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

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.

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

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