The IELTS stands for the International English Language Testing System, administered by IDP in India. The IELTS Exam is accepted by top universities and immigration authorities worldwide, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the USA, and Ireland, among others, for both Academic, Work, and Permanent Residency purposes. The official price of the IDP IELTS Exam in India is ₹18,000, including GST. They charge an additional fee of ₹250 for payment via Debit/Credit Card.
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Step 2: Start the IELTS Test Registration process through the Partnered Registration link of Abroad Cube and IDP IELTS India
Step 3: Choose your preferred test center, date and time in India. Complete the Test Registration details and move to payment page.
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Step 5: The Coupon Code will be applied instantly, and pay the pending amount of ₹17,700 on the IELTS website using Credit/Debit Card, UPI, Bank Transfer, or NetBanking.
The IELTS has two major variants - Academic and General
| Features | IELTS Academic | IELTS General |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Study at University Level and some Immigration programs | Everyday English required to Live and Stay in English Speaking Countries |
| Time Duration | 2 Hours 45 mins | 2 Hours 45 mins |
| Modules | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking | Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking |
| Reading & Writing | Complex Charts and Comprehension (Describe a Chart, Write an Essay) | General Practical English based daily life usage (Write a Letter and Essay on easy topics) |
| Listening & Speaking | Same in both variants | |
The IELTS is mainly divided into four variants. Each IELTS variant is different and best suited to the test-taker’s goals.
| Test Type | Use For |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic |
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| IELTS General |
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| IELTS UKVI | Required for various Immigration programs to Study and Work in United Kingdom (UK) |
| IELTS Life Skills | Required to Live in UK Indefinite: British Citizenship, Family Route, Family Visa (Extension), Indefinite Leave to Remain |
There are a few things to note while booking your IELTS Test Appointment in India.
Original Passport: It is required for the IELTS Exam, and you must carry it to the Test Center on the Exam Date. It should be Valid on the day of the exam. If you submit your passport to the Embassy/Institution, please wait until you receive it back.
Profile Details: Before booking the IELTS exam, please ensure that your First Name, Last Name, Gender, and Date of Birth match precisely with the information on your passport. Any mismatch with the Information will lead to a delay at the Test Center or may result in test cancellation.
Source: The Information mentioned above was collected and verified by our Counselling and Language Experts from IDP IELTS India on 09 January 2026.
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