IELTS Centres

IELTS test centres are located all over India providing candidates with multiple options for selecting their preferred exam center. There are approximately 78 IELTS test centres in India. Some of the top locations include - Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Amritsar, Haryana, Chennai and others.

IELTS test centres are located all over India. Some of the top locations include - Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Amritsar, Haryana, Chennai and others. To register for IELTS there are two modes - online or offline. Online registrations are simple, log on to IDP's website, sign up and submit details, select date and centre, pay the fee and submit. Offline mode requires app;icants to go to the neart IDP kiosk and submit applications to appear for the test. 

No, the IELTS exam centres do not change frequently, rather they are fixed. So applicants who apply for a certain IELTS exam centre should be rest assured that the exam centre will not change at the last minute. 

Candidate can take the IELTS test in another country with certain conditions. They need a passport or National Identity Card for registration. In case of a different identity document inform the test center or you will not be allowed to take the exam or refund as well. Since, IELTS test is conducted in more than 100 countries it is best to take the IELTS exam in your city and country. It is always convenient and better to attempt such exams in your own counrty unless there are other genuine exceptions. 

The Listening, Reading, and Writing tests take place on the test day at the same IELTS exam centre. However, the Speaking test can be held either 7 days before or after the test date depending on the conditions of the test centre. Thus, applicants should ideally be prepared to sit for atleast all the three sections of IELTS at the same IELTS test centre as chosen during the exam registration. 

Booking an IELTS exam centre is not very difficult. Applicants can either register for the chosen IELTS exam centre online or go to the nearest IDP kiosk and choose for one. 75+ IELTS exam centres are available across various Indian cities. Thus, applicants will be able to book their IELTS test centres easily based on the available exam centres in India. When applicants will be registering on IDP's website for IELTS exam, they can directly choose their exam centre and register for the exam. On the other hand, when registering offline, people at IDP can help applicants choose their exam centres.

Choosing an ideal IELTS test centre includes four broad questions:

1. Is the IELTS exam centre nearby?
2. Can you reach your IELTS test centre in minimum possible time?
3. Will you be comfortable giving your IELTS exam in the chosen exam centre?
4. If the exam centre is available for your preferred IELTS exam type?

Based on these four questions, applicants can choose their IELTS test centres. Also, applicants should register well in advance so that, their preferred IELTS test centre is available for testing.