{"id":26489,"date":"2024-04-16T09:39:53","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T09:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/?p=26489"},"modified":"2025-09-29T14:10:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T14:10:06","slug":"ielts-fees-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ielts-fees-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS Fees in India 2025: Your Complete Guide to Costs!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ielts-fees-in-india\/#Latest_Updates_For_IELTS_Fees_In_India_For_2025\" >Latest Updates For IELTS Fees In India For 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ielts-fees-in-india\/#IELTS_Fees_In_India_2025\" >IELTS Fees In India 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ielts-fees-in-india\/#IELTS_Academic_Exam_Fees\" >IELTS Academic Exam Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ielts-fees-in-india\/#IELTS_Fees_In_India_2025_Cancellation_Charges\" >IELTS Fees In India 2025: Cancellation Charges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ielts-fees-in-india\/#IELTS_Exam_Fee_2025_Rescheduling_Charges\" >IELTS Exam Fee 2025: Rescheduling Charges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ielts-fees-in-india\/#IELTS_Exam_Fee_Rechecking_Charges\" >IELTS Exam Fee: Rechecking Charges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ielts-fees-in-india\/#IELTS_Exam_Fee_2025_For_ATRF\" >IELTS Exam Fee 2025 For ATRF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ielts-fees-in-india\/#Payment_Modes_For_IELTS_Exam_Fee_In_India\" >Payment Modes For IELTS Exam Fee In India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ielts-fees-in-india\/#IELTS_Exam_Fee_2025_City-Wise_List\" >IELTS Exam Fee 2025: City-Wise List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ielts-fees-in-india\/#How_To_Book_Your_IELTS_Test\" >How To Book Your IELTS Test?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ielts-fees-in-india\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Language proficiency is among the top entry requirements for intakes in international universities. IELTS is among the top English language proficiency tests that most universities require. Several study abroad agencies in India help aspiring students in training and examination of IELTS tests. So, what are the IELTS fees in India?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Latest_Updates_For_IELTS_Fees_In_India_For_2025\"><\/span><strong>Latest Updates For IELTS Fees In India For 202<\/strong>5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, the IELTS exam has received several changes to improve the accuracy and fairness in assessing candidates&#8217; language proficiency. Some of the changes made include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Updated question format:<\/strong> To make the test more reflective and dynamic of real-world communication scenarios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More emphasis on critical thinking skills:<\/strong> To assess the candidate\u2019s information analysis and opinion expression skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revisions in scoring criteria:<\/strong> For a more comprehensive evaluation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced focus on digital literacy skills:<\/strong> To test data interpretation and online research ability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IELTS_Fees_In_India_2025\"><\/span><strong>IELTS Fees In India 202<\/strong>5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IELTS exam fees are consistent globally; however, there are variations between countries. IDP Education oversees the administration of IELTS examinations in India. The IELTS exam fees in India have recently been revised from INR 16,250 to INR 17,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IELTS_Academic_Exam_Fees\"><\/span><strong>IELTS Academic Exam Fees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different academic IELTS exams, each with its own cost. These IELTS exams are differentiated by their purpose and the kind of candidate who fits that description. The paper-based exam is issued 48 times a year or four times a month. On the other hand, the computer-based tests are delivered multiple days a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Type of Fees<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Exam Tests<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Charges<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" rowspan=\"3\">IELTS Academic Fees<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Paper-based IELTS exam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" rowspan=\"2\">17,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Computer-based IELTS exam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">IELTS for UKVI Academic<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">17,250<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" rowspan=\"3\">IELTS General Training Fees<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Paper-based IELTS exam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" rowspan=\"2\">17,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Computer-based IELTS exam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">IELTS for UKVI Academic<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">17,250<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">IELTS Life Skills Fees<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">IELTS Life Skills (A1 &amp; B1)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16,050<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The general training fees will give you access to the <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/best-books-for-ielts-general\/\">best books for IELTS general<\/a> to help you prepare for your exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IELTS_Fees_In_India_2025_Cancellation_Charges\"><\/span><strong>IELTS Fees In India 2025: Cancellation Charges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants who have registered for IELTS academic or general training can cancel their tests before the date of taking the test. The cancellation can be done through the IELTS IDP India website. The process is subject to IELTS cancellation fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>IELTS Cancellation Policy<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Fees<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">At least five weeks before the exam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Full refund plus a deduction of 25% admin charge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Less than five weeks before the exam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No refund<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cancellation is often done if you&#8217;re unprepared for your tests, and you need to learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ielts-listening-tips-and-tricks\/\">IELTS listening tips<\/a> to excel in the exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    <button style=\"background-color: #FFBF00; color: white; border: none; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/get-expert-guidance?utm_source=us-blog&#038;utm_medium=organic&#038;utm_campaign=free-counselling-button\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: white;\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now for Free Counselling<\/a>\n    <\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IELTS_Exam_Fee_2025_Rescheduling_Charges\"><\/span><strong>IELTS Exam Fee 2025: Rescheduling Charges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rescheduling IELTS exams is only allowed if done at least five weeks before the initial intended date. Furthermore, the new date must be within three months of that original date. Rescheduling is also done via the IELTS IDP India website. Rescheduling is subject to an administrative IELTS rescheduling fee of INR 3,300, inclusive of all applicable taxes. Once rescheduled, you can cover more content in <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/grammar-books-for-ielts\/\">grammar books for IELTS<\/a> to better prepare for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IELTS_Exam_Fee_Rechecking_Charges\"><\/span><strong>IELTS Exam Fee: Rechecking Charges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who wish to review their IELTS test results can request a recheck. This is often intended to improve your scores in the <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ielts-band-chart\/\">IELTS band chart<\/a>. You must pay an IELTS rechecking fee and submit your OER form to initiate the process. An enquiry on the results form is used to make remarking requests. The request can be made according to preference and in one section or multiple. The charges involved include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignwide\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Type of Exam<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>OER Charges (INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Paper-delivered IELTS<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Computer-delivered IELTS<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">IELTS Life Skills<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11,525<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">UKVI IELTS<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12,375<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IELTS_Exam_Fee_2025_For_ATRF\"><\/span><strong>IELTS Exam Fee 2025 For ATRF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An Additional Test Report Form (ATRF) officially conveys your IELTS report to colleges\/universities. ATRF shows your <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/ielts-score-validity\/\">IELTS score validity<\/a> to schools you wish to study abroad. It is only done online, and ATRF payments can be made via Debit\/Credit Card, Paytm, or Netbanking. The costs involved are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Number of ATRF<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">First five<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Nil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">After first five<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">INR 250 for every University application<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This form helps universities quickly assess your language proficiency, from your talking skills to how well you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/idioms-for-ielts\/\">idioms for IELTS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Payment_Modes_For_IELTS_Exam_Fee_In_India\"><\/span><strong>Payment Modes For IELTS Exam Fee In India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are multiple payment options available for paying your IELTS test fees. The payment methods are influenced by the registration method used. The online and offline payment methods are shown in the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Registration Type<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Payment Methods<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Online<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Credit cards, Debit cards, and Netbanking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Offline<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bank deposit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For offline payments, a bank deposit slip can be downloaded after payment from the official IELTS IDP India website or collected from the nearest IELTS IDP India branch office. You can deposit an IELTS demand draft after getting the slip. You are advised to use only an IDP-approved bank to get your IELTS demand draft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IELTS_Exam_Fee_2025_City-Wise_List\"><\/span><strong>IELTS Exam Fee 2025: City-Wise List<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous IDP IELTS centres across various cities in India. These centres can accommodate multiple test-takers in the country. The IELTS exam fees are consistent across all cities. Below is a table of the city-wise IELTS exam fees.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>City<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>IELTS Academic &amp; General Training Exam Fees<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>IELTS for UKVI Exam Fees<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Mumbai<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" rowspan=\"5\"><br><br>INR 17,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" rowspan=\"5\"><br><br>INR 17,250<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dehli<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bangalore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ahmedabad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Hyderabad<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Book_Your_IELTS_Test\"><\/span><strong>How To Book Your IELTS Test<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can book your IELTS online or offline by visiting your nearest IDP branch. 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