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IELTS 2024 Exam Date Notification

IELTS 2024 Exam Date

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) offers exam dates throughout the year. For computer-delivered tests, available slots are offered seven days a week, with up to three sessions per day to accommodate many test takers. For the paper-based test, IDP provides up to four dates per month, totaling 48 fixed test dates annually. Applicants can select their preferred IELTS exam date based on convenience.

Candidates need to visit the official IDP IELTS India website to choose their preferred IELTS 2024 exam dates and complete the registration process. The IELTS exam is a widely recognized English language test for Indian students planning to study or migrate abroad. In India, Punjab is among the regions with the highest number of IELTS test takers.

IELTS Exam Dates 2024: Computer-Delivered

In this section, we’ll cover the available booking options for the computer-delivered IELTS exam.

IELTS 2024 Exam Dates: Computer-Delivered (Academic)

The IELTS on Computer is available on most days throughout the month. Given the high volume of registrations, many IELTS test centers offer multiple slots per day for candidates to choose from based on their convenience. Typically, these centers provide the following slot schedules:

Slot 1: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Slot 2: 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Slot 3: 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Candidates should be aware that IELTS test centers may be closed on national holidays or state festivals. Therefore, it is advisable to book your computer-delivered IELTS slot in advance.

IELTS computer-delivered exam dates in 2024:

Month	Dates
August 2024	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
September 2024	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
October 2024	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
November 2024	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
December 2024	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

IDP IELTS Exam Dates 2024: Paper-Delivered

The IELTS paper-delivered test, administered by IDP India, is available up to four times per month, totaling 48 fixed dates throughout the year. The test, excluding the Speaking section, is typically scheduled on Thursdays and Saturdays. This schedule provides flexibility for students to select a test date that suits their academic schedules and application deadlines.

IDP IELTS Exam Dates 2024

August 2024

Date	Day	IELTS Exam Type	Time	Fee
August 03	Saturday	Academic only	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
August 08	Thursday	Academic and General Training	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
August 17	Saturday	Academic only	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
August 24	Saturday	Academic and General Training	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000

September 2024

Date	Day	IELTS Exam Type	Time	Fee
September 07	Saturday	Academic only	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
September 14	Saturday	Academic and General Training	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
September 19	Thursday	Academic only	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
September 28	Saturday	Academic and General Training	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000

October 2024

Date	Day	IELTS Exam Type	Time	Fee
October 05	Saturday	Academic and General Training	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
October 10	Thursday	Academic only	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
October 19	Saturday	Academic only	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
October 26	Saturday	Academic and General Training	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000

November 2024

Date	Day	IELTS Exam Type	Time	Fee
November 02	Saturday	Academic only	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
November 07	Thursday	Academic only	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
November 16	Saturday	Academic and General Training	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
November 23	Saturday	Academic only	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
November 30	Saturday	Academic and General Training	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000

December 2024

Date	Day	IELTS Exam Type	Time	Fee
December 05	Saturday	Academic only	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
December 07	Thursday	Academic and General Training	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
December 14	Saturday	Academic and General Training	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000
December 21	Saturday	Academic only	01:00 pm – 04:00 pm	INR 17,000

British Council IELTS Test Dates 2024

Previously, the British Council was a major provider of IELTS tests in India. However, following IDP’s acquisition of the British Council’s 100% stake, IDP IELTS India now administers all IELTS exams in the country. Candidates can find the available IDP IELTS test dates listed above or on the official IDP website. Both IELTS General and IELTS Academic tests are conducted by IDP IELTS in major cities across India.

IDP IELTS Exam Dates 2024: Fees, Cancellations & Refunds

This section covers the cancellation and refund policies for IDP IELTS India.

IELTS Exam Fees

Before discussing the cancellation and refund procedures, let’s review the IELTS exam fees for candidates:

IELTS Test Type	IELTS Exam Fees
Computer-Delivered IELTS	₹17,000
Pen and Paper-Based IELTS	₹17,000
Computer-Delivered IELTS for UKVI	₹17,250
IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration	₹17,250
IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1)	₹16,050