IELTS Registration: Check Application Process, Documents Required and Cancellation Process

IELTS Registration can be done both online and offline. To schedule an IELTS test date and take the exam, students who want to study abroad must complete the IDP IELTS test registration process. IELTS examination booking 2024 can be easily completed within three steps – creating an account in the British Council or IDP, finding the availability of IELTS test dates and selecting the nearest test center, and paying the examination fee for IELTS. IELTS exam registration requires paying a fee of INR 17,000. You can complete the IELTS slot booking once the payment is done.

The documents required for IELTS exam registration, candidates must produce a passport or another form of government-issued identification. The payment for IELTS exam fees for online registration can be done using Netbanking, Debit/Credit card and Paytm. You first need to book the test date. Once your test date is booked, you will receive an acknowledgment on your registered email/phone number. You must carry the acknowledgement on the exam day to sit for IELTS. 

The IELTS registration can also be done in person or by visiting the nearest IDP IELTS branch or Referral Partner. They have a dedicated team of professionals who will guide you through the IELTS examination booking process. You must carry photocopy of your passport ID (front and back page) and signed and dated declaration document required for IELTS. These documents are mandatory for IELTS offline registration. You do not need to carry any academic documents for IELTS exam booking. Once registered, you need to pay the examination fee for IELTS.

IELTS Indicator Registration

The IELTS Indicator is a product of the conducting bodies of IELTS that enables at-home exams during the pandemic. The register to IELTS indicator process is simple and very similar to the regular IELTS exam. Below are the steps to register for IELTS Indicator:

1. Create an account
2. Open the IELTS Indicator sites and head to the Registration page
3. Choose your country
4. Then you will notice the IELTS exam date available for listening, reading, and writing sections
5. When selected, the date and the test starting time will be displayed
6. Then you will need to select the speaking date which will not be on the same day as the other 3 sections
7. Candidates need to select the speaking test time.
8. Then pay the IELTS fee of INR 16,250.

IELTS Exam Fee 2024

Registration fees for the IELTS exam can also be paid either online or offline mode. IELTS fee varies across countries due to the rate of currencies. For India, the register to IELTS fee is INR 17,000. The fee payment process is discussed below.

Mode of Payment of IELTS Exam Fee

It is mandatory for IELTS aspirants to pay the fees by using either of the three methods to register for IELTS exam:

1. Credit/Debit card (Master or Visa) and net banking;
2. Demand Draft: The fee needs to be drawn in favor of "IDP EDUCATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, Payable at New Delhi" or 'British Council', payable at New Delhi and made from the acceptable list of banks;
3. Bank transfer: Pay by cash at either ICICI/Allahabad bank branches with the help of a customized deposit slip that can be downloaded from IDP or the British Council’s website.

IELTS exam fee for registration can be paid either via online (credit card) or offline payment options. If the applicant has chosen an offline mode of application, the form must be submitted with the required documents.

Cancellation or Rescheduling for IELTS exam

Due to any kind of unavoidable situation, candidates cancel or reschedule for the IELTS exam. Candidates must keep in mind the amount of cancellation fee that will be charged depending on the duration left for the test taken.

• Full test fee will be charged if cancellation happens within 5 weeks of the test date
• Transfer of registration fee will be granted only if the applicant manages to produce appropriate medical evidence within 5days of the test date
• Candidate must fill out “Request for Postponement or Cancellation” form if needs to apply for cancellation or postponement of the test date
• After filling out the form, the candidate will have to send it via post or courier to the following address

British Council: BC Examinations and English Services India Pvt. Ltd.,

6th Floor, One Horizon Centre,

Sector 43, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon - 122002.

IDP:IDP Education India Private

Limited, 6th Floor, Plot No.32, Global Business Square, SECTOR44, GURGAON-122003 (Haryana),India.

PH: +91-124-4445999

• The form must be sent 5 weeks before the IELTS test date
• Any form received after the deadline will be accepted but the registration fee will not be transferred.
• A cancellation fee will also be charged while processing a cancellation request

Cancellation of IELTS Exam

• The cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund of the application fee
• It takes 2 weeks to process cancellation request made by the candidate
• In case of refund for online payment, the amount will be transferred to the original card from where payment is initiated
• Candidates must attach the original payment receipt of the test fee along with the form.
• If a candidate cancels it prior five-week before the test date, then a refund will be initiated after deducting 25% of the administration fee of the test fee.
• It will take 4-6 weeks to process the amount.

Postponement of IELTS Registration Date

If a candidate wishes to postpone the IELTS date to a later time, then it is necessary to request a change in date 5 weeks prior to the exam date. For the postponement of the exam date, the candidate will not be charged any fee. If postponement happens due to medical issues, the candidate needs to submit medical evidence.

IELTS examination registration dates should be carefully checked before applying for IELTS registration form as they should sync with the university application deadlines. ETS IELTS registration can be done either online or offline methods depending on the requirements of the candidate.

• Candidates can register through British Council for British council IELTS at ielts.britishcouncil.org
• The first step of the IELTS application involves booking date and venue
• The candidate has to select a date and country and module (Academic or IELTS General Training). After choosing options, available dates will appear on the screen. The candidate has to choose available date slots. After choosing dates, the candidate has to fill up necessary fields like personal details, educational qualification, occupation, identification number, identity proof, etc. IELTS exam registration can be done either online or offline. It is necessary to read through each field consciously before proceeding with form fill-up. Registration should be completed with concentration without any nuances.
• If the applicant has chosen the offline mode of application, the form must be submitted with the required documents
• IELTS exam fee for registration can be paid either via online (credit card) or offline payment options.

IELTS Offline Registration

You can register for an IELTS test by person or courier too. 

IELTS Registration by Person:

Besides the above-mentioned online mode, candidates can also opt for offline mode to register for the IELTS exam. Candidates can head to the IDP branch. The application form for the offline process can be downloaded from the official site. Registration forms are also available on either IDP or British Council website as well. Fill out the form correctly and send it to the nearest test center along with the fee.

The candidate has to follow each method prominently to register for the IELTS exam in offline mode.

• Take a printout of the form and fill up necessary details correctly
• Visit the official website to find out available dates for the exam. Choose a test date after availability
• Make payment for the IELTS exam fee either via cash or by demand draft

IELTS Registration by Courier:

You can either download the application form from the concerned website or collect it from the nearest branch. Proceed by completing the form, and acknowledging the terms and conditions attached with the form. Attach your Passport’s photocopy. Either attach the demand draft test fee or the authentic customer copy of the ICICI deposit slip depositing the cash in your nearest bank. Lastly, deliver the form along with the test fee.

Post IELTS Registration

• A candidate who has registered online will be sent a confirmation mail about the reception of the payment
• It also contains details regarding free access for IELTS exam preparation online course called, “Road to IELTS”.
• IELTS exam date will be confirmed once the candidate receives an email
• The candidate who has registered offline will receive a confirmation receipt and access details for preparation material via mail within 7days of receiving the documents
• Candidates should be careful in preserving this mail as it would contain important information.

Codes used for IELTS

If you are taking IELTS in India or opting for IELTS registration in Australia, a valid reason has to be mentioned behind your motive to take the IELTS apart from the occupational details. Reasons have been mentioned in the drop-down list, candidates have to choose an option along with code in the registration form.

IELTS registration needs to be done at least 2 to 3 months prior to the deadlines since the preparation takes time. You can register for IELTS as early as possible to get the exam center of your choice.