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IELTS 2025 : Exam Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility, Syllabus, Question Papers, Results

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Overview

Universities across the world follow strict timelines. A delay in your test date could set your plans back by months. That’s why you need to stay ahead. The IELTS exam runs throughout the year in India. But not every test type is available on every date or city.

This page brings you a complete list of IELTS exam dates in 2025. Whether you’re choosing the computer-delivered or paper-based version, you’ll find the schedule that fits your timeline.

IELTS Exam Dates 2025: Computer Delivered

The computer-delivered IELTS could be the right choice if you're aiming for faster results and flexible scheduling. In 2025, most test centres in India will offer daily slots across multiple time bands. You can choose the timing that suits you best.

Available Time Slots for Computer-Based IELTS in India

Slot 1: 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Slot 2: 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Slot 3: 05:00 PM – 08:00 PM

These slots run through the week at most test locations. However, centres may stay closed on public holidays or regional events. It's safer to book early, especially during peak admission months.

Monthly IELTS Exam Dates (Computer-Based) – 2025

Month	Available IELTS Exam Dates
January 2025	01, 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
February 2025	01, 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
March 2025	01, 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
April 2025	01, 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
May 2025	01, 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
June 2025	01, 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
July 2025	01, 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
August 2025	01, 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
September 2025	01, 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
October 2025	01, 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
November 2025	01, 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
December 2025	01, 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 2025: Paper-Delivered

Prefer writing on paper instead of typing? The paper-based IELTS test is still available across India through IDP. You’ll find up to 48 fixed test dates in 2025, spread evenly across the year. These tests take place on Thursdays and Saturdays, giving you two chances each week to pick a date that fits your study goals and university timelines.

Note: The Listening, Reading and Writing sections happen on the same day. The Speaking test may be scheduled a few days before or after.

Month-Wise IELTS Paper-Based Exam Dates (2025)

Month	Test Date
April	5th April (Sat)
	12th April (Sat)
	24th April (Thu)
	26th April (Sat)
May	3rd May (Sat)
	8th May (Thu)
	17th May (Sat)
	24th May (Sat)
June	7th June (Sat)
	14th June (Sat)
	19th June (Thu)
	21st June (Sat)
	28th June (Sat)
July	5th July (Sat)
	10th July (Thu)
	19th July (Sat)
	26th July (Sat)
August	2nd August (Sat)
	7th August (Thu)
	9th August (Sat)
	23rd August (Sat)
September	6th September (Sat)
	13th September (Sat)
	18th September (Thu)
	27th September (Sat)
October	4th October (Sat)
	9th October (Thu)
	18th October (Sat)
	25th October (Sat)
November	1st November (Sat)
	6th November (Thu)
	15th November (Sat)
	22nd November (Sat)
December	4th December (Thu)
	6th December (Sat)
	11th December (Thu)
	20th December (Sat)
	27th December (Sat)

IELTS Exam Dates 2025 in India

India offers a broad range of test dates, so you can pick the perfect time that suits your prep schedule and goals. Whether you prefer computer-based tests for flexibility or paper-based for the traditional vibe, here’s your guide to the IELTS exam dates across major cities.

Hyderabad IELTS Test Dates 2025

Month	Computer-Based Test Dates	Paper-Based Test Dates
April	1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29	5, 12, 14, 26
May	1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31	3, 8, 17, 24
June	1-30 (all dates available)	7, 14, 19, 21, 28
July	3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31	5, 10, 19, 28

Chennai IELTS Test Dates 2025

Month	Computer-Based Test Dates	Paper-Based Test Dates
April	1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29	5, 12, 14, 26
May	1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31	3, 8, 17, 24
June	1-30 (all dates available)	7, 14, 19, 21, 28
July	3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31	5, 10, 19, 28

Delhi IELTS Test Dates 2025

Month	Computer-Based Test Dates	Paper-Based Test Dates
April	1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29	5, 12, 14, 26
May	1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31	3, 8, 17, 24
June	1, 2, 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30	7, 14, 19, 21, 28
July	3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31	5, 10, 19, 28

Gurgaon IELTS Test Dates 2025

Month	Computer-Based Test Dates	Paper-Based Test Dates
April	1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29	5, 12, 14, 26
May	1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31	3, 8, 17, 24
June	1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30	7, 14, 19, 21, 28
July	1, 3, 5-8, 10, 12-15, 17, 19-22, 24, 26-29, 31	5, 10, 19, 28

Noida IELTS Test Dates 2025

Month	Computer-Based Test Dates	Paper-Based Test Dates
April	1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29	5, 12, 14, 26
May	1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31	3, 8, 17, 24
June	1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30	7, 14, 19, 21, 28
July	1, 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29, 31	5, 10, 19, 28

Mumbai IELTS Test Dates 2025

Month	Computer-Based Test Dates	Paper-Based Test Dates
April	1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29	5, 12, 14, 26
May	1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31	3, 8, 17, 24
June	3, 5-7, 10, 12-14, 17, 19-21, 24, 26-28	7, 14, 19, 21, 28
July	1, 3-6, 8, 10-12, 15, 17-19, 22, 24-26, 29, 31	5, 10, 19, 28

Kolkata IELTS Test Dates 2025

Month	Computer-Based Test Dates	Paper-Based Test Dates
April	1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29	5, 12, 14, 26
May	1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31	3, 8, 17, 24
June	3, 5-7, 10, 12-14, 17, 19-21, 24, 26-28	7, 14, 19, 21, 28
July	1, 3-6, 8, 10-12, 15, 17-19, 22, 24-26, 29, 31	5, 10, 19, 28

Bengaluru IELTS Test Dates 2025

Month	Computer-Based Test Dates	Paper-Based Test Dates
April	1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29	5, 12, 14, 26
May	1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31	3, 8, 17, 24
June	1-30 (Everyday except 2nd)	7, 14, 19, 21, 28
July	3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31	5, 10, 19, 28

Pune IELTS Test Dates 2025

Month	Computer-Based Test Dates	Paper-Based Test Dates
April	1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29	5, 12, 14, 26
May	1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31	3, 8, 17, 24
June	3, 5-7, 10, 12-14, 17, 19-21, 24, 26-28	7, 14, 19, 21, 28
July	1, 3-6, 8, 10-12, 15, 17-19, 22, 24-26, 29, 31	5, 10, 19, 28

Lucknow IELTS Test Dates 2025

Month	Computer-Based Test Dates	Paper-Based Test Dates
April	1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29	5, 12, 14, 26
May	1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31	3, 8, 17, 24
June	1-2, 4, 6-9, 11, 13-16, 18, 20-23, 25, 27-30	7, 14, 19, 21, 28
July	2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30	5, 10, 19, 28

Ahmedabad IELTS Test Dates 2025

Month	Computer-Based Test Dates	Paper-Based Test Dates
April	1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29	5, 12, 14, 26
May	1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31	3, 8, 17, 24
June	1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26, 28-30	7, 14, 19, 21, 28
July	1, 3, 5-10, 12-15, 17, 19-24, 26-29, 31	5, 10, 19, 28

Bhopal IELTS Test Dates 2025

Month	Computer-Based Test Dates	Paper-Based Test Dates
May	3-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-31	3, 8, 17, 24
June	1-2, 4-5, 7-9, 11-12, 14-16, 18-19, 21-23, 25-26, 28-30	7, 14, 19, 21, 28
July	2-3, 5-7, 9-10, 12-14, 16-17, 19-21, 23-24, 26-28, 30-31	5, 10, 19, 28

Chandigarh IELTS Test Dates 2025

Month	Computer-Based Test Dates	Paper-Based Test Dates
March	1-31	8, 15, 22
April	1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29	5, 12, 14, 26
May	1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31	3, 8, 17, 24
June	1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30	7, 14, 19, 21, 28
July	1, 3, 5-8, 10, 12-15, 17, 19-22, 24, 26-29, 31	5, 10, 19, 28

IELTS Exam Dates 2025 Monthly Calendar

With multiple IELTS exam dates available throughout 2025, you have the flexibility to choose the perfect time that syncs effortlessly with your study plans and application deadlines. Whether you aim for early admission or just want to ace the test at your own pace, this calendar will guide you to the ideal exam day that aligns with your goals.

February 2025 IELTS Exam Dates

Feb 2025	Sat, 1 Feb	Academic
	Sat, 8 Feb	Academic & General Training
	Sat, 22 Feb	Academic & General Training

March 2025 IELTS Exam Dates

Mar 2025	Sat, 8 Mar	Academic & General Training
	Sat, 15 Mar	Academic
	Sat, 22 Mar	Academic & General Training

April 2025 IELTS Exam Dates

Apr 2025	Sat, 5 Apr	Academic & General Training
	Sat, 12 Apr	Academic
	Thu, 24 Apr	Academic
	Sat, 26 Apr	Academic & General Training

May 2025 IELTS Exam Dates

May 2025	Sat, 3 May	Academic
	Thu, 8 May	Academic & General Training
	Sat, 17 May	Academic
	Sat, 24 May	Academic & General Training

June 2025 IELTS Exam Dates

Jun 2025	Sat, 7 Jun	Academic & General Training
	Sat, 14 Jun	Academic
	Thu, 19 Jun	Academic
	Sat, 21 Jun	Academic & General Training
	Sat, 28 Jun	Academic

July 2025 IELTS Exam Dates

Jul 2025	Sat, 5 Jul	Academic & General Training
	Thu, 10 Jul	Academic
	Sat, 19 Jul	Academic
	Sat, 26 Jul	Academic & General Training

August 2025 IELTS Exam Dates

Aug 2025	Sat, 2 Aug	Academic
	Thu, 7 Aug	Academic & General Training
	Sat, 9 Aug	Academic
	Sat, 23 Aug	Academic & General Training

September 2025 IELTS Exam Dates

Sep 2025	Sat, 6 Sep	Academic
	Sat, 13 Sep	Academic & General Training
	Thu, 18 Sep	Academic
	Sat, 27 Sep	Academic & General Training

October 2025 IELTS Exam Dates

Oct 2025	Sat, 4 Oct	Academic & General Training
	Thu, 9 Oct	Academic
	Sat, 18 Oct	Academic & General Training
	Sat, 25 Oct	Academic

November 2025 IELTS Exam Dates

Nov 2025	Sat, 1 Nov	Academic
	Thu, 6 Nov	Academic & General Training
	Sat, 15 Nov	Academic
	Sat, 22 Nov	Academic & General Training

December 2025 IELTS Exam Dates

Dec 2025	Thu, 4 Dec	Academic
	Sat, 6 Dec	Academic & General Training
	Thu, 11 Dec	Academic
	Sat, 20 Dec	Academic & General Training
	Sat, 27 Dec	Academic & General Training

British Council IELTS Test Dates

The British Council, once a primary organiser of IELTS exams in India, has transferred full control to IDP IELTS India after the latter acquired all its stakes. Now, IELTS exams, including both General and Academic modules, are conducted by IDP IELTS across major Indian cities. Candidates can refer to the IDP IELTS schedule listed above for the latest exam dates or visit the official IDP website directly.

How to Choose the Perfect IELTS Exam Date?

Picking your IELTS exam date isn’t just about marking a calendar—it's about syncing your prep journey with your goals and deadlines, making sure you’re set up to shine.

1. Prep Time That Works for You:

Give yourself enough runway to study confidently. Consider your current workload, daily routine, and how much time you need to master each section.

2. Align With Application Deadlines:

Got universities or programs in mind? Ensure your exam date leaves enough breathing room to send off your scores well before their cutoffs—no last-minute panic is needed.

3. Availability Is Key:

Popular test dates fill up fast. Scope out the available slots early and book ahead to snag your preferred day without the stress.

4. Life Happens—Plan Around It:

Don’t pick a day that clashes with important personal events or other commitments. Choose a stress-free window where you can focus, relax, and perform at your best.

How to Register for IELTS Exam 2025?

Step 1: Head to the official IELTS website and select your country and preferred test city.

Step 2: Choose between IELTS Academic or General Training and your preferred test mode: paper-based or computer-delivered.

Step 3: Browse the available test dates and centres, then select one that fits your schedule.

Step 4: Sign in or create a new account on the IELTS booking portal.

Step 5: Complete the application form, upload a valid ID document (usually a passport), and double-check your details.

Step 6: Pay the registration fee online using your preferred payment method.

Step 7: Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with all your test details.

Rescheduling & Cancelling IELTS Dates 2025

Life happens, and plans change. If you need to cancel or reschedule your IELTS test in 2025, here’s what you need to know:

Cancellation Policy:

More than 5 weeks before the test: You're eligible for a refund after deducting a 25% administrative fee.
Less than 5 weeks before the test: No refund is provided.
No-show on test day: Treated as a cancellation, and no refund is issued.

However, if you're dealing with exceptional situations like medical emergencies, bereavement, or military service, you may request a cancellation or date transfer within five calendar days after the test date. Valid documentation is required, and approval is subject to the test centre’s discretion.

IELTS Rescheduling Fee (2025)

IELTS Test Type	Transfer Fee (INR)
IELTS on Computer (UKVI)	₹4,550
IELTS on Computer	₹4,500
IELTS on Paper (UKVI)	₹4,550
IELTS on Paper	₹4,500
IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1)	₹4,250
One Skill Retake (OSR)	₹3,000

IELTS FAQs

Ans: The IELTS test is conducted year-round, with multiple exam slots offered every month. On average, you can find up to four IELTS paper-based test dates monthly, and computer-based IELTS exams are available almost daily in major cities. This flexible IELTS test schedule helps you align your exam with university or visa deadlines.

Ans: To secure your preferred IELTS examination date and location, it's wise to register at least 2 to 3 months in advance. Early IELTS date booking ensures you avoid last-minute unavailability, especially during peak admission seasons.

Ans: When selecting your IELTS exam date, consider these key factors: Your preparation level Your academic or immigration deadlines Your availability and personal schedule

Ans: Yes, you can change your IELTS exam date after registration. However, it must be done at least five weeks before your test, and a rescheduling fee will apply. Always check with your IELTS test centre for exact policies and fees before making any changes.

Ans: If you miss your IELTS paper date or computer-based test without prior notice or valid reason, it will be treated as a no-show. Unfortunately, this means your fee won’t be refunded, and you’ll need to rebook your IELTS exam date and pay again.

Ans: Ideally, you should dedicate 2 to 3 months of focused preparation before your chosen IELTS exam date. However, this can vary based on your current English proficiency and familiarity with the IELTS format.

Ans: While the test difficulty remains consistent year-round, April tends to be a strategic choice for many. Fewer applicants register during this time, meaning you might have a more relaxed testing environment. According to the official IELTS paper-based test dates, the exam will be held on April 5, 12, and 26 in 2025.

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