IELTS Exam Dates 2021 & Centres: Find Out the Available IELTS Exam Dates

The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS is an exam for study abroad aspirants that is conducted multiple times a year. By knowing about the IELTS dates in advance, a strong preparation methodology can be followed by an aspirant. Therefore, in this article, we will share the complete IELTS exam dates schedule and IELTS test centre locations across India.

The IELTS exam is an English language proficiency test taken by individuals willing to study abroad or work abroad.

Applicants who appear for the IELTS exam with the intention of studying abroad are expected to attempt the IELTS Academic exam. Hence, the requisite IELTS Academic exam dates are what you should be interested in as a student.

Available IELTS Exam Dates in 2021

The month-wise IELTS dates for 2021 are as follows:

Test City	IELTS Test Date
Mumbai	September - 18 October - 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
Mumbai
New Delhi (Nehru Place)	September - 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 October - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
New Delhi (Rajouri Garden)	September - 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 October - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Chandigarh	September - 1-30 October - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Bengaluru (Kasturba Road)	September - 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 October - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Amritsar	August - 31 September - 1-30 October - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Jaipur	September - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 October - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Noida	September - 28, 29, 30 October - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Pune	September - No dates available October - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Surat	September - 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 October - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

Check the available dates for the preferred city and book your IELTS slot in advance as per your convenience and get the desired IELTS center.

Where are the IELTS Test Centers Located?

The IELTS exam is conducted across 78 locations in India. Depending on where you stay, choose a suitable IELTS exam location of your choice.

CENTER LOCATION	ADDRESS	CONTACT NUMBER
Mumbai, Maharashtra	IDP: 3^rd Floor, Opposite Churchgate Railway Station, Express Building, Churchgate, Mumbai	+91 2244118888
Kolkata, West Bengal	IDP: The Regency, 4^th Floor, 6 Picasso Bithi Sarani (Hungerford Street), Kolkata	+91 3344118888
Chandigarh	IDP: SCO 149-150, 2nd Floor, Sector 9-C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh	+91 1724411888
Ahmedabad, Gujarat	IDP: 1^st Floor, Madhav Complex, Hotel President Lane, Off CG Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad	+91 7944118888
Bengaluru, Karnataka	IDP: No 8, Excellency Building, 1^st Floor, Papanna Street, Off St Mark's Road, Bangalore	+91 8044118888
Chennai, Tamil Nadu	IDP: 1st Floor, KPR Tower, New No 2/1 Subba Rao Avenue, 1^st Street, College Road, Opposite Good Shepherd School, Nungambakkam	+91 4433018888
New Delhi	IDP: 610-616, 6th Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India	+91-11-44118888
Pune, Maharashtra	IDP: Ground Dnyanesh Complex CTS No. 1179, 3, Modern Engineering College Rd, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411005, India	0120-4569000 / 0120-6684353
Jaipur, Rajasthan	IDP: 610-616, 6th Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India	1800 102 4544
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh	IDP: 2-A, Sushanpura, Nagar Nigam Market, Lalbagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India	0120-4569000 / 0120-6684353
Dehradun, Uttarakhand	IDP: 610-616, 6th Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India	1800 102 4544
Patiala, Punjab	IDP: 610-616, 6th Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India	1800 102 4544
Amritsar, Punjab	IDP: SCO- 28, First Floor, Taneja Towers, D.S.C, Ranjit Avenue, Block B, Amritsar, Punjab	+91-183-5020240
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh	IDP: 610-616, 6th Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India	Tel: 1800 102 4544
Kozhikode, Kerala	IDP: 610-616, 6th Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India	1800 102 4544
Telangana, Hyderabad	IDP: 3rd Floor North Wing Challa Chambers, Kapadia Lane, Raj Bhavan Rd, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana 500082, India	+91-40-44118888
Andhra Pradesh	IDP: Second Floor Naga’s Hafeez Plaza 40-1, 62, MG Rd, beside Srikara Hospital, Benz Circle, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520010, India	+91 866 2454888
Coimbatore	1055/7, First Floor, Avanashi Road, Gowtham Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India	1800 102 4544
Vadodara, Gujarat	205 "Ocean" 2nd floor , Opp Vadodara Central Mall, Dr.Sarabhai Road,Nr Genda Circle, Vadodara, Gujarat, India	1800 102 4544
Rajkot, Gujarat	610-616, 6th Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India	1800 102 4544
Surat, Gujarat	Dumas Road 209-210, 2nd Floor, International Business Centre, Piplod, Surat, Gujarat 395007, India	+91 0261 4411888
Ambala, Haryana	610-616, 6th Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India	1800 102 4544
Karnal, Haryana	610-616, 6th Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India	1800 102 4544
Kottayam, Kerala	610-616, 6th Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India	1800 102 4544
Thrissur, Kerala	610-616, 6th Floor, International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India	1800 102 4544
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra	Express Building, 3rd Floor, Churchgate, Opp. Churchgate Railway Station,, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India	022 4411 8888
Jalandhar, Punjab	SCO- 39, Ladowali Road, Jalandhar- 144001. Opposite DC Office, Jalandhar, Punjab, India	+91 181 4411888

NOTE:

In case, any candidate is physically challenged, she/he needs to inform the staff at the time of registration for the examination or two months prior so that the authorities can create requirements as per the situation of the candidates.

At IELTS the test center, designated staff are present to help differently abled candidates with the following arrangements -

Braille Papers
Special Listening CDs in the listening test
Lip reading version in the Speaking test
Braille speaking task cards or enlarged print

Achieving a good score in the IELTS exam will mark your entry into a top university or college of your choice. Therefore, prepare for IELTS systematically at home, keep practising a variety of questions daily and prioritize qualifying the exam in your first attempt. Wishing you our very best!

Since the IELTS dates and exam locations are an important decision for aspirants, there tend to be a few commonly asked questions around the same. Let us find and address them one by one -

Frequently Asked Questions About IELTS Dates & Test Centres

Q. What are the things that must be carried at the IELTS test centre?

Ans. Before reaching the test center, the candidate needs to bring the following 2 things - Original ID and Stationery containing pen & pencils.

Q. Can the IELTS test dates be found throughout the year?

Ans. Yes, the IELTS exam is conducted throughout the year. So you have enough time to pre-decide a date of your choice.

Q. Is there a way to get the desired IELTS centre?

Ans. The only way to get a desired IELTS test centre is by registering at least a month early.

Q. What is the frequency of the computer delivered IELTS test?

Ans. The computer-delivered IELTS test is conducted 3 times a day and 7 days a week.