South Asia · India
IELTS in Bangalore
Bangalore is the largest IELTS centre in South India. Heavy demand from IT professionals applying to US, UK, Canadian, and Australian skilled-migration pathways.
IELTS Academic
INR 17,000 (~USD 205)
IELTS General Training
INR 17,000 (~USD 205)
Test providers & formats in Bangalore
Providers
- • IDP Education India
- • British Council India
Formats available
- • Computer-delivered (multiple per day)
- • Paper-based
Test centres in Bangalore
- IDP IELTS Test Centre Indiranagar
- IDP IELTS Test Centre Whitefield
- IDP IELTS Test Centre Koramangala
- British Council Bangalore (Kasturba Road)
Booking notes: Multiple sessions per day across 4+ centres.
IELTS score requirements for popular destinations from Bangalore
Most Bangalore candidates apply to: United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom.
United States (graduate, MS)
Overall 7.0Component minimums: 6.5 in each band
Many programmes still prefer TOEFL.
Canada (Express Entry, CLB 9)
Overall —Component minimums: L 8.0, R 7.0, W 7.0, S 7.0
Critical for tech-skilled migration.
Australia (subclass 189)
Overall 7.0Component minimums: 7.0 in each band
Higher scores yield more points.
United Kingdom (postgraduate)
Overall 6.5Component minimums: 6.0 in each band
Russell Group 7.0 in arts.
Requirements change. Always verify directly with the institution before booking your test.
Preparation tips for candidates in Bangalore
- 1Bangalore IT candidates typically need General Training (for PR/work visas), not Academic — check before booking.
- 2Speaking module is often booked separately from the other three; some candidates have Speaking on a different day — read the booking confirmation carefully.
- 3Whitefield centre is ideal for candidates from East Bangalore; Indiranagar is most central.