Candidates can take the paper-based IELTS only until August 2026, after which they can choose between IELTS on Computer and ...

As part of the transition, IELTS on paper will remain available in India until August-end ...

IDP Education has said IELTS in India will shift fully to computer-based testing from September 2026. The move ends paper-based exams and keeps a paper option for writing to ease the transition.

The candidates who want to take the paper based test will have 3 opportunities before the format is completely discontinued.

IDP Education will discontinue paper-based IELTS tests in India from September 2026. Candidates will take Listening, Reading and Writing on computers, while the Speaking test will continue ...