Study Abroad

You can visit the IDP IELTS India website, select your city, and it will show you all the upcoming available dates and test types (Academic or General Test).

The best time to book your IELTS exam is 1–2 months in advance, especially if you want a popular date. The IELTS exam dates fill up fast during peak months like June, July, and September. So, plan it accordingly. 

Yes, mostly the exam dates are the same across major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and others. But sometimes smaller cities may have fewer test dates, so always check before booking.

Yes, since the exam is just a few days away, you should go online to the IDP IELTS India portal, check for seat availability at your preferred centre, and book your slot now to avoid missing out.

You can check a full city wise calendar on the IDP IELTS India registration page. There you will find exact IELTS dates by city (like Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, etc.), test type (Academic/GT), and centre. 

Candidates should check the IELTS monthly calendar because test dates fill very fast. Not every IELTS test centre give the same dates. The monthly calendar help you to plan better and book IELTS slot early. This way you will not miss your seat or choose a date too soon for your IELTS preparation.

You can see the full monthly IELTS test calendar on the official IDP IELTS India website and on the Shiksha study abroad website.

Academic is available almost every week, so 4 times a month. But General Training dates are less, usually only 2 times a month. So book your General seat quickly before it gets full.

In India, most IELTS tests are held on Thursdays and Saturdays. These are the regular days for both paper-based and computer-based exams. The computer based IELTS exam is conducted on almost every day.