Available IELTS test dates across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad and Jaipur for 2026.
Dates shown are indicative. Live availability changes daily. Always book directly on idp.com/india or britishcouncil.in.
Select your city to see the next available test dates. Book at least 4–6 weeks in advance - popular slots fill fast.
8 registered test centres
Registration takes 20–30 minutes. Have your passport or Aadhar and payment method ready.
Decide between IDP IELTS (idp.com/india) and British Council (britishcouncil.in). Both offer the same test, same scoring, and are equally recognised by all institutions. The fee is marginally different. IDP typically has slightly more test centres in tier-2 cities.
Register on the portal with your email address. Select Academic or General Training depending on your purpose. If applying to a university, choose Academic. If applying for immigration or a work visa, choose General Training.
Select your preferred city, then choose from available dates. You'll see both paper-based (usually Saturdays) and computer-delivered (multiple weekday/weekend slots). Select the format that matches your exam preparation (typing vs handwriting).
Upload a clear scan of the same ID you'll present on test day - passport is strongly recommended for all international use cases. Upload a recent passport-size photo. Your name on the registration must exactly match your ID.
Pay the exam fee online (credit/debit card, netbanking, UPI). You'll receive a booking confirmation email immediately. Save the confirmation - you'll need it on test day. Your admission letter is sent separately, usually 2–3 weeks before the exam.
Results valid for 2 years from test date
Booking before knowing your current band score is the most common reason candidates retake and pay twice. Take a free AI-scored mock test first. If your score consistently hits your target, book. If not, practise first.
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Date accuracy notice: Exam dates shown on this page are indicative based on typical IELTS scheduling patterns in India. Actual availability, including specific dates and available slots, changes frequently. Always verify and book directly through IDP IELTS India or British Council India. mockDe is not affiliated with IDP, British Council, or Cambridge Assessment English.
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