IELTS Exam Fee to Increase to INR 19,000 from April 1, 2026

The IELTS test fee in India will increase to INR 19,000 from April 1, 2026. Students can still book their IELTS exam at the current fee of INR 18,000 until March 31, 2026. Candidates planning to take the test in the coming months should register early to avoid the higher cost.

IELTS Test Fees 2026: Indian students planning to take the IELTS exam will have to pay a higher fee from April 2026. According to the official update on the IDP IELTS India website, the IELTS test fee will increase from INR 18,000 to INR 19,000 starting April 1, 2026.

Currently, the IELTS exam fee in India is INR 18,000 for both Academic and General Training tests, whether the exam is taken on paper or on computer. However, students can still book their IELTS test at the current fee of INR 18,000 until March 31, 2026, even if the test date falls later in the year. This means candidates who plan to take the test in the coming months can save INR 1,000 by completing their booking before the deadline.

IELTS Exam Fee in India 2026 (By Test Type)

Students applying for English test can check the current IELTS test fees in India from below. The table below have latest IELTS test fees according to the test types:

IELTS remains one of the most widely accepted English language tests for students who want to study, work, or migrate to countries such as the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Thousands of Indian students take the exam every year as part of their study abroad application process.

Education experts advise students planning to apply for the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 intake abroad to book their IELTS test early to avoid the increased fee and secure their preferred test dates