IELTS EXAM DATES 2022 : Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus

Steps to register for the IELTS exam (step-by-step)

Step 1: Candidates are required to log into their IDP IELTS India website

Step 2: They would be then required to select: ‘Register for IELTS’ to create their IDP IELTS Login

Step 3: Candidates would be required to select their preferred test – computer-delivered IELTS/ paper-based 

Step 4: Candidates would be then required to select their test type/module – Academic or General Training for IELTS

Step 5: Candidates are required to select their desired test location/city (from the available IELTS test centres in India)

Step 6: On completion of the above-mentioned steps, candidates would find a list of dates available for their preferences. Select your desired date and time slot

Step 7a: Candidates would be required to fill up their details and complete their online application. Remember, you will also have to upload a clear, scanned colour copy of your passport to complete the process

Step 7b: Give your registration details.

Step 7c: Upload copies of your Passport.

Step 8: Select the list of colleges where you want to send your Score Report.

Step 9: Review your details one last time before making payment.

Step 10: Pay the IELTS exam fee of INR 16,250.

Step 11: Once the payment has been made. Candidates can take a printout of the acknowledgement receipt.

After online registration, you will receive an acknowledgement on the registered email/phone number. For paper-based IELTS you can book a slot online as per your preferred date and time. In case you will not get a preferred slot then automatically, a time slot will be allocated to you.

Register in-person

Students wanting to take the IELTS exam can walk into any IDP Branch/head office and register using either of the following methods:

Method – 1

• Candidates can register online using the computer at the IDP Branch/head office and pay the IELTS test fee. They would get an immediate confirmation of their seat (this is identical to online registration)
• Candidates would also be required to submit a photocopy of their Passport (first and last page), and observation pages, if any
• Submit the duly signed Terms & Conditions document. Do read it properly before handing it over
• Receive your instant acknowledgement letter that confirms your seat in the test

Method – 2

• In the second method, candidates would be required to fill out the application form available at the IDP office/ Input Node
• They would be then required to sign the Terms & Conditions document provided with the application form
• Append a photocopy of their Passport (first and last page), and observation pages, if any
•  Pay the test fee
• Upon payment, request the staff (IDP branch / Input Node) to submit your application form in the online registration system and provide you with the acknowledgement slip of your test booking along with a tentative seat reservation.

Register by courier

• In this alternative method, candidates would be required to download the application form from the official website or collect the application form from their nearest IDP branch office or Input Node.
• test takers would be required to fill out the application form and submit the duly signed Terms & Conditions document. Do read it properly before handing it over
• Submit a photocopy of your Passport (first and last page), and observation pages, if any
• Pay the IELTS exam fee, and
• Send the duly filled completed application form with all necessary documents and test fee to:

IDP Education India Pvt. Ltd.

IDP Head Office

Global Gateway Towers, Tower-B, 5th Floor,

Sikanderpur Ghosi, Sector-26, M.G. Road,

Gurugram -122002 Haryana, India

Phone: 1800-102-4544 (Mon to Sat – 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM)

Your application will be processed upon receipt of the documents and test fee. Please note that the seat allotment for your selected date will be subject to availability.