How to register for IELTS

You can apply and pay online or download the registration form.

British Council India registration –

1) Online registration –

• Choose the test dates, centre and complete other application details.

• Pay through debit/credit card (Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard).

2) Post/courier registration –

• Download the IELTS registration form.

• Choose the test date, centre and complete other application details.

• Pay by demand draft or by cash or ICICI bank deposit slip.

• Provide a Blue Dart courier serviceable address on the registration form as the IELTS study book and the test report form (TRF) will be sent to that address.

• Candidates applying to UK universities need to register separately for ‘IELTS for UKVI’ Life Skills test.

For IDP registration refer the official site of IDP for detailed information.

Candidates can cancel or postpone the IELTS exam at least five weeks before the test date.

If you cancel the test or request a transfer for medical reasons, medical evidence has to be provided within five days of the test date.

The application has to be sent through email or post. If the application is approved, the test centre will refund the amount by Demand Draft to the given address.

Fee paid online will be refunded to the bank account that was used for making online payments.

Payment done at ICICI bank will be refunded through NEFT.

Candidates who requested a cancellation or transfer of the IELTS exam more than five weeks of the test date will receive the refund after deduction of cancellation/postponement fee.

IELTS test application deadline is usually two weeks before the test date, so try to book the slot at least 1-2 months in advance.

You can apply and pay online on the British Council IELTS India website or download the registration form and post it to British Council office or an IDP India office.

IELTS test fee administered after 01 April 2018 is Rs.12,650. There are more than 1000 Centers, in over 140 countries. There are up to 48 test dates available per year. Each centre offers tests up to four times a month. The IELTS academic is available on all 48 dates per year and IELTS general training is available on 24 dates per year.

You can register for IELTS exam at any time of the year.