on the same day as the other 3 sections
Candidates need to select the speaking test time.
Then pay the IELTS fee of $149

IELTS Exam Fee 2023

Registration fees for the IELTS exam can also be paid either online or offline mode. IELTS fee varies across countries due to the rate of currencies. For India registration India, the IELTS registration fee is INR 15,500. The fee payment process is discussed below.

Mode of Payment of IELTS Exam Fee

It is mandatory for IELTS aspirants to pay the fees by using either of the three methods:

Credit/Debit card (Master or Visa) and net banking;
Demand Draft: The fee needs to be drawn in favor of "IDP EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, Payable at New Delhi" or 'British Council', payable at New Delhi and made from the acceptable list of banks;
Bank transfer: Pay by cash at either ICICI/Allahabad bank branches with the help of a customized deposit slip that can be downloaded from IDP or the British Council’s website.

IELTS exam fee for registration can be paid either via online (credit card) or offline payment options. If the applicant has chosen an offline mode of application, the form must be submitted with the required documents.

Cancellation or Rescheduling for IELTS exam

Due to any kind of unavoidable situation, candidates cancel or reschedule for the IELTS exam. Candidates must keep in mind the amount of cancellation fee that will be charged depending on the duration left for the test taken.

Full test fee will be charged if cancellation happens within 5 weeks of the test date
Transfer of registration fee will be granted only if the applicant manages to produce appropriate medical evidence within 5days of the test date
Candidate must fill out “Request for Postponement or Cancellation” form if needs to apply for cancellation or postponement of the test date
After filling out the form, the candidate will have to send it via post or courier to the following address

British Council: BC Examinations and English Services India Pvt. Ltd.,

6th Floor, One Horizon Centre,

Sector 43, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon - 122002.

IDP:IDP Education India Private

Limited, 6th Floor, Plot No.32, Global Business Square, SECTOR44, GURGAON-122003 (Haryana),India.

PH: +91-124-4445999

The form must be sent 5 weeks before the IELTS test date
Any form received after the deadline will be accepted but the registration fee will not be transferred.
A cancellation fee will also be charged while processing a cancellation request

Cancellation of IELTS Exam

The cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund of the application fee
It takes 2 weeks to process cancellation request made by the candidate
In case of refund for online payment, the amount will be transferred to the original card from where payment is initiated
Candidates must attach the original payment receipt of the test fee along with the form.
If a candidate cancels it prior five-week before the test date, then a refund will be initiated after deducting 25% of the administration fee of the test fee.
It will take 4-6 weeks to process the amount.

Postponement of IELTS Registration Date

If a candidate wishes to postpone the IELTS date to a later time, then it is necessary to request a change in date 5 weeks prior to the exam date. For the postponement of the exam date, the candidate will not be charged any fee. If postponement happens due to medical issues, the candidate needs to submit medical evidence.

IELTS registration dates should be carefully checked before applying as they should sync with the university application deadlines. ETS IELTS registration can be done either online or offline methods depending on the requirements of the candidate.

Candidates can register through British Council for British council IELTS at ielts.britishcouncil.org
The first step of the IELTS application involves booking date and venue
The candidate has to select a date and country and module (Academic or IELTS General Training). After choosing options, available dates will appear on the screen. The candidate has to choose available date slots. After choosing dates, the candidate has to fill up necessary fields like personal details, educational qualification, occupation, identification number, identity proof, etc. IELTS exam registration can be done either online or offline. It is necessary to read through each field consciously before proceeding with form fill-up. Registration should be completed with concentration without any nuances.
If the applicant has chosen the offline mode of application, the form must be submitted with the required documents
IELTS exam fee for registration can be paid either via online (credit card) or offline payment options.

IELTS Offline Registration

IELTS registration can be done by person or courier too.

IELTS Registration by Person:

Besides the above-mentioned online mode, candidates can also opt for offline mode to register for the IELTS exam. Candidates can head to the IDP branch. The application form for the offline process can be downloaded from the official site. Registration forms are also available on either IDP or British Council website as well. Fill out the form correctly and send it to the nearest test center along with the fee.

The candidate has to follow each method prominently to register for the IELTS exam in offline mode.

Take a printout of the form and fill up necessary details correctly
Visit the official website to find out available dates for the exam. Choose a test date after availability
Make payment for the IELTS exam fee either via cash or by demand draft

IELTS Registration by Courier:

You can either download the application form from the concerned website or collect it from the nearest branch. Proceed by completing the form, and acknowledging the terms and conditions attached with the form. Attach your Passport’s photocopy. Either attach the demand draft test fee or the authentic customer copy of the ICICI deposit slip depositing the cash in your nearest bank. Lastly, deliver the form along with the test fee.

Post IELTS Registration

A candidate who has registered online will be sent a confirmation mail about the reception of the payment
It also contains details regarding free access for IELTS exam preparation online course called, “Road to IELTS”.
IELTS exam date will be confirmed once the candidate receives an email
The candidate who has registered offline will receive a confirmation receipt and access details for preparation material via mail within 7days of receiving the documents
Candidates should be careful in preserving this mail as it would contain important information.

IELTS Documents Required for Registration

Before registering for IELTS, test-takers should have a clear idea between the IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training exams and the main objectives behind both of them. After they have gained that particular information, the documents required for IELTS exam registration India are stated below:

Find out the enclosures to be sent for those who have registered online and make payment by Cash or Demand Draft below:

Copy of IELTS test application acknowledgment received after registering online
Proof of fee payment made either via demand draft or “British Council Copy” of ICICI bank payment slip

A candidate who makes an offline application for the IELTS exam and makes fee payment via Cash or Demand Draft has to send the following details

Complete IELTS application form
Proof of fee payment made either via demand draft or “British Council Copy” of ICICI bank payment slip

Personal Information	Name of the candidate; Email address; Date of Birth; Address; Phone number; Gender
Identification Proof	Identity document; Identity proof number
Nation related information	Code and name of the country; Nationality Code and name of first language
Occupational details	Occupation sector; Occupation level
Educational Qualification	Level of education; Number of years studying English; Current studying level on English
Reason for IELTS	For Higher Education or for Employment purpose
Disability	If any
Important dates	Declaration; Signature; date

For occupational details, candidates have to fill up other occupational sectors along with code. Below the table is given along with code:

Occupation Sector	Code
Administrative services	01
Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry, Mining	02
Arts and Entertainment	03
Banking and Finance	04
Catering and Leisure	05
Construction Industries	06
Craft and design	07
Education	08
Health and Social Services	09
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Services	10
Law and Legal Services	11
Manufacturing and Assembly Industries	12
Personal Services	13
Retail Trade	14
Technical and Scientific	15
Telecommunications and Media	16
Transport	17
Utilities	18
Wholesale Trade	19
Other	00

Along with the occupational sector, the candidate has to fill up an occupational level as well with code

Occupational Level	Code
Self-employer	1
Employer/partner	2
Employee (Senior level)	3
Employee (Middle or Junior level)	4
Worker in home	5
Retired	6
Student	7
Other	0

Codes used for IELTS

If you are taking IELTS in India or opting for IELTS registration in Australia, a valid reason has to be mentioned behind your motive to take the IELTS apart from the occupational details. Reasons have been mentioned in the drop-down list, candidates have to choose an option along with code in the registration form.

Reason for IELTS exam	Code
For higher education extending 3months or more	1
For higher education extending 3months or less	2
For other education purposes	3
For registration as a doctor	4
For immigration	5
For employment	6
For professional registration (other than medical)	7
For personal reasons	8
For registration as a nurse (including CGFNS)	9
For registration as a dentist	10
Other	0

IELTS registration needs to be done at least 2 to 3 months prior to the deadlines since the preparation takes time.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College

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es IELTS Registration 2023: Test Dates, Test Centers, Registration Process, Documents Required for Registration

IELTS Exam Dates 2023

IELTS Test Centers

IELTS Eligibility