How to Reschedule or Cancel the IELTS Exam?

To postpone an IELTS assessment, you will need to apply for a transfer to a new IELTS test date provided your current test is scheduled at least 15 days in advance. The rescheduled date must fall within three months of your initial date, or it may be processed as a cancellation.

Here is a straightforward, sequential guide to assist you through the procedure:

Step 1: Navigate to the IELTS IDP India portal and download the Transfer/Cancellation Application Form.

Step 2: Complete your information accurately.

Step 3: Within the form, designate "Transfer" as the rationale for your submission.

Step 4: Indicate two alternative dates you would prefer for your test.

Step 5: Attach a cancelled cheque, as this facilitates the fee handling procedure.

Step 6: If dealing with an exceptional scenario, ensure you attach the necessary paperwork. For instance, you must supply valid documentation such as a medical certificate, a death certificate, a police FIR, or passport renewal verification, depending on the situation.

Step 7: Submit the finalized form via email, fax, or mail, or alternatively, you may drop it off at the test facility.

Once submitted, the IELTS team will review your application and issue an approval within 3 business days.

Should your test be fewer than 34 days away, they will additionally evaluate your paperwork before confirming a new date, which relies upon seat availability at your selected facility.

What Occurs If the Postponement Request Is Denied?

If, for any reason, your postponement application is declined, you will be notified via email or SMS. Conversely, if your application is accepted, here is what follows:

• You will be prompted to select your new examination date and city.
• Sign in and upload a scanned copy of your passport.
• Review and accept the terms and conditions.
• Submit the postponement charge utilizing your preferred payment channel.
• Once your transaction is verified, you will get an email containing all updated particulars, including your new examination date, venue, and instructions on what to anticipate.

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The IELTS postponement charge is INR 4,500 when a candidate selects a new date to sit for the examination. Still, this charge can fluctuate depending on the sort of postponement chosen, as detailed below:

Due to certain factors, if an international student feels they possess inadequate time to study for the IELTS exam or wishes to cancel it, they must adhere to specific guidelines and procedures to postpone or cancel their test.

Here is a sequential walkthrough detailing how to cancel your IELTS exam via the web portal:

Step 1: Access the official IELTS platform and sign into your profile. Step 2: Locate your test reservation under "My Tests" and select the cancellation option. Step 3: Provide a valid justification for cancellation, along with any mandatory paperwork. Step 4: You will obtain a confirmation as soon as your cancellation is finalized.

Note: Reimbursements (if applicable) will be credited within 10-12 business days following the deduction of operational expenses.

Cancelling IELTS via the Test Facility (Offline)

If you enrolled offline or prefer cancelling in person, here is the procedure:

• Complete the Test Date Transfer & Cancellation/Refund Application Form
• Attach the initial payment receipt
• Turn these in at your test facility at least 15 days prior to your planned examination date

Requests submitted under 15 days prior to the test will not be accepted, and no reimbursement will be granted.

The IELTS cancellation charge in India is INR 4,500 (inclusive of all taxes), applicable to both paper-delivered IELTS and computer-delivered IELTS.

Cancellation charge for IELTS on Paper

An IELTS exam cancellation charge of INR 4,500 is levied, inclusive of all taxes.

Cancellation charge for IELTS on Computer

The IELTS cancellation charge for a computer-delivered assessment is INR 4,500, inclusive of all taxes.

IELTS Cancellation Refund Guidelines

If you cancel your test, the reimbursement you obtain (if any) relies on how early you submit the request:

• More than 5 weeks prior to the test: You qualify for a reimbursement, though 25% of the test fee will be withheld as an operational charge.
• Less than 5 weeks prior to the test: No reimbursement will be issued.
• Absence on test day: This is treated as a cancellation, and you will not be reimbursed.

Missed the 15-day cancellation timeframe?

You might still be eligible to postpone if you qualify under exceptional circumstances. To apply for a postponement in such scenarios, submit a written appeal accompanied by original or certified paperwork attested by a first-class government official. Keep in mind, only postponement is permitted without any guaranteed reimbursement, and the test facility holds the ultimate authority regarding whether your appeal is granted.

Here is what qualifies:

• Severe illness (hospital admission, surgical procedures, infectious diseases)
• Grave injury (for instance, a fractured hand)
• Fatality or psychological trauma within the family
• Being a target of a crime or vehicular accident
• Misplacement of passport or passport currently undergoing processing

Paperwork you might require:

• Hospital discharge summary
• Police FIR
• Death certificate
• Official passport acknowledgement from the passport office

For cancelling your IELTS test, you are able to complete payments utilizing the options provided below:

• Debit and Credit Cards: Visa and MasterCard options are fully supported.
• Card Swipe: This method is accessible at every IDP branch office across India.
• Cash Deposit Slip: Payments can be processed directly through ICICI or HDFC banks.
• Demand Draft or Pay Order:

It needs to be issued by a scheduled or nationalised bank.

It must be made out in favour of "IDP Education India Private Limited" and payable in New Delhi.