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IELTS Exam Dates 2025 in India: Month-Wise Availability

Do you know every year, millions of students worldwide appear for the IELTS exam, which leads them to some of the best universities in the world? Yes, it is true. The IELTS test dates are available all year long, so students can take the exam whenever they’re prepared. However, if you are planning to take the IELTS exam in the upcoming months then you have landed on the right page. This blog covers the IELTS exam dates 2025 in India with month-wise accessibility. So let’s get started with the blog.

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Computer-Based IELTS Exam Dates 2025 in India

IELTS on computer is the same as IELTS on paper. The only difference is that instead of writing the answers on a sheet of paper, you need to submit them on a computer. It comes with several test dates and you can choose the time slot as per your choice. However, most of the centres would have IELTS exams happening on all or either of the given slot schedules.

  • Slot 1: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
  • Slot 2: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • Slot 3: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Further, in the table we have provided the IELTS exam dates 2025 in India for the Computer-based IELTS exam.

Month IELTS Test Dates 2025
IELTS Exam Dates January 202501, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
IELTS Exam Dates February 202501, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,
IELTS Exam Dates March 202501, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
IELTS Exam Dates April 202501, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
IELTS Exam Dates May 202501, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
IELTS Exam Dates June 202501, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
IELTS Exam Dates July 202501, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
IELTS Exam Dates August 202501, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
IELTS Exam Dates September 202501, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
IELTS Exam Dates October 202501, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
IELTS Exam Dates November 202501, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
IELTS Exam Dates December 202501, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

These are the IELTS test dates for the year 2025 for computer-based papers. Now in the next section, we will look at the test dates for the IELTS paper-based exam.

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Paper-Based IELTS Exam Dates 2025 in India: Month-Wise 

The IELTS exam (Paper-based) is available up to 4 times a month making a total of 48 fixed test dates in one calendar year. The IELTS paper-delivered test (excluding the speaking section) is generally scheduled on Thursdays and Saturdays, which allows students to choose a date that sets with their studies and application deadlines. Thus, to align with your study plans we have provided the table below depicting IELTS exam dates 2025 in India with month-wise accessibility.

January 2025 IELTS Exam Dates in India

Below given table has mentions the IELTS exam dates January 2025 with its required fees and type.

IELTS Test Date 2025 IELTS Exam Type IELTS Exam Fee
January 04, 2025 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
January 16, 2025 (Thursday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
January 25, 2025 (Saturday)Academic INR 17,000

February 2025 IELTS Exam Dates in India

The given table has provided the IELTS exam dates February 2025 for candidates to know so that they can start preparing for the exam.

IELTS Test Date 2025 IELTS Exam Type IELTS Exam Fee
February 1, 2025 (Saturday)Academic INR 17,000
February 8, 2025 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
February 22, 2025 (Saturday)Academic INR 17,000

March 2025  IELTS Exam Dates in India

IELTS Test Date 2025Test TypeIELTS Fees (INR)
Saturday, 8th March 2025Academic and General Training17,000
Saturday, 15th March 2025Academic17,000
Saturday, 22nd March 2025Academic and General Training17,000

April 2025 IELTS Exam Dates in India

IELTS Test Date 2025Test TypeIELTS Fees (INR)
Saturday, 5th April 2025Academic and General Training17,000
Saturday, 12th April 2025Academic17,000
Thursday, 24th April 2025Academic17,000
Saturday, 26th April 2025Academic and General Training17,000

May 2025 IELTS Exam Dates in India

IELTS Test Date 2025Test TypeIELTS Fees (INR)
Saturday, 3rd May 2025Academic17,000
Thursday, 8th May 2025Academic and General Training17,000
Saturday, 17th May 2025Academic17,000
Saturday, 24th May 2025Academic and General Training17,000

June 2025 IELTS Exam Dates in India

IELTS Test Date 2025Test TypeIELTS Fees (INR)
Saturday, 7th June 2025Academic and General Training17,000
Saturday, 14th June 2025Academic17,000
Thursday, 19th June 2025Academic17,000
Saturday, 21st June 2025Academic and General Training17,000
Saturday, 28th June 2025Academic17,000

July 2025 IELTS Exam Dates in India

IELTS Test Date 2025Test TypeIELTS Fees (INR)
Saturday, 5th July 2025Academic and General Training17,000
Thursday, 10th July 2025Academic17,000
Saturday, 19th July 2025Academic17,000
Saturday, 26th July 2025Academic and General Training17,000

August 2025 IELTS Exam Dates in India

IELTS Test Date 2025Test TypeIELTS Fees (INR)
Saturday, 2nd August 2025Academic17,000
Thursday, 7th August 2025Academic and General Training17,000
Saturday, 9th August 2025Academic17,000
Saturday, 23rd August 2025Academic and General Training17,000

September 2025 IELTS Exam Dates in India

IELTS Test Date 2025Test TypeIELTS Fees (INR)
Saturday, 6th September 2025Academic17,000
Saturday, 13th September 2025Academic and General Training17,000
Thursday, 18th September 2025Academic17,000
Saturday, 27th September 2025Academic and General Training17,000

October 2025 IELTS Exam Dates in India

IELTS Test Date 2025Test TypeIELTS Fees (INR)
Saturday, 4th October 2025Academic and General Training17,000
Thursday, 9th October 2025Academic17,000
Saturday, 18th October 2025Academic and General Training17,000
Saturday, 25th October 2025Academic17,000

November 2025 IELTS Exam Dates in India

IELTS Test Date 2025Test TypeIELTS Fees (INR)
Saturday, 1st November 2025Academic17,000
Thursday, 6th November 2025Academic and General Training17,000
Saturday, 15th November 2025Academic17,000
Saturday, 22nd November 2025Academic and General Training17,000

December 2025 IELTS Exam Dates in India

IELTS Test Date 2025Test TypeIELTS Fees (INR)
Thursday, 4th December 2025Academic17,000
Saturday, 6th December 2025Academic and General Training17,000
Thursday, 11th December 2025Academic17,000
Saturday, 20th December 2025Academic and General Training17,000
Saturday, 27th December 2025Academic and General Training17,000

The above tables depict the IELTS exam calendar for the year 2025 of the ongoing and upcoming months. In the next section, we will look at the IELTS exam dates in India with city-wise availability.

IELTS Exam Dates in India for 2025 (City-Wise List)

The IELTS exam is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test, with over 3.5 million tests taken in the past year. However, in this section, we have mentioned the IELTS exam dates 2025 for some of the major or top cities in India for your preference. See the below given tables.

 IELTS Exam Dates Hyderabad 2025

The following table will let you know about the IELTS exam dates in Hyderabad for the 2025 year.

IELTS Exam Dates 2025 IELTS Test Type IELTS Exam Fee
January 04, 2025 (Saturday) Academic & General Training INR 17,000
January 16, 2025 (Thursday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
February 01, 2025 (Saturday) Academic INR 17,000
February 08, 2025 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
February 22, 2025 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
March 08, 2025 (Saturday) Academic & General Training INR 17,000
March 15, 2025 (Saturday) Academic INR 17,000

IELTS Exam Dates Kochi 2025

In the given table, you will find out the IELTS exam dates in Kochi for the year 2025.

IELTS Exam Dates 2025 IELTS Test Type IELTS Exam Fee
January 04, 2025 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
January 16, 2025 (Thursday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
February 01, 2025 (Saturday)Academic INR 17,000
February 08, 2025 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
February 22, 2025 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
March 08, 2025 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
March 15, 2025 (Saturday)Academic INR 17,000

IELTS Exam Dates in Mumbai 2025

The table has mentioned the IELTS exam dates in Mumbai for the year 2025.

IELTS Exam Dates 2025 IELTS Test Type IELTS Exam Fee
January 04, 2025 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
January 16, 2025 (Thursday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
February 08, 2025 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000

IELTS Exam Dates in Bangalore 2025

The table will let you know about the IELTS exam dates in Bangalore for the year 2025.

IELTS Exam Dates 2025 IELTS Test Type IELTS Exam Fee
January 04, 2025 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
January 16, 2025 (Thursday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
February 01, 2025 (Saturday)Academic INR 17,000

IELTS Exam Dates in Lucknow 2025

In the following table, you will find out about the IELTS exam dates in Lucknow for the year 2025.

IELTS Exam Dates 2025 IELTS Test Type IELTS Exam Fee
December 28, 2024 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
January 16, 2025 (Thursday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000

IELTS Exam Dates in Delhi 2025

The table given below is for you to find the IELTS exam dates in Delhi for the year 2025.

IELTS Exam Dates 2025 IELTS Test Type IELTS Exam Fee
January 04, 2025 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
January 16, 2025 (Thursday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
January 25, 2025 (Saturday)Academic INR 17,000
February 01, 2025 (Saturday)Academic INR 17,000
February 08, 2025 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
February 22, 2025 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
March 08, 2025 (Saturday)Academic & General Training INR 17,000
March 15, 2025 (Saturday)Academic INR 17,000

IELTS Exam Dates Ahmedabad 2025

The following table will let you know about the IELTS exam dates in Ahmedabad for the 2025 year.

IELTS Exam Dates 2025IELTS Test TypeIELTS Exam Fee
January 25, 2025 (Saturday)AcademicINR 17,000
February 01, 2025(Saturday)AcademicINR 17,000
February 08, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000
February 22, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000
March 08, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000
March 15, 2025(Saturday)AcademicINR 17,000

IELTS Exam Dates Gurgaon 2025

In the given table, the IELTS exam dates in Gurgaon for the year 2025 are mentioned.

IELTS Exam Dates 2025IELTS Test TypeIELTS Exam Fee
February 08, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000
February 22, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000
March 08, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000

IELTS Exam Dates Chennai 2025

The table will let you know about the IELTS exam dates Chennai 2025 for the students.

IELTS Exam Dates 2025IELTS Test TypeIELTS Exam Fee
January 25, 2025 (Saturday)AcademicINR 17,000
February 08, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000
February 22, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000
March 08, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000

IELTS Exam Dates Indore 2025

The following table will let you know about the IELTS exam dates Indore 2025 for the test-takers.

IELTS Exam Dates 2025IELTS Test TypeIELTS Exam Fee
February 08, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000
February 22, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000
March 08, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000

IELTS Exam Dates Kolkata 2025

In the table, you will find out about the IELTS exam dates Kolkata 2025 for better preference.

IELTS Exam Dates 2025IELTS Test TypeIELTS Exam Fee
February 08, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000
February 22, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000
March 08, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000

IELTS Exam Dates Chandigarh 2025

The table will let you know about the IELTS exam dates Chandigarh 2025 for the students.

IELTS Exam Dates 2025IELTS Test TypeIELTS Exam Fee
January 25, 2025 (Saturday)AcademicINR 17,000
February 01, 2025(Saturday)AcademicINR 17,000
February 08, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000
February 22, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000
March 08, 2025(Saturday)Academic & General TrainingINR 17,000
March 15, 2025(Saturday)AcademicINR 17,000

Overall, these are the IELTS exam dates 2025 in India for some of the major or top cities. In the next section, you will find out about the modes for booking the slots for the IELTS exam. 

IELTS Slot Booking: Modes 

There are two modes to book your slot for the IELTS exam: either Online or Offline. The application procedure, time taken, and important documents can differ according to the booking mode. Thus, pick your mode according to your preferences. Further, you can start booking your IELTS tests as early as three months prior before the test date and one week before the exam date. Now look at the image and understand the three modes of booking your slot for the IELTS exam.

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Along with the image, we have also provided a step-by-step process to book the IELTS exam in 2025. Let’s have a look in the next part.

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Steps to Book Your IELTS Exam Dates in 2025

Here are the steps for you to follow and book your IELTS exam dates 2025 from anywhere and anytime.

Step 1: Go to the IDP IELTS website. After reaching the IELTS website, you will see the option of “Book Now” right on the home page. You will find three types of test options to choose from.

Step 2: The first option you will see is the “Select Test Type”. Click on it, and based on your motive, you need to pick the type that suits you.

Step 3: Next up is the “Test Type”. If you’re going for IELTS academic or IELTS general training, you need to select the suitable test module according to your needs.

Step 4: Lastly, you will come across the option of “Select City”, and you need to pick the city where you live or some other city where you want to take your IELTS test.

Step 5: Once you are all done with the process, click the “Book Now” button to proceed further.

Step 6: Fill in your IELTS registration details and upload all your documents.

Step 7: Fill in your RO details (Recognised Organisations)

Step 8: Check all your details again

Step 9: Proceed to pay.

These are the steps to book your slot for the IELTS exam dates 2025 slot. Whether you choose offline or online mode the steps and procedure will be the same. In the next section, we will discuss the steps to reschedule your IELTS exam.

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IELTS Exam Dates Rescheduling

To reschedule your IELTS test dates, you need to contact your IELTS test centers where you have booked your exam in both cases; cancel or postpone the test. Further, if you have rescheduled your test for more than 5 weeks before the date, then you will get the refund, deducting the registration fee. But, if you reschedule your IELTS exam date within 5 weeks, no refund will be given until and unless there is a serious medical reason for the same. However, if you provide a medical certificate to the test center within 5 days, you will get a refund. Also, candidates need to pay an extra charge of INR 3,300 inclusive of all the taxes for the next date. In the next part, we will discuss the steps on how to reschedule the IELTS exam dates.

Steps to Reschedule Your IELTS Exam Dates 2025

The steps has been mentioned below that will let you know how to reschedule the IELTS exam dates 2025.

Step 1: Log in to your official account

Step 2: Download the “Transfer, Cancellation Application Form”.

Step 3: Select the ‘Transfer’ option in the “Request for Transfer/Cancellation” section.

Step 4: Fill in the essential details.

Step 5: Upload the supporting documents such as medical certificates, death certificates, police FIR, and proof of passport or immigration department receipts.

Step 6: Wait for the confirmation after submitting the form. It will usually take 3 days.

Step 7: You will get the new test date through email or SMS.

Step 8: Proceed to book the new test dates and location.

Overall, these are the steps to reschedule your IELTS exam dates. Through the given process you can easily plan your IELTS exam again. Now in the next section, we will talk about the IELTS exam fees, cancellations, and refunds.

IELTS Exam Fees 2025: Test Wise

The IELTS test fee in India varies as per the test type. Before moving forward to the IELTS cancellation and refund process let’s take a look at the IELTS exam fees 2025 for students. The below table shows the IELTS fees as per the test type.

IELTS Test Type IELTS Exam Fees (INR)
Computer-Delivered IELTS 17,000
Paper-Based IELTS 17,000
Computer-Delivered IELTS for UKVI 17,250
IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration 17,250
IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) 16,050

The table depicts the different test types and their fees. In our next section, we will talk about the revaluation fee for the IELTS exam.

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What is the IELTS Revaluation Fee?

IELTS test takers who are not happy and satisfied with their IELTS results can apply for an IELTS exam revaluation. It is called ‘Enquiries on Results’ (EOR)- which means having your IELTS test re-marked. Moreover, the IELTS revaluation fee for the Academic & General Training test is INR 12,750 (inclusive of all taxes). In addition, candidates will get a full refund if their IELTS score is changed to a higher band score. The next section talks about how to apply for the IELTS exam revaluation.

How to Apply for IELTS Exam Revaluation?

The steps or process has been mentioned to apply for the IELTS exam revaluation in 2025. Have a look below

  • Candidates need to submit their EOR application online by visiting their login section. No offline (physical) applications for EOR would be accepted.
  • Test takers are required to issue the request within the six weeks of their test date.
  • Candidates can choose to have one or more sections of their test to be re-marked. However, the fee would be the same.
  • The head office will inform you of your re-mark result within the gap of 21 days of the complete exam material and documents.

This is the complete process to apply for your IELTS exam revaluation.

Conclusion

To conclude, we discussed the upcoming IELTS exam dates 2025 in India (month-wise) for both paper and computer-based tests. Further, we also had a look at the different slots, fees for rescheduling and revaluation, steps, and much more. However, candidates who are planning to appear for the IELTS test are required to go ahead with the IELTS exam registration process. In addition, the candidates can also gain a better understanding of the IELTS exam by taking our free IELTS mock test at Gradding.com.

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FAQs

1. What is the IELTS Academic test for?

The IELTS Academic test evaluates your English-language proficiency at an academic level to see whether a candidate is ready to study an undergraduate or postgraduate course.

2. What are the fees for the IELTS exam in India?

The IELTS exam fee in India is INR 17,000 for both Academic and General Training tests.

3. Is IELTS General Training a difficult exam?

The IELTS General Training test is not as difficult as students think. You just need to be familiar with the exam format, and strategies to use in the exam.

4. Can I crack IELTS in 3 months?

Yes, it is possible to crack the IELTS exam in three months if you have a well-planned study schedule and strategy with consistent efforts.

5. How long are IELTS scores valid?

IELTS score validity is usually for two years from the date of the test you have given. 

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