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IELTS Exam Dates 2024: Find Available Slots, Month-wise Calendar

IELTS Exam Dates 2024: Find Available Slots, Month-wise Calendar

Edited By Piyush Kohli | Updated on Oct 22, 2024 05:22 PM IST | #IELTS

IELTS exam dates are available throughout the year for both Academic and General Training modules. IELTS test dates 2024 for the paper-based tests are available on 48 dates during the year. On the other hand, IDP IELTS dates for computer-delivered tests are available up to 7 days a week except on public holidays. The IELTS 2025 exam dates have also been declared for January. Students can thereby register for the November and December IELTS exam dates 2024 and January 2025. The upcoming IELTS exam dates 2024 in November are 02, 07, 16, 23, and 30 for paper-based tests. The computer-based IELTS dates are generally available for test takers throughout the month except few days.

Students need to pay a registration fee of Rs 17,000 to book IELTS exam dates in India. To register, students need to visit IDP official website, fill out an application, select IELTS test date 2024 and centre as per their suitability and pay to submit the application. IELTS is one of the popular English proficiency tests for students; hence, students must book their IELTS dates early to get their preferred location and date. Candidates who wish to take the can start their test registration at any time at their convenience. One can attempt the IELTS exam in the time slots of their choice. Read the article to learn about the IELTS test dates 2024

Most of the IELTS exam centres have available time slots, which include:

Slot 1: 09:00 am to 12:00 noon

Slot 2: 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

Slot 3: 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

IELTS Exam Dates 2024-25: Computer-Delivered Test

Month

IELTS Exam Dates 2024

November

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, 30.

December

01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31.

January

01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31.

Note: Students must note that computer based IELTS is conducted in all 7 days a week throughout the year except on public holidays and with few exceptions. So, students must check the relevant exam dates as per the IELTS test centre selected by them.

IELTS Exam Dates 2024: Paper-Delivered

The IDP, the official IELTS exam-conducting body, has released dates for paper-delivered tests in 2024. Applicants have multiple opportunities to take the IELTS exam throughout the year. Here is a detailed month-wise breakdown of the IELTS exam dates 2024:

IELTS Exam Dates 2024 for November

Check out the IELTS 2024 exam dates for November.

IELTS Test Dates: November

Date

Exam Type

IELTS Test Fees

November 2nd

Academic only

Rs. 17,000

November 7th

Academic only

November 16th

Academic and General Training

November 23rd

Academic only

November 30th

Academic and General Training

IELTS Exam Dates 2024 for December

Applicants who wish to appear for the IELTS exam in December must check the available exam dates below.

IELTS Test Dates for December

Date

Exam Type

IELTS Test Fees

December 5th

Academic


Rs. 17,000

December 7th

Academic and General Training

December 14th

Academic and General Training

December 21st

Academic

Source: IDP Website (the overall IELTS calendar for January is not released)

City-Wise IELTS Test Dates 2024-25

The IDP conducts the IELTS exam every day whereas the IELTS paper-based exam is conducted 48 days a year. Hence, there are numerous IELTS test centres spread across the country. The IELTS 2024 test centres are available across 78 cities in India, including Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Pune, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Mangalore, Surat, Haryana, and other cities. Find out the exam dates in the following cities below:

IELTS Exam Dates 2024-25 in Chennai

The dates for the IELTS test in Chennai for the upcoming months are as follows:

IELTS Dates in Chennai 2024-25

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

02, 07, 16, 23

Academic

16

General

December 20245, 7, 14, 21

Academic

7, 14General
January 20254, 11, 16, 25

Academic

4, 16General

Hyderabad IELTS Exam Dates 2024-25

Check the available IELTS exam dates for Hyderabad below.

IELTS Dates in Hyderabad

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

02, 07, 16, 23

Academic

16

General

December 20245, 7, 14, 21

Academic

7, 14General
January 20254, 11, 16, 25

Academic

4, 16General

IELTS Exam Dates 2024-25 in Chandigarh

Candidates who wish to appear for IELTS in Chandigarh must check the available exam dates below.

IELTS 2024 Test Dates in Chandigarh

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

02, 07, 16, 23

Academic

16

General

December 202405, 07, 14, 21Academic
7, 14General
January 20254, 11, 16, 25Academic
4, 16General

Bengaluru Exam Dates 2024-25 for IELTS

Find out the available IELTS exam dates for Bengaluru below.

IELTS Dates 2024-25 in Bengaluru

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

02, 07, 16, 23

Academic

16

General

December 20245, 7, 14, 21Academic
7, 14General
January 20254, 11, 16, 25Academic
4, 16General

IELTS Exam Dates 2024-25 in Delhi

The IELTS exam dates in Delhi for the upcoming months are given below.

IELTS Dates in Delhi

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

02, 07, 16, 23

Academic

16

General

December 202405, 07, 14, 21Academic
7, 14General
January 20254, 11, 16, 25Academic
4, 16General

Guwahati 2024-25 IELTS Exam Dates

Check the available IELTS exam dates for Guwahati for the upcoming months below.

IELTS Dates in Guwahati

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

16

Academic

16

General

December 202416Academic
16General
January 20254Academic
4General

IELTS Exam Dates in Visakhapatnam 2024-25

Check the available IELTS exam dates for Visakhapatnam below.

IELTS 2024-25 Test Dates in Visakhapatnam

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 202430

Academic

30General
December 20247, 30

Academic

7, 14General
January 20254

Academic

4General

Gurugram IELTS Exam Dates 2024-25

Below are the exam dates for the upcoming IELTS exam in Gurugram.

IELTS 2024-25 Test Dates in Gurugram

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

02, 16, 30

Academic

16, 30

General

December 20245, 7, 14, 21Academic
7, 14General
January 20254, 16Academic
4, 16General

Noida IELTS Exam Dates 2024-25

Below are the exam dates for the upcoming IELTS exam in Noida.

IELTS 2024-25 Test Dates in Noida

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

07, 16, 30

Academic

16, 30

General

December 20245, 7, 14, 21Academic
7, 14General
January 20254, 16Academic
16, 30General

IELTS Exam Dates 2024-25 in Mumbai

Below are the exam dates for the upcoming IELTS exam in Mumbai.

IELTS 2024 Test Dates in Mumbai

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

16

Academic

16

General

December 20245, 7, 14, 21Academic
7, 14General
January 20254, 16Academic
4, 16General

Lucknow IELTS Exam Dates 2024-25

Following are the exam dates for the upcoming IELTS exam in Lucknow.

IELTS 2024 Test Dates in Lucknow

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

02, 07, 16, 23, 30

Academic

16, 30

General

December 20244, 7, 14, 21Academic
7, 14General
January 202516Academic
16General

IELTS Exam Dates 2024-25 in Amritsar:

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

2, 7, 16, 23, 30

Academic

5, 7, 14, 21

General

December 2024

23, 30

Academic

7, 14

General

January 2025

4, 11, 16, 25

Academic

4, 16

General

Pune IELTS Exam Dates 2024-25

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

16, 30

Academic

16, 30

General

December 2024

5, 7, 14, 21

Academic

7, 14

General

January 2025

4, 16

Academic

4, 16

General

IELTS Exam Dates in Ludhiana 2024-25

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

2, 7, 16, 23, 30

Academic

16, 30

General

December 2024

5, 7, 14, 21

Academic

7, 14

General

January 2025

4, 11, 16, 25

Academic

4, 16

General

Jalandhar 2024-25 IELTS Exam Dates

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

2, 7, 16, 23, 30

Academic

16, 30

General

December 2024

5, 7, 14, 21, 28

Academic

7, 14, 28

General

January 2025

4, 11, 16, 25

Academic

4, 16

General

IELTS Exam Dates 2024-25 in Coimbatore

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

7, 16, 30

Academic

16, 30

General

December 2024

7, 21, 28

Academic

7, 28

General

January 2025

4, 16

Academic

4, 16

General

Kolkata Exam Dates 2024-25 for IELTS

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

16, 30

Academic

16, 30

General

December 2024

7, 14, 28

Academic

7, 14, 28

General

January 2025

4, 16

Academic

4, 16

General

IELTS Exam Dates 2024-25 in Trivandrum

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

16, 30

Academic

16, 30

General

December 2024

7, 14, 21, 28

Academic

7, 14, 28

General

January 2025

4, 16, 25

Academic

4, 16

General

Kochi IELTS Exam Dates 2024-25

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

2, 7, 16, 23, 30

Academic

16, 30

General

December 2024

5, 7, 14, 21, 28

Academic

7, 14, 28

General

January 2025

4, 11, 16, 25

Academic

4, 16

General

IELTS Exam Dates 2024-25 in Surat

Month

Test Dates

Test Type

November 2024

7, 16, 23, 30

Academic

16, 30

General

December 2024

7, 14, 21, 28

Academic

7, 14, 28

General

January 2025

4, 11, 16, 25

Academic

4, 16

General

IELTS Exam Fees in India

The IELTS exam fees in India 2024 is Rs. 17,000 for both computer-based and paper-based formats. The fee must be paid at the time of IELTS test registration to complete the registration process. However, there are additional IELTS fee charges applied in conditional cases. These cases include rescheduling the IELTS exam, rechecking the test, and cancellation refunds. In addition, IDP offers various payment methods to complete the test fee payment process.

IELTS 2024 Exam Fees

IELTS Test Type

IELTS Exam Cost in India 2024

IELTS Academic Test

Rs. 17,000

IELTS General Training Test

Rs. 17,000

Pen and paper-based IELTS

Rs. 17,000

Computer-delivered IELTS exam

Rs. 17,000

IELTS for UKVI

Rs. 17,250

IELTS Life Skills

(A1 and B1)

Rs. 16,050

IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration

Rs. 17,250

How To Book Your IELTS Exam Dates 2024?

Follow the below-mentioned steps to complete your IELTS test registration 2024.

  • Step 1: Visit the IDP IELTS official website.

  • Step 2: Select "Register for IELTS" from the header.

  • Step 3: Select "Book Now from the drop-down box in the section.

  • Step 4: Select the test mode: Computer-Delivered IELTS, Computer-Delivered IELTS for UKVI, Paper Based IELTS, Paper Based IELTS for UKVI.

  • Step 5: Choose one IELTS test centre near your location.

  • Step 6: Select one IELTS exam date and time from the list.

  • Step 7: Fill out the required details to complete the IELTS application form and upload valid passport details like ID number, validity, and DOB.

  • Step 8: Upload scanned copies of your passport.

  • Step 9: Select the list of colleges to send the IELTS score report.

  • Step 10: Review all the details carefully and pay the IELTS exam fees.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the dates for the IELTS exam in 2024?

The IELTS exam dates in 2024 for computer-based tests are available for all days of the month except on major holidays. Whereas, IELTS test dates for paper-based exams are available for 48 days a year. Interested applicants can apply for the IELTS exam 2024 anytime at their own convenience.

2. When to write IELTS for fall 2024?

The best time to write IELTS for fall 2024 is between January and April. Applicants will get enough time to prepare for the test. Also, it will offer enough time for aspiring students to send their IELTS scores to study abroad colleges after the test results are announced.

3. Can I complete IELTS preparation in 3 months?

Yes, you can complete IELTS preparation in 3 months. Although it is challenging for students with a non-English-speaking background to prepare for all the sections in 3 months. However, with proper preparation tips and study materials, it is possible to complete IELTS in 3 months.

4. Which month is easy for IELTS?

There are no easy months for IELTS. The difficulty of the IELTS exam is based on the level of preparation of the candidate. It is advised that the applicants plan the IELTS test keeping in mind the deadline of the study abroad universities. However, the IELTS computer-based test is conducted every day of the week, and the paper-based IELST is conducted 48 times in a year. Hence, students can plan for the desired IELTS date based on the time it will take for them to prepare for the test.

5. Can I take the IELTS exam for free?

No, applicants cannot take the IELTS test for free. All candidates need to complete the IELTS exam fee as a crucial part of the test registration process. However, students can take various IELTS mock tests on the official IDP website free of charge to practice for the actual test.

6. Is the IELTS test difficult?

According to the previous IELTS test takers, the IELTS exam is considered to be moderately difficult. However, it is subjective to each individual. If the applicant is dedicated, focused and prepared for the IELTS, then the exam might go smoothly. In addition, the applicant must prepare for the IELTS by practicing mock exam papers, preparation material and solving sample test papers while tracking time.

7. How many attempts can I give for the IELTS?

There are no restrictions on the number of attempts one gives for the IELTS. However, if a candidate feels the need to reappear for the IELTS exam, then they must pay the additional exam fee. Hence, applicants are advised to strategically plan their IELTS preparation. 

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The Basic eligibility is anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, or religion, can take the IELTS test; however, the IELTS test is not recommended for those under the age of 16.

For to Enroll in an academic programme of IELTS Academic in a country where most, if not all, communication is in English. For work/work-related training or to relocate to an English-speaking country is to IELTS General Training.

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