How to Send IELTS Score to Universities in 2025

The IELTS exam is a standardised test used to analyse the English language proficiency in listening, reading, writing and speaking of the candidates who want to study abroad.

Students who have taken the IELTS exam need to send their IELTS scores to universities they are planning to go to. But how to send IELTS scores to universities? You can send your scores via three main modes, namely, electronically, by post, or by mail.

The IDP IELTS results are declared within 13 days of the original test date for candidates who have taken the exam in paper-based mode. However, students who applied for computer-based IELTS can receive their IELTS score within 3-5 days after the exam. Indian students who are planning to move to study-abroad countries for higher education can send their IELTS scores to different universities after the declaration of the results.

This Story also Contains

1. IELTS Additional TRFs (ATRF)
2. How to Send IELTS Scores to Universities Abroad?
3. How to Download IELTS TRF?
4. How Much Does it Cost to Send IELTS Scores to Universities?
5. How to Send IELTS Scores to Universities Electronically?

Students can choose up to 5 universities to send their IELTS scores to during the registration process. They can later view their scores using the same account information they used for IELTS registration. However, students who are willing to apply to more universities must pay an administrative charge of Rs. 250 for each university. An additional USD 19 is charged for those who want to send their score via courier services.

Read the complete article to learn more about how to send IELTS scores to universities electronically, how to download the IELTS TRF, the costs required and much more.

IELTS Additional TRFs (ATRF)

Effective 01 February 2020, IDP does not receive any physical (offline) applications for ATRF. Students can submit their ATRF application online by visiting the IDP official website at ieltsidpindia.com. Students can send their IELTS scores to universities by using the following modes:

• Electronically

• By courier

• By post

How to Send IELTS Scores to Universities Abroad?

International students can send their IELTS scores to at least five universities. Candidates can choose their preferred universities during the IELTS registration process.

Here's a simple step-by-step process to effortlessly send your IELTS scores to universities:

• Step 1: Visit the IDP IELTS website to create an account.

• Step 2: Click on the “Book Now” tab.

• Step 3: Fill out the required details, including “Test,” “Test Type,” and “City.”

• Step 4: Select the “Book Now” button after filling out the necessary details.

• Step 5: Select the IELTS test date from the available dates at your convenience.

• Step 6: Select five universities to send IELTS scores for free of cost.

The IELTS test centre will send your scores to your selected universities within 10 working days after the announcement of the results.

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How to Download IELTS TRF?

IDP releases the IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) within 13 days after the test day for the candidates who opted for the paper-based format, whereas, for the candidates who opted for the computer-based format, they can get their scores within 3 to 5 days after the result declaration. Candidates can collect their report cards using their original identity proof from the IELTS test centres.

Test-takers can download the IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) online by logging into their official IDP account. The IELTS TRF is available online, and students can download the eTRF by following the below-mentioned steps:

1. Visit the IDP official website.

2. Log in to your official account by entering your user ID and password.

3. A pop-up window will be displayed redirecting you to the IELTS score.

4. Now download the PDF of your result feedback.

5. Scroll down and click on View eTRF under the Declared Result column.

6. Print or download your eTRF as per the requirement.

How Much Does it Cost to Send IELTS Scores to Universities?

There is no extra cost required to send IELTS scores to universities. The candidates can select at least five universities to send their scores electronically at the time of IELTS registration. However, candidates who wish to send their scores to more than five universities are required to pay an administrative charge of Rs. 250 per additional university.

The charges are the same for physical reports. However, an additional fee of USD 19, i.e., Rs. 1584, is charged by the IDP IELTS to mail a TRF hardcopy to international universities. Candidates applying for an additional TRF after more than a month must pay the required charges to apply.

Candidates who wish to send their IELTS scores to organisations by courier service must pay Rs. 1500 for the same. The IDP will share the tracking ID/reference number with candidates once the report is dispatched. Again, Rs. 400 is charged for those who wish to share their scores via post for every university.

Sending IELTS Score to University: Payment Modes

The IELTS offers multiple payment options to test-takers for sending their IELTS scores to different universities. Candidates can choose any of the following payment options at their convenience.

• Online Payment: Candidates can pay the required amount using a card, eWallet, or net banking.

• Bank: Candidates can pay cash to any ICICI bank branch and fill out the ICICI payment slips.

• Demand Draft: Students can complete their payment via demand draft to either the "IDP Education India Private Limited, payable in New Delhi" or the "British Council payable in Delhi".

How to Send IELTS Scores to Universities Electronically?

Many popular universities have subscribed to the electronic download of IELTS scores. In such instances, candidates can send their IELTS scores directly to the universities electronically. Candidates can send ten e-copies of their scorecard free of cost. However, students must check the list of universities accepting IELTS scores electronically on their official website.

Many universities also use eTRF scores to enrol international students from all over the world. In such cases, students can send their eTRF directly to multiple universities via mail. Follow the below-mentioned steps to send your IELTS score to universities as a PDF:

• Scan the form and save it in PDF format.

• Visit the official website of the university.

• Go to the admission requirement section.

• Submit your IELTS results by following the university guidelines.

• Upload the PDF and submit it.

How Long Does it Take to Send an IELTS Score to Universities?

Students can send their IELTS scores to universities after the release of the results. Generally, IELTS results are announced within 13 days after the test date. Students can collect their results physically from the nearest IDP IELTS office to send them to multiple universities.

The time required to send the IELTS scorecard online usually takes five business days. Whereas candidates who send their IELTS scores via post might require about five to ten business days.

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