IELTS 2023 Result: Band Scores, Steps to Download IELTS Score Card

The IDP result is made available to candidates in the online mode. Candidates who are looking to check their IDP results are required to visit the official IELTS website and enter their credentials. Provided below is the IDP IELTS result time for both formats of the test. The IDP result remains on the official website for 28 days for test takers to view and download them.

IDP IELTS Result 2023 - Timeframe

Paper-delivered IELTS Results for July 2023

Paper-delivered IELTS Results for August 2023

Paper-delivered IELTS Results for September 2023

Paper-delivered IELTS Results for October 2023

Paper-delivered IELTS Results for November 2023

Paper-delivered IELTS Results for December 2023

IELTS Exam Result: After the completion of your IELTS exam, you will receive IELTS band scores for each of the four sections on a band of 1 – 9. Along with that, you will also get an overall band score. Students can check their IELTS results 2023 online through four different modes - online, via email, SMS, or at the test centre.

How to Check IELTS Results 2023 Online?

Candidates can check IELTS results 2023 online through the following steps:

• Step 1: Visit the IDP IELTS official website
• Step 2: Candidates would be then required to put their credentials on the IELTS IDP result page
• Step 3: Click on IELTS 2023 Results
• Step 4: Select the test date
• Step 5: Submit all details like candidate number, ID number, and date of birth and proceed to view your IELTS results
• Step 6: Candidates can also download the IELTS scorecard and keep the IDP result safe for future reference or until they have received their Test Report Form (TRF)

How to Check IDP IELTS Results through Email?

When the IDP IELTS scores 2023 are declared, students will receive an email from the British Council. Students should keep an eye on their email accounts for such notifications. NOTE: IELTS is no longer conducted by British Council. All IELTS exams in India are solely conducted by IELTS IDP. 

How to get IELTS Exam 2023 Results through SMS?

Candidates can also check their IELTS band scores through SMS by sending the below-mentioned text message to 92898 92898 after 12.00 noon on the day of the IELTS result.

RESULT Candidate No. Passport No.

How to get IELTS Band Scores from the Test Centre?

Students also have the option of getting their IELTS band scores from the test centre:

• Students need to show their ID number or passport at their designated test centre
• Students need to show the candidate number received on the test day
• Candidates who registered for the IELTS 2023 exam from the test centre will not be able to receive the results through phone, email, or fax

Candidates should note that the above provisional test results are not formal results, and printed copies or screenshots of the result page will not be accepted as your IELTS exam 2023 results. You will have to wait for your TRF to be mailed to get the format scores. Provisional results will be available to view online only for 28 days.

IELTS Score Banding: To calculate your IELTS Band Scores you just need to simply take out the mean (average) of all the sections’ scores, namely, Listening Band Score, Reading Band Score, Writing Band Score, and Speaking Band Score. With the IELTS band score calculator, you can get your Reading and Listening score and overall score. That is the sum of all the scores divided by four.

If the average comes out in a decimal point, then it will be rounded off to the nearest half or whole band. For instance, if the average comes out in .25, then it is rounded up to the next half band. So, in this case, if your average score is 6.25, then the final score will be counted as 6.5. In other cases where the average is .75, then it will be rounded off to the next whole band. Therefore, if you get a 6.75 band, the final score will be taken as 7.

IELTS Band Score Sample of Candidates A & B

IELTS Score Banding: Provided below is the IELTS Band Score chart. This will help you understand your IELTS band level and reflect the English language skills you possess. 

Test Report Form (TRF): After you are done with the IELTS exam, your result will be available online after 3 to 5 days from the test date if you have opted for the computer-based test or in 13 days if you have opted for the paper-based test. The result will be issued in the Test Report Form (TRF) format, and you will receive only one TRF. The TRF shows your scores in all four sections: reading, listening, writing, and speaking, along with the overall IELTS score banding. All five scores are given on a 9-Band scale.

The IELTS test centre will send your official Test Report Form (TRF) to your postal address.

• IELTS on computer: Your TRF will be posted 3 to 5 days after the test date.
• IELTS on paper: Your TRF will be posted 13 days after the test date.

The Test Report Form includes the candidate's IELTS Reading Band Score, IELTS Writing Band Score, IELTS Listening Band Score and IELTS Speaking Band Score, and overall IELTS band scores. Also, there is an equal weightage given to each of the sections.

There are two kinds of test reports:

• Personal Test Report Form
• Institutional Test Report Form

Personal Test Report Form

Candidates will receive a Test Report Form (TRF) that will report a score for each of the four skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking), as well as an overall IELTS band score. Also, it is important to keep a copy of the Test Report Form safe as candidates won’t receive another one. The students will receive a TRF scorecard through Courier/ Speed post. Students get the tracking number through SMS once it is out for delivery. It can take up to 10 days to receive the scores from the date of the declaration of the result.

Institutional Test Report Form

While registering for the IELTS exam, students have the option to send the Score Report to up to five colleges/universities for free. Also, students can also request more Score Reports other than the five free Score Reports that they booked at the time of registration. For this, students need to fill out the Additional Test Report Form and give the proper addresses of the colleges/universities to which they want to apply. The Additional Test Reports will be sent directly to the colleges or universities asked by the candidate.  

Additional Score Report

Apart from this, candidates can also opt for paid services for sending additional score reports to the universities anytime during the validity of the Test Report Form. Score reports can be transmitted through the following modes:

• Electronic: Candidates are charged INR 250 per University. The universities/institutions that have subscribed to the electronic download of scores (STED RO) will get the results electronically.
• International Courier: Candidates have to pay INR 1250 per address. Generally, the courier service takes approximately 4 days to deliver the score report to a university. The tracking number is shared with the candidates through SMS.
• By Post: Candidates need to pay INR 250 per address. It takes approximately two weeks to deliver the score report through Air Mail. Further, the tracking number is not shared for this service.

IELTS Score:  After getting IELTS scores, it is important to know how to send IELTS test scores to universities. Candidates are allowed to send IELTS test result scores to five universities without any additional cost. However, aspirants need to select the universities at the time of registration. Know more about how to send IELTS scores to universities here. The majority of English-speaking countries accept IELTS scores for giving visas to students. The minimum IELTS scores required for getting a student visa differ from country to country. 

How to Send IELTS Scores to Universities Abroad?

Candidates have the option to send soft copies of their IELTS score card to five universities of their choice, without any cost. Candidates can choose the universities at the time of IELTS registration.

1. During the IELTS registration process, candidates would be given the option to choose five institutions to send their IELTS scores. Note that the cost of sending to five universities is already covered in your IELTS exam fee of INR 16,250
2. Candidates opting for the service would be required to fill in the details of their preferred institutions for IDP IELTS India to send your scores
3. Once the IELTS results are out, IDP India would send their IELTS scores to the pre-defined universities
4. Test takers will also have the opportunity to send hard copies of their IDP results {Test Report Forms (TRF)} to more than the above-mentioned five institutions however, this would require students to pay an additional fee.

In this section, we are going to be looking at the IELTS Cut Off scores across top universities in popular study-abroad destinations. 

IELTS Score for US Universities

In this section, we are going to be looking at the IELTS Cut Off scores for US Universities

IELTS Cut Off for Canadian Universities

In this section, we are going to be looking at the IELTS Cut Off scores for Canadian Universities

IELTS Cut Off for UK Universities

In this section, we are going to be looking at the IELTS Cut Off scores for UK Universities

IELTS Cut Off for Australian Universities

In this section, we are going to be looking at the IELTS Cut Off scores for Australian Universities

IELTS Cut Off  for New Zealand Universities

In this section, we are going to be looking at the IELTS Cut Off scores for New Zealand Universities

IELTS Cut Off for German Universities

In this section, we are going to be looking at the IELTS Cut Off scores for German Universities

IDP IELTS has recently introduced IELTS One Skill Retake to allow test takers a more improved testing experience. How does IELTS One Skill Retake work? Candidates who may not have been able to perform well in one of the four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) on test day can utilize the benefit of the IELTS One Skill Retake and get their overall score back on track. The IELTS One Skill Retake will allow candidates to re-take any one skill on the IELTS exam within 60 days of their original test day.

Candidates would be issued a second Test Report Form (TRF) with the updated IELTS scores of the IELTS One Skill Retake along with the scores for the other three skills in the original test. Candidates can choose to either send the new Test Report Form or the original one. When we talk about IELTS One Skill Retake cost. You would have to check that with your local test centre for more information The official IELTS IDP website does not have any cost mentioned. The IELTS One Skill Retake is available for both IELTS Academic as well as IELTS General Training exams in select test centres. However, the IELTS One Skill Retake is only available in Australia and will be rolled out to other countries in a phased manner. 

Your IELTS score is valid for two years. Within these two years, you can send the IELTS scores to as many universities as you want. After this, an IELTS test taker won't be able to use the IELTS scores, so, IELTS score validity is for two years.

Can I use my old IELTS score?

Students cannot use the IELTS score once its validity of two years is over. The validity is not extendable with the same expiring later on. After this, you will have to attempt the exam again if required.

IELTS test takers who may not have got their desired IELTS score or are looking to better their IELTS results have the option to retake the IELTS exam. Candidates looking to retake the IELTS exam would be required to visit the official website and book a new test date. Candidates would be required to select their preferred test centre and pay the IELTS exam fee of INR 16,250. Candidates are advised to use their previous test experience as a learning opportunity. Identify areas where they would need improvement and focus their preparation efforts accordingly.

Candidates should review the test format, practice sample questions, and consider seeking guidance from tutors or preparatory courses. On the day of the test, test takers are advised to arrive at the test centre on time and bring the necessary identification documents. Follow the instructions provided by the test administrators and complete all sections of the exam. Remember, retaking the IELTS exam requires focused preparation and commitment to improving your language skills. Use your previous test experience as a guide to identify areas for improvement and work towards achieving your desired score

RE-marking for IELTS Result: Enquiry on Result (EoR) or EOR for IELTS academic test means having your IELTS test re-marked. For that, EoR must be applied within 6 weeks of the test date. You can choose to remark only one section or all of the sections. You must download and complete the EoR form, submit your original TRF and pay an enquiry fee of INR 8,475. The whole process of getting scores re-marked will take additional 6-8 weeks to process. 

Note that if your result ends up getting marked upward, you will receive a full refund of the enquiry fee and a new TRF. You can apply for five extra copies of the TRF to be sent to receiving colleges/universities free of charge. But if your result remains unchanged, no refund will be issued.