{"id":1177,"date":"2025-08-02T11:01:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T11:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/class24abroad.com\/study-abroad\/?p=1177"},"modified":"2025-08-02T12:41:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T12:41:51","slug":"ielts-exam-fees-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/class24abroad.com\/study-abroad\/ielts-exam-fees-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS Exam Fees In India 2025: Test Type Wise Fees, Payment Modes &#038; Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>International English Language Testing System (IELTS) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is one of the most popular tests determining the level of the English language and is very necessary for students, professionals, and people immigrating to the English-speaking world. As an Indian candidate, it is important to know <\/span><b>IELTS exam fees in India 2025 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as this is an essential part of budgeting and overall planning. This article gives a concise listing of the <\/span><b>IELTS exam registration fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other expenses, modes of payment and how to effectively control costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/class24abroad.com\/study-abroad\/hello-happiness-ielts-reading-answer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello happiness ielts reading answer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>IELTS Exam Fees in India Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>IELTS exam fees in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2025 has been fixed in the whole country through the identification of the IELTS official examination body, IDP education, which supervises the collection of fees. By March 1, 2025, the<\/span><b> IELTS exam fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be <\/span><b>INR 18,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> both in paper as well as the <\/span><b>IELTS Academic and General Training<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> computer-delivered candidates. It is an INR 1,000 increment to the earlier fee of INR 17,000 that will be in effect until February 28, 2025. By booking in time before this deadline, candidates can have the lower rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ELTS exam fee in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in major cities, such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. Certain types of test, however, differ slightly in their fee structure in that they have added administrative needs, e.g.<\/span><b> IELTS (UKVI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> IELTS Life Skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/class24abroad.com\/study-abroad\/oscars-ielts-reading-answers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oscars ielts reading answers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Breakdown of IELTS Exam Fees In India by Type<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>IELTS test fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vary depending on the test type. Below is a detailed table summarizing the costs for 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Test Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fee (INR)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Purpose<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS Academic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For higher education and professional registration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS General Training<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For work, migration, or training programs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS for UKVI (Academic\/General)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18,250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For UK visa and immigration purposes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IELTS Life Skills (A1 &amp; B1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For specific UK visa requirements<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This standardized pricing ensures fairness across all 140+ test centers in India, making it easier for candidates to plan without worrying about location-based variations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/class24abroad.com\/study-abroad\/eco-tourism-reading-answers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eco tourism reading answers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Additional Costs Associated with IELTS Registration<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the <\/span><b>IELTS registration fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, candidates may incur additional expenses for services like rescheduling, cancellation, or rechecking. Below is a breakdown of these costs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rescheduling Fee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is charged INR 4,500 to reschedule a test after 34 days of a test earlier. Out of exam fee 25% is deducted within 15-34 days within 14 days no change is permissible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cancellation Fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cancellation within 5 weeks of the test date will be subject to a 25 percent administrative charge (INR 4, 500), rest will be refunded. There are no ranks on cancellations after five weeks, except on grounds of good medical reasons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Second Verification Fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Retesting of Results (Enquiry on Results (EOR)) will cost INR 13,500. In case of a score change, this fee is returned.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Additional Test Report Form (ATRF):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sending of scores to universities is free of charge with up to five electronic ATRF. Any extra submission will incur INR 300 per institution.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Payment Methods for IELTS Exam Fees In India<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>IELTS exam registration fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be paid through various methods, offering flexibility for candidates:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>On-line fee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credit score\/Debit playing cards (Visa\/MasterCard), Net Banking, UPI or Digital Wallets can be used for on-line registration by way of the IDP IELTS web site.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bank Deposit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pay cash in the bank of ICICI or HDFC branch through using a personalized deposit slip on the IDP site or at IDP outlets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Demand Draft:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pay through a demand Draft against the name of IDP EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, in New Delhi which is drawn upon and accepted at the banks listed under Terms &amp; Conditions of IDP.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When registering candidates are required to submit a scanned copy of a valid passport and test slot is guaranteed by confirmation of payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/class24abroad.com\/study-abroad\/how-to-postpone-ielts-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Postpone IELTS Exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Register for IELTS in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>IELTS registration fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are paid during the booking process, which can be completed online or offline:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the site of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ieltsidpindia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ieltsidpindia.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a type (Academic\/General) and format of test: paper\/computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the time and place of taking a test (computer-based tests take place every day, paper-based once during four days).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investigate, registrate personal information, and attach a copy of the passport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paying the IELTS examination in India can be done through the selected mode.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get confirmation with email details of test.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/class24abroad.com\/study-abroad\/how-to-start-ielts-journey-from-beginning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Start IELTS Journey from Beginning<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>IELTS exam fees in India 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of INR 18000 are based on the international standards of the test and its reliability. Candidates can also plan well by knowing the fee structure, additional costs and options of payment. It is possible to control costs, including aiming to have a high band score by booking in advance and using free resources and preparation. Do not wait, go to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ieltsidpindia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ieltsidpindia.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and register your test slot now!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQs on IELTS Exam Fees in India 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-1181 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1181{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-1181 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-1181{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-1181.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1181.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1181.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1181.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1181.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1753355061\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1181\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-1181\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/class24abroad.com\/study-abroad\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-11810\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse11810\" aria-controls=\"collapse11810\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How much is the Indian invigilator of the IELTS examination in India 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse11810\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1181\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-11810\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The IELTS fee in India is INR 18,000 each of the Academic and General Training tests and INR 18,250 of IELTS for UKVI and INR 17,000 of IELTS Life Skills.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-11811\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse11811\" aria-controls=\"collapse11811\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Would I be able to pay the IELTS fees installment-wise?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse11811\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1181\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-11811\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, you have to pay the registration fee of IELTS in full at the time of booking so that the test can be booked.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-11812\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse11812\" aria-controls=\"collapse11812\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Will I get a refund of the IELTS examination fee in case I cancel?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse11812\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1181\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-11812\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, cancellation of over five weeks in advance of test date leads to the refund of funds after deduction of 25 percent administrative charge (INR 4,500). In five weeks no money back refunds are made except on medical reasons which must be documented.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-11813\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse11813\" aria-controls=\"collapse11813\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is the fee of IELTS test different in various cities of India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse11813\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1181\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-11813\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, IELTS test fees are uniformed all through the test centers in India, the city in which the test is taken does not matter, and it is INR 18,000.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-11814\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse11814\" aria-controls=\"collapse11814\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the way to reduce the cost of IELTS exam fee in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse11814\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1181\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-11814\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To only pay INR 17 000, book by February 28, 2025, access free preparation resources, and look out at university reimbursement schemes to help cover the cost.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-1181-69d7f6d01014e\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much is the Indian invigilator of the IELTS examination in India 2025?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The IELTS fee in India is INR 18,000 each of the Academic and General Training tests and INR 18,250 of IELTS for UKVI and INR 17,000 of IELTS Life Skills.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Would I be able to pay the IELTS fees installment-wise?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No, you have to pay the registration fee of IELTS in full at the time of booking so that the test can be booked.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Will I get a refund of the IELTS examination fee in case I cancel?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, cancellation of over five weeks in advance of test date leads to the refund of funds after deduction of 25 percent administrative charge (INR 4,500). 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