South Asia · India
IELTS in Mumbai
Mumbai has very high IELTS volume. India is the world's second-largest IELTS market by candidate count. Most Mumbai candidates target Canadian study permits, US graduate programmes, or Australian universities.
IELTS Academic
INR 17,000 (~USD 205)
IELTS General Training
INR 17,000 (~USD 205)
Test providers & formats in Mumbai
Providers
- • IDP Education India
- • British Council India
Formats available
- • Computer-delivered (multiple per day)
- • Paper-based
Test centres in Mumbai
- IDP IELTS Test Centre Andheri
- IDP IELTS Test Centre Bandra Kurla Complex
- IDP IELTS Test Centre Thane
- British Council Mumbai (Nariman Point)
Booking notes: Slot availability is high but premium-time slots fill quickly. Pay by Indian cards, UPI, or Net Banking. Bring original passport — Aadhaar not accepted at test.
IELTS score requirements for popular destinations from Mumbai
Most Mumbai candidates apply to: Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, United States.
Canada (study permit, SDS)
Overall 6.0Component minimums: 6.0 in each band
Student Direct Stream (SDS) requires 6.0 in each band. Top universities ask 6.5–7.0.
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 humanities 7.0.
Canada (Express Entry, CLB 9)
Overall —Component minimums: Listening 8.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 7.0, Speaking 7.0
Critical for skilled-worker scoring.
Requirements change. Always verify directly with the institution before booking your test.
Preparation tips for candidates in Mumbai
- 1Indian candidates score well on Reading and Writing but often lose marks on Speaking fluency — focus prep time on natural connected speech.
- 2Andheri and BKC centres have highest test capacity; Nariman Point is more compact and central.
- 3Pay attention to grammar accuracy in Writing Task 2 — Indian English usage that's natural locally can be marked as inaccurate by IELTS examiners.