IELTS Test report form is a paper- a copy of the result of the IELTS. Students receive the IELTS result after 13 days of the exam. Test takers can collect the result themselves from the test centers or can receive it via post. IELTS results will not be disclosed on the phone or by mail. There is no minimum marking criteria in the examination. 

How long IELTS scores are valid?

IELTS score validity is for a time period of two years – it means after 2 years, IELTS scores cannot be used as valid proof of English language proficiency. So, within IELTS test score validity, it needs to be user sent to universities. Also, there is no restriction on the number of times you can appear for the test. You can book the slot whenever you feel like you are ready for the test by following the specific IELTS exam dates.

How to Send IELTS scores to Universities

Students can send a copy of the IELTS result to five universities free of cost. To send it to more universities, an extra fee will be charged. The students who give computer-based IELTS can view their IELTS results on the official website. IELTS result is available to them after 5 to 7 days of giving the examination. Institutions always require the original copy of the IELTS TRF. These original copies can be sent to the Universities only via British Council. Applicants are required to update and clearly mention the names of Universities while applying or registering for IELTS. Candidates should clearly mention the complete address of the Universities they want the British Council to send their Test report. At once, British Council can send the TRF to only five Universities.

If you wish to send it to more Universities, you are required to pay an extra fee for that. If a candidate wants to send IELTS TRF to any other known organization along with the five Universities, he/ she is required to attach a copy of their passport with it along with the Demand Draft and send it to British Council’s Gurgaon Office. Applicants will be charged another INR 1250 for an additional University. It will take 4 days for the delivery. The universities that have subscribed to electronic downloads of scores will be sent the results electronically. This will charge an additional INR 250 per University.

How to Check IELTS Result?

In order to check the IELTS paper-based test result, candidates can visit the test center and get a copy of their results. Remember, you will get only one copy of the result, so keep it safely in a secured place. Students can visit the following test centers:

• British Council network of test centers
• IDP IELTS Australia network of test centers
• IELTS USA Network of test centers

Those who give a computer-based test, can view their test result online on the official website of IELTS by entering some of the necessary details.