The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the worlds most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration, with 3.5 million tests taken in the past year. 

Candidates can reset for the IELTS exam anytime.

Candidates can cancel or postpone the IELTS exam. However, candidates can postpone or cancel the exam personally or through email. Cancellation or postponement cannot be done through the telephone.

  • If you postpone or cancel your application more than 5 weeks before the test date, you will receive a refund less than 25% of the administrative fee.  
  • Candidates cancelling the exam less than 5 weeks ahead of the exam will not receive any refund.
  • Those who do not appear for the exam will also not receive any refund.

 IELTS academic is given by those who wish to enroll at a college/university to pursue studies. Whereas, IELTS General Training is given by those who wish to migrate to a foreign country for work.

If the candidate does not appear for the exam, they will lose their whole amount of the fee. However, if the candidate is not able to give the exam due to a genuine medical condition, then they need to submit the medical certificate within 5 days of the exam to receive the refund after deducting the administrative cost.

  • Visit the official IELTS website.
  • Register for the test.
  • Select the test type and date.
  • Give all your details in the application form.  
  • Upload all your documents (candidate's passport). This step is not mandatory.
  • Pay the fee and check all the details and then proceed. 

The objective of the IELTS EXAM is to test the English language proficiency of the candidate who wishes to migrate for study or work in a foreign country where English is used as a medium of communication. This test is also accepted by countries for immigration purpose as well.