If you plan to take the IELTS exam in India, one of the prominent facets you need to consider is choosing the IELTS exam date as per your preference. Before getting into IELTS exam dates, some standard details of IELTS are as follows:
| Exam Name | International English Language Testing System |
| Used for | Proving English Language Proficiency and Skills |
| Conducting Body | British Council & IDP Education |
| Exam Level | International level Exam |
| Exam Type | a. IELTS Academic b. IELTS General |
| Exam Modes | Pen Paper / Computer Based |
| Registration mode | Online/ Offline |
| IELTS test duration | 2 hours and 45 minutes |
| Test Modules | a. Reading b. Listening c. Writing d. Speaking |
| Validity | Up to 2 years |
| Exam Fee | 16,500 INR |
| Chances for Re-attempts | No limit |
IELTS Exam Dates 2023-24
IELTS Exam Dates 2023: October
| IELTS Format | IELTS Exam Dates in October 2023 | Slot Booking |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Computer Delivered Test for October 2023 | 1st to 31st October | 09:00 am - 12:00 pm 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm |
| Paper-Delivered IELTS Exam Date October 2023 | October 07, 2023: Academic and General Training October 12, 2023: Academic October 21, 2023: Academic October 28, 2023: Academic and General Training |
01:00 pm - 04:00 pm |
IELTS Exam Dates 2023: November
| IELTS Format | IELTS Exam Dates in November 2023 | Slot Booking |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Computer Delivered Test for November 2023 | 1st to 30th November | 09:00 am - 12:00 pm 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm |
| Paper-Delivered IELTS Exam Date November 2023 | November 04, 2023: Academic November 09, 2023: Academic and General Training November 18, 2023: Academic November 25, 2023: Academic and General Training |
01:00 pm - 04:00 pm |
IELTS Exam Dates 2023: December
| IELTS Format | IELTS Exam Dates in December 2023 | Slot Booking |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Computer Based Test for December 2023 | To be announced | 09:00 am - 12:00 pm 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm |
| Paper-Based IELTS Exam Date December 2023 | December 02, 2023: Academic and General Training December 07, 2023: Academic December 09, 2023: Academic December 16, 2023: Academic and General Training |
01:00 pm - 04:00 pm |
IELTS Exam Dates 2024
| Month | Date | Exam Type |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6 January 2024 13 January 2024 18 January 2024 27 January 2024 |
Academic and general training Academic Academic and general training Academic |
| February | 29 February 2024 | Academic |
| March |
9 March 2024 16 March 2024 23 March 2024 30 March 2024 |
Academic and general training Academic Academic and general training Academic and general training |
| April |
13 April 2024 18 April 2024 27 April 2024 |
Academic Academic Academic and general training |
| May |
4 May 2024 9 May 2024 18 May 2024 25 May 2024 |
Academic Academic and general training Academic Academic and general training |
| June |
1 June 2024 8 June 2024 13 June 2024 22 June 2024 |
Academic Academic and general training Academic Academic and general training |
| July |
4 July 2024 13 July 2024 20 July 2024 27 July 2024 |
Academic Academic Academic and general training Academic and general training |
| August |
3 August 2024 8 August 2024 17 August 2024 24 August 2024 31 August 2024 |
Academic Academic and general training Academic Academic and general training Academic |
| September |
7 September 2024 12 September 2024 21 September 2024 |
21 September 2024 Academic 21 September 2024 |
| October |
5 October 2024 10 October 2024 19 October 2024 26 October 2024 |
Academic and general training Academic Academic Academic and general training |
| November |
2 November 2024 7 November 2024 16 November 2024 23 November 2024 30 November 2024 |
Academic Academic and general training Academic Academic and general training Academic and general training |
| December |
5 December 2024 7 December 2024 14 December 2024 |
Academic Academic Academic and general training |
FAQ's
To apply for the IELTS exam in India, follow these steps:
Visit the official British Council or IDP website.
Create an account or log in if you already have one.
Select the test date and location that suits you.
Fill out the online application form with your personal information.
Pay the registration fee using the available payment options.
Receive a confirmation email with your test details.
Prepare for the exam and attend on the scheduled date.
Reading, Writing, and Listening sections can be completed in a day, whereas the Speaking test of the IELTS exam can be taken 7 days before or after the test date, depending upon the arrangement of the local test center.
It is conducted 3 times a day for the whole week, so the applicants can select the IELTS exam date according to their convenience.
You can check the aforementioned IELTS exam date 2023 or the IELTS exam date 2024. Other than this, you can check the dates on the official website of the IELTS for any updates or changes in the exam schedule.
