How to Send IELTS Scores to Universities

Expert Recommendation: Double-check and re-evaluate every single item when you submit your materials to the universities. This applies to your application, results, and paperwork. EVERYTHING!

Regarding documentation, that is precisely what we mean!

Although IELTS is a widely accepted test that lets you forward your results straight to the relevant universities, it remains wise to first verify whether your results satisfy the institution's standards and to inspect the acceptance rates of your chosen schools.

Here is an inventory of items you must review before making the final move!

1. Prior to applying, ensure you understand the minimum IELTS grades that each institution expects from applicants.
2. The IELTS outcomes arrive next!
3. Verify if your result falls within the 1.0 to 9.0 scale, since each band signifies a distinct level of English language proficiency.

Following that, you must submit official verification of your IELTS outcomes to prove your qualification once you confirm the criteria above, and you will obtain a Test Report Form (TRF) or electronic Test Report Form (eTRF) which functions as this proof.

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The IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) is an official document that verifies your IELTS outcome in physical format.

This TRF document remains valid for 2 years starting from the outcome date, which is normally stated on the document itself.

As an illustration, if you obtain your outcome on May 25, 2025, your TRF document stays valid and can be utilized until May 25, 2027. Following this duration, you will need to retake your IELTS test if required for any associated paperwork.

Your IELTS TRF document includes the following particulars:

• Test Category: Academic or General Training
• Center Code
• Test Date
• Candidate ID Number
• Candidate Particulars such as Family Name, First Name, and Candidate ID
• Personal Particulars such as Date of Birth, Gender, Scheme Code, Country, and First Language
• Test Outcomes: The TRF will feature your individual IELTS marks across the Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking sections, alongside your Overall Band Score and the corresponding CEFR level.
• IELTS TRF Code: Displayed at the bottom right corner

Additionally, to retrieve your TRF document, you will most likely need to visit the testing center or take delivery via postal mail. In India, you will obtain one printed copy of your Test Report Form (TRF) sent to your registered residence without extra charges and may forward your results to five universities within one month of the test date. The institutions will acquire these results through email, standard mail, courier services, or international post.

After that, any Additional Test Report Forms (ATRFs) will carry a processing fee of INR 250 per school if transmitted digitally. For postal requests, applicants must cover an extra courier charge of INR 1500.

Now, everything is addressed. It is time to dispatch the results!

You have the option to forward your results to the five chosen universities through mail or digitally.

Most universities demand an original copy of your IELTS TRF document. Nonetheless, it is recommended to verify each institution's preferred technique for accepting IELTS results, because certain schools might take digital uploads, potentially saving both time and expenses.

Forward Your IELTS Outcome to Universities via Mail

To dispatch your IELTS results to universities by mail, you will need to request Additional Test Report Forms (ATRFs) to be mailed directly to the schools. To initiate this service, input the relevant university addresses into your portal while signing up for the IELTS. You can forward up to five extra copies of your TRF straight to the universities you are applying to at zero cost.

The processing schedules for ATRF requests generally range from 7 to 10 business days starting from the payment date. Therefore, it is wise to plan accordingly.

Forward Your IELTS Outcome to Universities Digitally

To transmit your IELTS results to universities digitally, you must visit the portal and look for the area dedicated to result submissions. Input the data for your chosen universities and pick the choice for digital transmission. After supplying the necessary details, send your request. The IELTS organization will then forward your electronic Test Report Form (eTRF) straight to the schools you have designated.

Simple!

You can dispatch up to ten digital result summaries to approved universities at no expense.

If you possess an eTRF, you can additionally email it directly to the universities you are applying to. There is no restriction on how often you can perform this action provided your eTRF is dated within the past two years.

In specific scenarios, an institution might accept a scanned copy of your paper Test Report Form. If so, you can scan the paperwork and upload it as a PDF.

As previously noted, when you sign up for the exam, your initial five electronic score reports are provided at no extra cost. For every subsequent report, a fee of INR 250 is charged per institution. Should you prefer a physical delivery, the courier option costs INR 1,500 per university and features tracking capabilities. Alternatively, standard postal delivery is available at INR 400 per university, though this method does not include tracking features.

Beginning February 1, 2020, IDP shifted exclusively to digital ATRF applications, meaning walk-in or in-person requests are no longer accommodated.

To complete your submission, visit the official IELTS portal, select the Add TRF feature, and provide the required details, such as the title of the institution where you want your scores delivered. You can select either digital transmission or paper delivery.

The IELTS Test Report Form is now available as an electronic version, known as eTRF, which is accessible for online retrieval. The procedure outlined below will guide you through obtaining your eTRF:

• Step 1: Visit: https://www.ieltsidpindia.com/
• Step 2: Go to the Login Tab and then to Candidate Login
• Step 3: Once you log in, you will see an auto pop-up that will provide you with information about your IELTS score.
• Step 4: You can download the Result Feedback as a PDF
• Step 5: Once you click on ‘Close’, you can scroll down and click on ‘View eTRF’ under the Declared Result column
• Step 6: From there, you can directly print or download the eTRF

Digital delivery of IELTS scores to academic institutions generally requires about 5 business days, while physical scorecard shipments to universities may need 5 to 10 business days.

To share your scores with higher education institutions, always utilize the Test Report Form, which serves as your official IELTS scorecard duplicate. Your TRF becomes available within 13 days following your test date.

If you would rather collect your TRF personally from the closest IDP IELTS branch after score publication, you must present the exact identification document utilized during your initial IELTS sign-up.

You are eligible to forward your IELTS scores to a maximum of five academic institutions at zero cost.

For submissions to additional institutions beyond the initial five, a charge of ₹250 (roughly $3.75) per university applies.

Additionally, this charge is applicable if you choose to dispatch your scores through physical mail to your chosen institutions. For requests involving extra TRFs, you may also file a form known as an application for the provision of further TRFs, and a charge will be levied for every individual ATRF submission.