The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an English proficiency exam for candidates planning to study, work, or immigrate to English-speaking countries. The IELTS exam 2025 assesses four key English language skills – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The IELTS test is accepted by over 12,500 institutions in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and 140+ more.  This IELTS test has two versions: IELTS Academic to study abroad and IELTS General Training for work visas. The IELTS Academic or General Training test is available on both paper and computer.

The IELTS exam 2025 will be available throughout the year for the computer-delivered test and 48 times for the paper-based test. The month-wise IELTS exam dates 2025 can be checked from the article below. One can take the IELTS computer-based test on all seven days of the month, excluding national holidays and major festivals.

The IELTS Paper-delivered test dates are available for booking up to 4 times a month. The IELTS exam fees in India 2025 are INR 18,000 for both Academic and General Training tests. There are no passing marks in the IELTS exam 2025. IELTS gives you a band score (1–9) based on four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.