South Asia · India
IELTS in Delhi
Delhi (NCR) is one of India's largest IELTS markets. Most candidates apply to Canadian study permits, Australian universities, or skilled migration. Test demand peaks ahead of Canadian intake deadlines (Jan, May, Sept).
IELTS Academic
INR 17,000 (~USD 205)
IELTS General Training
INR 17,000 (~USD 205)
Test providers & formats in Delhi
Providers
- • IDP Education India
- • British Council India
Formats available
- • Computer-delivered (multiple per day)
- • Paper-based
Test centres in Delhi
- IDP IELTS Test Centre Connaught Place
- IDP IELTS Test Centre Noida
- IDP IELTS Test Centre Gurgaon
- British Council New Delhi
Booking notes: Multiple sessions per day. Pay by UPI, Indian cards, or Net Banking.
IELTS score requirements for popular destinations from Delhi
Most Delhi candidates apply to: Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, United States.
Canada (SDS study permit)
Overall 6.0Component minimums: 6.0 in each band
SDS minimum.
Canada (Express Entry, CLB 9)
Overall —Component minimums: L 8.0, R 7.0, W 7.0, S 7.0
Major CRS contribution.
Australia (postgraduate)
Overall 6.5Component minimums: 6.0 in each band
G8 humanities 7.0.
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 Delhi
- 1Speaking is the lowest-scoring module on average for North Indian candidates — record yourself answering Part 2 prompts and review for filler words.
- 2Arrive at the IDP Connaught Place centre at least 45 minutes early — Delhi traffic is unpredictable.
- 3Practice Writing Task 2 paragraph structure with a 5-paragraph template before improvising.