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

IELTS results reflect your English skills while also playing a direct role in shaping your admission chances. You want to know exactly when your IELTS exam result will be out. You want to know how to check it online, without confusion. And most importantly, you want a clear idea of what your band score means, not just a number, but what it can do for your application.

Your IELTS results depend on the mode of your test.

• Computer-delivered test: Results are available within 2 to 5 days after the test date.

• Paper-based test: Results are released 13 days after the exam. For example, if you appear on 3rd May 2025, your result will be declared on 16th May 2025.

You can view your IELTS test score by logging into the official IDP IELTS portal. Use the same email ID and password you used during registration.

Once logged in, you’ll be able to:

• See your section-wise band scores
• View the total score
• Confirm your IELTS result release date, based on your test format

If you’ve taken the paper-based IELTS test, your IELTS exam result will be ready 13 days after your test date. You’ll be able to log in to the official IDP portal and download your IELTS score card on that date. The result will show your section-wise scores and overall IELTS test band scores.

Keep your login details ready, the result becomes accessible as soon as it's published.

IELTS Exam Dates and Result Dates - May 2025

Note: For paper-based IELTS tests, results are available 13 days after the exam date. Computer-based test results may be released earlier, typically within 2-5 days.

This timeline ensures you know exactly when to check your IELTS results and plan your next steps accordingly.

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Once your IELTS exam is complete, you can access your results through several channels: online portal, SMS, email, or directly from the test centre. Your score will show individual band scores for Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking and a combined overall band score.

How to Check IELTS Results 2025 Online?

To view your IELTS results online, follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the official IDP IELTS website.
2. Log in using your details: full name, passport number, and date of birth.
3. Choose the ‘IELTS Results’ option.
4. Select the date of your exam.
5. Submit the information to access your scores.
6. Download and keep a copy of your scorecard until your official Test Report Form (TRF) arrives.

How To Check IELTS Result Through Email?

Once your IELTS results are released, you will receive a notification directly to your registered email address. Regularly check your inbox and spam folder so you don’t miss any updates about your test scores.

How To Get IELTS Exam Result Through SMS?

You can receive your IELTS results via SMS by sending a message to 92898 92898 after 12:00 PM on the day results are announced. Include your Candidate Number and Passport Number in the text to get your score details.

How To Get IELTS Band Scores From The Test Centre?

You can collect your IELTS results in person at the test centre. Simply bring your ID or passport along with the candidate number provided on your test day. If you registered through the test centre, your results will not be shared via phone, email, or fax.

Your overall IELTS band score is calculated by averaging the scores from the four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Simply add these four band scores and divide the total by four.

If the average results in a decimal, IELTS uses a specific rounding rule:

• If the average ends in .25, it rounds up to the next half band (for example, 6.25 becomes 6.5).
• If the average ends in .75, it rounds up to the next whole band (for example, 6.75 becomes 7).

Example of IELTS Band Score Calculation

Consider these two candidates to understand how the band score calculator works:

In this example, Candidate A’s average score of 7.25 rounds up to 7.5, while Candidate B’s 4.875 rounds up to 5.0 as per the IELTS rounding rules.

Both Academic and General Training versions of IELTS follow the same band score scale, which ranges from 0 to 9. Each band reflects a specific English proficiency level:

Your official IELTS score is documented in the Test Report Form (TRF), which consolidates your performance in the four test components: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The TRF also displays your overall band score and individual section scores. Each score is measured on a scale from 0 to 9.

When Will You Receive the IELTS TRF?

The delivery timeline of your Test Report Form depends on the test format:

The TRF will be sent to the address you provided during registration via courier or speed post.

Types of IELTS Test Report Forms

There are two main categories of IELTS TRFs:

1. Personal Test Report Form
2. Institutional Test Report Form

Personal Test Report Form

Every candidate receives one personal TRF, which includes:

• Band scores for Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking
• Overall band score
• Equal weightage for each section

Important Notes:

• You will not receive a second copy, so keep it safe.
• You will be notified via SMS with a tracking ID once it’s dispatched.
• Delivery can take up to 10 working days from the result date.

Institutional Test Report Form

When registering for the IELTS exam, candidates can send their TRF directly to up to five universities/ institutions for free. These reports are issued in the institutional format. If you need to send your scores to additional institutions later, you can do so by filling out an Additional TRF Request.

You can send your IELTS score to more universities even after the test, within the validity period of the TRF (usually 2 years). Here are the methods available:

1. Choose Universities During Registration

While registering for your IELTS exam, you’ll be prompted to select up to five institutions where you'd like your IELTS scores to be sent. This service is included in your ₹18,000 IELTS exam fee, so you won’t pay anything extra for these five.
 

2. Provide Accurate University Details

Please enter the correct names and addresses of your selected institutions when booking the test. This ensures that IDP IELTS India can dispatch your scores immediately.
 

3. Score Dispatch Post Results

Once your IELTS results are published, IDP will automatically send your official score reports to the selected institutions, no manual follow-up required.

If you need to apply to additional institutions, you absolutely can, but a small fee will be involved.

• You’ll need to request additional Test Report Forms (TRFs).
   
• Depending on your preference and the university's requirements, these can be sent via electronic transfer, courier, or post.
   
• The charges vary based on the delivery mode (typically ₹250–₹1250 per institution).

You have the option to request a re-evaluation through the Enquiry on Result (EoR) process, if you believe your IELTS score doesn’t reflect your performance. This applies to both IELTS Academic and General Training test takers.

EoR allows you to get one or more sections of your IELTS test re-marked. Whether it’s Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking, you can choose to re-evaluate a single section or all four, based on your preference.

You must submit your EoR request within 6 weeks (42 days) from your original test date.

How to Apply for IELTS EoR

1. Download the EoR Application Form from the official IELTS IDP website.
2. Submit your original Test Report Form (TRF) with the form.
3. Pay the EoR fee: ₹8,475.

The re-evaluation process typically takes 6 to 8 weeks. You’ll be notified once the outcome is finalised.

Refund Policy & Additional Benefits:

If your band score is increased, you will:

• Receive a full refund of the EoR fee.
• Be issued a new Test Report Form (TRF).
• Get the option to send up to 5 additional TRFs to universities free of cost.

If your score remains the same, the fee will not be refunded, and the original score will be retained.

IELTS Score Requirements 2025

International students must prove their English proficiency, most commonly through the IELTS exam, to secure admission to universities in English-speaking countries like the USA, UK, and Australia.

Each institution sets its own IELTS band score criteria, and they may vary depending on the course and department. Here's a snapshot of the expected IELTS cut-off scores for top-ranked universities across these countries:

IELTS Score Requirements for Universities in the USA

IELTS Score Requirements for Universities in the UK

IELTS Score Requirements for Universities in Australia