Further Information Test dates at the British Council in India (Oct 2005 - Sept 2006)

Fee details:
The listening, reading and writing modules will take place in the afternoon of the test dates. The interview will take place either the More FAQ’s
previous day or during the following two days.
The test fee for IELTS in India is : Rs. 6500 for tests till 31 December 2005 1. How do we know the test is the same difficulty in British Council, IDP, Chennai, Chandigarh or
Rs. 6825 for tests after 01 January 2006 NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST
China?

BHUBANESWAR
CHANDIGARH
Transfer and Cancellation Policy:

TRIVANDRUM

COIMBATORE

AHMEDABAD
HYDERABAD
JALANDHAR

BANGALORE
IELTS assessment procedures are designed to ensure each candidate is treated in a similar manner

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LUDHIANA
GURGAON

KOTTAYAM
AMRITSAR
LUCKNOW

CHENNAI

KOLKATA
If you wish to transfer or cancel your test date you will need to complete a Transfer/Cancellation Form available from British

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MUMBAI
BHOPAL

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wherever they take the test. For example

JAIPUR

PATNA

SURAT
DELHI

PUNE
Council offices or the British Libraries or you can download it from www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts. Application forms must
reach the relevant British Council office (Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai or New Delhi) 5 weeks before the test date. An • The same test paper is used across a country whether it is an IDP or British Council centre.
administrative fee of 25% ( Rs. 1625 / Rs. 1700) of the test fee is charged for transfers. A demand draft drawn in favour of Oct 15 S GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA • Cambridge ESOL double mark a proportion of Writing and Speaking tests to check that marking
the relevant British Council office should be sent with your application. The administrative charge for cancellations is 25% of Oct 22 S A A A A A A is being carried out to standard.
the test fee and this is deducted from the refund. Please attach the receipt for your original test date along with your Oct 27 Th A • It also carries out routine analysis of candidate scores by centres at each administration to
application for cancellation. We regret we are unable to process requests for transfers or cancellations that reach us less Oct 29 S GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA check that there are no anomalies in the pattern of results.
than 5 weeks before the test date. Nov 12 S GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA • IELTS examiners and markers at all centres are recruited, tested and monitored to a
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common standard.
Replacement Test Report Form (TRF): Nov 24 Th GA A G GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA
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It is IELTS global policy that only one copy of the TRF can be issued to a candidate. If your copy is lost and you require a It is owing to this standardisation that IELTS is accepted so widely by organisations.
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replacement you should send a written request to the regional Exams Manager explaining the loss of the TRF. A
replacement TRF may be issued only at the discretion of the regional Exams Manager. There is an administrative charge of Dec 10 S GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA
Dec 15 Th A 2. How do Indian candidates compare with other nationalities’ results?
Rs. 1500 for this service.
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Additional Test Report Form: Jan 07 S A A A A A A Well! In the latest released data, the global average score for IELTS is 5.96 for Academic
Jan 12 Th GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA and 5.91 for General Training. Indian candidates’ average score is 6.51 for Academic
At the time of registration, in your IELTS application form, you may request up to 5 additional TRFs to be sent directly to (British Council and IDP), and 6.14 for General Training (British Council and IDP).
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academic institutions / government agencies / professional bodies. This service is free of charge and is in addition to your
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own personal copy.
Feb 11 S GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA 3. Why are results now issued after 13 days and not earlier?
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After registration, if you would like further copies of your TRF to be sent directly to receiving institutions, please complete
Feb 23 Th A All IELTS results around the world will now be issued 13 days after the test date to
the Additional TRF request form which is sent with your results and is also available on www.britishcouncil.org/ielts or
Feb 25 S GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA ensure global consistency. This allows Cambridge ESOL more time to analyse all
from the nearest British Council office. There is an administration charge of Rs.150 per TRF for this service.
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centres’ results and check for any inconsistencies before they are released.
All additional TRFs are normally sent by registered post. If you would like your result sent overseas by courier Mar 18 S A A A A A A
there is an additional courier charge of Rs. 850 per TRF. Mar 25 S GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA
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4. Is IELTS accepted in the US?
Preparation Materials: Apr 22 S A A A A A
Apr 27 Th A A Yes! Around 700 American universities and institutions recognise IELTS, including seven of
A wide variety of materials is available from most bookshops. A selection of the following materials is also available from the eight ‘Ivy League’ universities, CGFNS and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services
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British Council offices. (USCIS).
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Walk-in (Rs) By post (Rs)
May 25 Th GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA 5. How do organisations that accept IELTS know if an IELTS result is genuine?
How to prepare for IELTS (British Council) 900 1000 May 27 S A A A
with audio cassette Jun 10 S A A A A A A All organisations who accept IELTS have access to the online IELTS Test Report Form Verification
IELTS Specimen Materials (Cambridge ESOL) 750 850 Jun 17 S GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA Service. This secure online database allows them to see all original test report forms so they can
with audio CD Jun 24 S GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA immediately check if a TRF is a fake or has been altered in any way.
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Practice Tests for IELTS 4 (CUP) Jul 08 S GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA
with audio CD 395 495 Jul 22 S GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA
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Mode of payment:
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• Online by credit card at www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts Aug 12 S GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA
• In cash at any branch of ICICI Bank using the ICICI/British Council payment slip Aug 24 Th GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA
• By credit card in person at British Council Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi or Kolkata Aug 26 S A A A A
• By demand draft in favour of ‘British Council Division’ payable at: Sep 02 S GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA
Chennai for South India centres Kolkata for East India centres Sep 16 S A A A A A
Mumbai for West India centres New Delhi for North India centres Sep 23 S GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA
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Examination services department of the British Council is committed to providing a quality service taking all reasonable measures to ensure the smooth conduct of
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examinations. However we cannot be held responsible for any interruptions caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control. In the event of examinations or
results being disrupted, cancelled or delayed, every effort will be made to resume normal services as soon as possible.

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