- Fee (IDP and British Council)
- NPR 36,000
- IELTS for UKVI
- NPR 36,400–39,600
- Cities
- 12
- Results
- About 1 day
Every IELTS fee in Nepal, 2026
| Fee (NPR) | IDP Nepal | British Council Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training on computer | 36,000 | 36,000 |
| IELTS on paper or Writing on Paper | Not published by IDP (IDP lists paper sessions up to four times a month) | Not published by British Council (computer test with Writing on Paper, Kathmandu only) |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | 36,400 | 36,400 |
| IELTS for UKVI on paper | 39,600 | Not published by British Council |
| IELTS Life Skills | 29,000 (A1/B1) | 29,000 (A1, as listed) |
| One Skill Retake | Not published by IDP | Not published by British Council |
| Test date transfer | Not published by IDP | Free 15 or more days before; 25% admin fee at 5–14 days; not allowed under 5 days |
| Cancellation and refund | Not published by IDP | 75% refund 15 or more days before; no refund within 14 days |
| Enquiry on Results (remark) | Not published by IDP (refunded if your band changes) | 18,000 (Life Skills 11,183) |
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | NPR 799.00 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | NPR 1,279.36 |
| Boost | 30 days | NPR 2,240.08 |
| Professional | 60 days | NPR 3,681.16 |
| Professional | 90 days | NPR 4,802.00 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test cities and format
IDP runs IELTS in Banepa, Biratnagar, Birtamode, Butwal, Chitwan, Ghorahi, Hetauda, Itahari, Kathmandu, Lamahi, Nepalgunj and Pokhara. Computer results are typically available within a day; paper sessions have been offered up to four times a month and are being withdrawn. You can pay by bank deposit, eSewa, FonePay or card at an IDP office.
The band each destination needs
| Route | IELTS | PTE equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level study | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2) | PTE Academic UKVI 59 each |
| Australia: Competent English (skilled visa eligibility) | IELTS 6.0 each | PTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S) |
| Australia: Proficient English (+10 points) | IELTS 7.0 each | PTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 |
| Canada: Express Entry CLB 7 | IELTS General 6.0 each | PTE Core L60 · R60 · W69 · S68 |
Australia's Proficient English (IELTS 7.0 each) adds 10 points and Superior (8.0 each) adds 20, achieved within three years of the visa application. Canada accepts only IELTS General Training for Express Entry, and the result must be under two years old. UK universities usually ask 6.0 to 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 to 7.0 for postgraduate study. Australia is the largest destination for Nepali candidates; the student visa (subclass 500) band is set by your provider and visa stream, so check the course page before booking.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the IELTS fee in Nepal in 2026?+
NPR 36,000 for IELTS on computer at both IDP Nepal and the British Council. IELTS for UKVI is NPR 36,400 on computer (39,600 on paper at IDP), and Life Skills is NPR 29,000.
Is the British Council IELTS fee different from IDP in Nepal?+
No. Both list NPR 36,000 for IELTS on computer, NPR 36,400 for IELTS for UKVI and NPR 29,000 for Life Skills. The British Council also publishes its remark fee, NPR 18,000 (Life Skills NPR 11,183).
Is paper-based IELTS still available in Nepal?+
It is being withdrawn. IELTS is ending paper tests worldwide from mid-2026, and IDP Kathmandu's current sessions are computer-delivered with an optional Writing on Paper choice.
How many days do IELTS results take in Nepal?+
IDP Nepal says results for IELTS on computer are typically available within one day; the global window is one to five days.
What IELTS score do Nepali students need for Australia?+
For skilled visas, Competent English is 6.0 in each skill and Proficient is 7.0 each. For a student visa the band is set by your course and provider, commonly 5.5 to 6.5 overall.
Official sources
Reviewed 6 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- IDP Nepal: test dates, fees and locations
- British Council Nepal: test dates, fees and locations
- British Council Nepal: results and Enquiry on Results fees
- British Council Nepal: cancellation, refund and transfer policy
- IDP Nepal: test dates and cities
- IELTS: updates to test delivery (paper phase-out, 5 Mar 2026)
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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