- India: ₹19,000 for IELTS Academic or General Training (₹19,250 for UKVI).
- Pakistan: PKR 75,600–76,240 for IELTS on computer, depending on the city.
- Academic and General Training cost the same. Rescheduling, remarking and One Skill Retake cost extra.
- Fees change from time to time, so always confirm the price on the official booking page before you pay.
IELTS is not cheap, so it pays to know exactly what you will spend before you book. This guide lists the current IELTS exam fees in India and Pakistan, the extra charges people often forget, and simple ways to avoid paying twice.
IELTS exam fee 2026 at a glance
| Country | IELTS Academic / General Training | IELTS for UKVI |
|---|---|---|
| India | ₹19,000 | ₹19,250 |
| Pakistan | PKR 75,600 – 76,240 | PKR 72,000 – 78,820 |
IELTS exam fee in India
In India, IELTS is booked through IDP. The fee is the same in every city, from Delhi and Mumbai to Chennai, Hyderabad and Punjab.
| Test | Fee |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training (on computer) | ₹19,000 |
| IELTS with Writing on Paper | ₹19,000 |
| IELTS for UKVI (Academic or General Training) | ₹19,250 |
| IELTS Life Skills (A1 or B1) | ₹18,000 |
| One Skill Retake | ₹12,650 |
Other charges in India
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Changing your test date | ₹4,750 (₹4,850 for UKVI) |
| Enquiry on Results (remark) | ₹14,250 (₹14,400 for UKVI) |
| Extra Test Report Forms | First 5 free, then ₹350 each |
Source: IDP India IELTS test fee page.
IELTS exam fee in Pakistan
In Pakistan, you can book with either the British Council or IDP. IELTS is taken on computer, and the standard fee depends on the city: PKR 76,240 in Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan and some other Punjab cities, and PKR 75,600 in Islamabad, Karachi, Hyderabad, Peshawar, Quetta and most other cities.
| Test or service | British Council | IDP |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training (on computer) | PKR 75,600 – 76,240 | PKR 75,600 – 76,240 |
| IELTS for UKVI (on computer) | PKR 72,000 | PKR 78,820 |
| IELTS Life Skills | PKR 50,000 | PKR 53,000 |
| Enquiry on Results (remark) | PKR 39,650 | PKR 40,500 |
IDP also lists One Skill Retake at PKR 47,630–48,050 and a date transfer fee of PKR 19,000 within two weeks of the test. Transfers made more than two weeks before the test are free.
Sources: British Council Pakistan booking page (fees effective 9 June 2026) and IDP Pakistan fee page.
IELTS fee in other countries
IELTS fees are set locally, so they vary from country to country. To find the price where you live, open the British Council or IDP IELTS website for your country and choose a test centre: the fee appears before you pay. Make sure you are looking at the right test, because IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills usually cost more or less than the standard test.
Other charges to know about
- Changing your date: moving your test usually costs a fee, and late changes may not be allowed at all.
- Cancelling: you normally get part of the fee back if you cancel early, and nothing if you cancel very late.
- Enquiry on Results: asking for a remark costs a significant fee. It is refunded if your score goes up.
- Extra Test Report Forms: a few are free; sending results to more organisations costs extra.
- Travel: if there is no test centre in your city, include travel and possibly an overnight stay.
5 ways to save money on IELTS
- Only book when you're ready. Take a full practice test first. If you are well below your target, a few more weeks of preparation is cheaper than a second test.
- Book the right test the first time. Academic, General Training and UKVI are different tests. Check what your university or visa needs. Our guide to what IELTS is explains the differences.
- Pick your date carefully. Changing it later costs money, so choose a date you can keep.
- Consider One Skill Retake. If only one skill is below your target, retaking just that skill costs much less than the full test, as long as your university or visa accepts it.
- Use free practice. Our free IELTS tools, from band calculators to a writing checker, cost nothing.
How to pay the IELTS fee
You pay when you book online, usually by debit or credit card. In some countries there are other options, such as bank payment, but your place is only confirmed once the payment is received, so pay promptly. Keep your booking confirmation and bring the same ID you used to book on test day.
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