IELTS Exam Fee increased to 18000: If you plan to enroll in the IELTS test in 2025, there is an important update on the test fee in India. Effective March 1, 2025, the IELTS Exam Fee increased to 18000.
The IELTS test fees in India are now INR 18,000 from INR 17,000. The fee for taking an IELTS test applies to both the Academic and General Training tests. Whether you take the IELTS on paper or computer, the test fee is the same.
The IELTS exam will cost Rs. 18,000 for both computer-delivered and paper-based versions. Additionally, the cost of the IELTS exam in India in 2025 won't change for any test type. The following table provides complete details on IELTS test fees according to the types of IELTS test:
IELTS Exam Fee in India 2025 Increased |
|
IELTS Test Type |
IELTS Test Fee 2025 |
IELTS on Computer for UKVI |
INR 18,250 |
IELTS on Computer |
INR 18,000 |
IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) |
INR 17,000 |
IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration |
INR 18,250 |
IELTS on Paper |
INR 18,000 |
One Skill Retake |
INR 12,000 |
IELTS, or the International English Language Testing System, is one of the most popular English language proficiency exams for Indian students who want to study abroad. The IELTS test fee has increased frequently over the years due to a variety of reasons, including:
Organizing and administering an international language test involves significant operational costs.
With IELTS being a worldwide accepted test for study, work, and migration, demand is increasing.
The fee to operate computer-based testing facilities and secure test environments contributes to fee increases.