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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
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Month |
Available IELTS Exam Dates |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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)
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Month |
Test Date |
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April |
5th April (Sat) |
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12th April (Sat) |
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24th April (Thu) |
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26th April (Sat) |
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May |
3rd May (Sat) |
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8th May (Thu) |
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17th May (Sat) |
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24th May (Sat) |
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June |
7th June (Sat) |
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14th June (Sat) |
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19th June (Thu) |
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21st June (Sat) |
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28th June (Sat) |
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July |
5th July (Sat) |
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10th July (Thu) |
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19th July (Sat) |
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26th July (Sat) |
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August |
2nd August (Sat) |
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7th August (Thu) |
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9th August (Sat) |
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23rd August (Sat) |
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September |
6th September (Sat) |
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13th September (Sat) |
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18th September (Thu) |
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27th September (Sat) |
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October |
4th October (Sat) |
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9th October (Thu) |
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18th October (Sat) |
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25th October (Sat) |
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November |
1st November (Sat) |
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6th November (Thu) |
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15th November (Sat) |
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22nd November (Sat) |
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December |
4th December (Thu) |
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6th December (Sat) |
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11th December (Thu) |
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20th December (Sat) |
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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
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Month |
Computer-Based Test Dates |
Paper-Based Test Dates |
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April |
1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29 |
5, 12, 14, 26 |
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May |
1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31 |
3, 8, 17, 24 |
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June |
1-30 (all dates available) |
7, 14, 19, 21, 28 |
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July |
3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31 |
5, 10, 19, 28 |
Chennai IELTS Test Dates 2025
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Month |
Computer-Based Test Dates |
Paper-Based Test Dates |
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April |
1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29 |
5, 12, 14, 26 |
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May |
1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31 |
3, 8, 17, 24 |
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June |
1-30 (all dates available) |
7, 14, 19, 21, 28 |
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July |
3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31 |
5, 10, 19, 28 |
Delhi IELTS Test Dates 2025
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Month |
Computer-Based Test Dates |
Paper-Based Test Dates |
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April |
1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29 |
5, 12, 14, 26 |
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May |
1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31 |
3, 8, 17, 24 |
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June |
1, 2, 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30 |
7, 14, 19, 21, 28 |
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July |
3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31 |
5, 10, 19, 28 |
Gurgaon IELTS Test Dates 2025
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Month |
Computer-Based Test Dates |
Paper-Based Test Dates |
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April |
1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29 |
5, 12, 14, 26 |
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May |
1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31 |
3, 8, 17, 24 |
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June |
1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30 |
7, 14, 19, 21, 28 |
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July |
1, 3, 5-8, 10, 12-15, 17, 19-22, 24, 26-29, 31 |
5, 10, 19, 28 |
Noida IELTS Test Dates 2025
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Month |
Computer-Based Test Dates |
Paper-Based Test Dates |
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April |
1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29 |
5, 12, 14, 26 |
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May |
1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31 |
3, 8, 17, 24 |
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June |
1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30 |
7, 14, 19, 21, 28 |
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July |
1, 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29, 31 |
5, 10, 19, 28 |
Mumbai IELTS Test Dates 2025
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Month |
Computer-Based Test Dates |
Paper-Based Test Dates |
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April |
1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29 |
5, 12, 14, 26 |
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May |
1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31 |
3, 8, 17, 24 |
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June |
3, 5-7, 10, 12-14, 17, 19-21, 24, 26-28 |
7, 14, 19, 21, 28 |
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July |
1, 3-6, 8, 10-12, 15, 17-19, 22, 24-26, 29, 31 |
5, 10, 19, 28 |
Kolkata IELTS Test Dates 2025
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Month |
Computer-Based Test Dates |
Paper-Based Test Dates |
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April |
1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29 |
5, 12, 14, 26 |
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May |
1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31 |
3, 8, 17, 24 |
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June |
3, 5-7, 10, 12-14, 17, 19-21, 24, 26-28 |
7, 14, 19, 21, 28 |
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July |
1, 3-6, 8, 10-12, 15, 17-19, 22, 24-26, 29, 31 |
5, 10, 19, 28 |
Bengaluru IELTS Test Dates 2025
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Month |
Computer-Based Test Dates |
Paper-Based Test Dates |
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April |
1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29 |
5, 12, 14, 26 |
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May |
1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31 |
3, 8, 17, 24 |
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June |
1-30 (Everyday except 2nd) |
7, 14, 19, 21, 28 |
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July |
3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31 |
5, 10, 19, 28 |
Pune IELTS Test Dates 2025
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Month |
Computer-Based Test Dates |
Paper-Based Test Dates |
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April |
1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29 |
5, 12, 14, 26 |
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May |
1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31 |
3, 8, 17, 24 |
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June |
3, 5-7, 10, 12-14, 17, 19-21, 24, 26-28 |
7, 14, 19, 21, 28 |
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July |
1, 3-6, 8, 10-12, 15, 17-19, 22, 24-26, 29, 31 |
5, 10, 19, 28 |
Lucknow IELTS Test Dates 2025
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Month |
Computer-Based Test Dates |
Paper-Based Test Dates |
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April |
1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29 |
5, 12, 14, 26 |
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May |
1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31 |
3, 8, 17, 24 |
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June |
1-2, 4, 6-9, 11, 13-16, 18, 20-23, 25, 27-30 |
7, 14, 19, 21, 28 |
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July |
2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30 |
5, 10, 19, 28 |
Ahmedabad IELTS Test Dates 2025
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Month |
Computer-Based Test Dates |
Paper-Based Test Dates |
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April |
1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29 |
5, 12, 14, 26 |
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May |
1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31 |
3, 8, 17, 24 |
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June |
1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26, 28-30 |
7, 14, 19, 21, 28 |
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July |
1, 3, 5-10, 12-15, 17, 19-24, 26-29, 31 |
5, 10, 19, 28 |
Bhopal IELTS Test Dates 2025
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Month |
Computer-Based Test Dates |
Paper-Based Test Dates |
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May |
3-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-31 |
3, 8, 17, 24 |
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June |
1-2, 4-5, 7-9, 11-12, 14-16, 18-19, 21-23, 25-26, 28-30 |
7, 14, 19, 21, 28 |
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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
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Month |
Computer-Based Test Dates |
Paper-Based Test Dates |
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March |
1-31 |
8, 15, 22 |
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April |
1, 3-8, 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24-29 |
5, 12, 14, 26 |
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May |
1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-31 |
3, 8, 17, 24 |
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June |
1-3, 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30 |
7, 14, 19, 21, 28 |
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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
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Feb 2025 |
Sat, 1 Feb |
Academic |
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Sat, 8 Feb |
Academic & General Training |
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Sat, 22 Feb |
Academic & General Training |
March 2025 IELTS Exam Dates
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Mar 2025 |
Sat, 8 Mar |
Academic & General Training |
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Sat, 15 Mar |
Academic |
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Sat, 22 Mar |
Academic & General Training |
April 2025 IELTS Exam Dates
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Apr 2025 |
Sat, 5 Apr |
Academic & General Training |
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Sat, 12 Apr |
Academic |
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Thu, 24 Apr |
Academic |
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Sat, 26 Apr |
Academic & General Training |
May 2025 IELTS Exam Dates
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May 2025 |
Sat, 3 May |
Academic |
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Thu, 8 May |
Academic & General Training |
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Sat, 17 May |
Academic |
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Sat, 24 May |
Academic & General Training |
June 2025 IELTS Exam Dates
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Jun 2025 |
Sat, 7 Jun |
Academic & General Training |
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Sat, 14 Jun |
Academic |
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Thu, 19 Jun |
Academic |
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Sat, 21 Jun |
Academic & General Training |
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Sat, 28 Jun |
Academic |
July 2025 IELTS Exam Dates
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Jul 2025 |
Sat, 5 Jul |
Academic & General Training |
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Thu, 10 Jul |
Academic |
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Sat, 19 Jul |
Academic |
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Sat, 26 Jul |
Academic & General Training |
August 2025 IELTS Exam Dates
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Aug 2025 |
Sat, 2 Aug |
Academic |
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Thu, 7 Aug |
Academic & General Training |
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Sat, 9 Aug |
Academic |
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Sat, 23 Aug |
Academic & General Training |
September 2025 IELTS Exam Dates
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Sep 2025 |
Sat, 6 Sep |
Academic |
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Sat, 13 Sep |
Academic & General Training |
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Thu, 18 Sep |
Academic |
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Sat, 27 Sep |
Academic & General Training |
October 2025 IELTS Exam Dates
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Oct 2025 |
Sat, 4 Oct |
Academic & General Training |
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Thu, 9 Oct |
Academic |
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Sat, 18 Oct |
Academic & General Training |
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Sat, 25 Oct |
Academic |
November 2025 IELTS Exam Dates
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Nov 2025 |
Sat, 1 Nov |
Academic |
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Thu, 6 Nov |
Academic & General Training |
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Sat, 15 Nov |
Academic |
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Sat, 22 Nov |
Academic & General Training |
December 2025 IELTS Exam Dates
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Dec 2025 |
Thu, 4 Dec |
Academic |
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Sat, 6 Dec |
Academic & General Training |
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Thu, 11 Dec |
Academic |
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Sat, 20 Dec |
Academic & General Training |
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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)
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IELTS Test Type |
Transfer Fee (INR) |
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IELTS on Computer (UKVI) |
₹4,550 |
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IELTS on Computer |
₹4,500 |
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IELTS on Paper (UKVI) |
₹4,550 |
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IELTS on Paper |
₹4,500 |
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IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) |
₹4,250 |
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One Skill Retake (OSR) |
₹3,000 |