Home ›IELTS Exam Fee

IELTS Exam Fee 2026: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and UAE

The fee for IELTS Academic or General Training is ₹19,000 in India, PKR 75,600–76,240 in Pakistan, BDT 29,600 in Bangladesh, NPR 36,000 in Nepal and AED 1,470 in the UAE, according to the official IDP pages checked in September 2026. Fees are set in each country and can change, so always confirm the price on the official booking page before you pay.

Last checked

The facts on this page were last checked against official sources in September 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the official source before you book or apply.

IELTS fees in India

Fees as published by IDP India. Confirm the current price on the official booking page before you pay.

TestFee
IELTS Academic or General Training₹19,000
IELTS for UKVI (Academic or General Training)₹19,250
IELTS Life Skills (A1 or B1)₹18,000
One Skill Retake₹12,650

IELTS fees in other countries

The fees below are for IELTS on computer, as published on the official IDP page for each country. For countries not listed, including the UK, Nigeria and the Philippines, check the official IELTS booking site for your country — we only list fees we have checked against an official source.

CountryIELTS Academic or General TrainingIELTS for UKVIOne Skill Retake
PakistanPKR 75,600–76,240 (varies by city)PKR 78,820PKR 47,630–48,050
BangladeshBDT 29,600BDT 33,200BDT 18,600
NepalNPR 36,000NPR 36,400Not listed
UAEAED 1,470AED 1,570Not listed

Ways to keep the cost down

Official sources

Related guides and tools

IELTS Writing model answers

Band 9 model essays, letters and templates from the Writing library. Browse all 118 in the Learning Hub.

Latest IELTS and study-abroad news

Daily articles on IELTS changes, visa rules and university admissions.

IELTS Speaking and Writing practice

Cue cards, speaking questions and Writing Task 1 questions with band 9 sample answers, plus a free band score calculator.

IELTS exam guides

Frequently asked questions

What is the IELTS exam fee in India in 2026?

₹19,000 for IELTS Academic or General Training, ₹19,250 for IELTS for UKVI and ₹18,000 for IELTS Life Skills (A1 or B1), according to IDP India.

How much does it cost to retake one IELTS section?

One Skill Retake costs ₹12,650 in India. It is only available after an IELTS on computer test and must be taken within 60 days.

Is the IELTS fee the same in every country?

No. Each country sets its own fee in local currency — for example ₹19,000 in India, BDT 29,600 in Bangladesh and AED 1,470 in the UAE. Check the official IELTS booking website for your country for the current price.

What is the IELTS fee in Pakistan in 2026?

PKR 75,600 to PKR 76,240 for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer, depending on the city, and PKR 78,820 for IELTS for UKVI, according to IDP Pakistan.

Does IELTS for UKVI cost more?

In India, IELTS for UKVI costs ₹19,250, slightly more than the ₹19,000 standard Academic or General Training test.