IELTS Exam Dates in Nepal: Upcoming Test Dates, Centres and Fees

Looking for the next IELTS exam date in Nepal? IELTS in Nepal changed in 2026. The paper-based test has ended, and almost every test is now taken on computer, with far more dates than before. This guide explains how IELTS test dates work today, where you can take the test, how much it costs and how to choose the right date for your university intake.

Instead of a few fixed paper dates each month, IELTS on computer offers many sessions every week:

For example, in November 2026 IDP’s Kathmandu booking page listed more than 600 upcoming sessions, with test times such as 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Because dates are released and filled continuously, the booking pages are the only reliable source for exact available dates.

Source: IDP Nepal, IELTS test dates in Kathmandu and IELTS on paper notice (checked 5 November 2026).

Regional cities have fewer sessions than Kathmandu, so book early if you want to test close to home in Pokhara, Chitwan, Butwal, Itahari or Biratnagar. Venues can change between months, so always check the venue shown on your booking confirmation.

Source: IDP Nepal booking page, Kathmandu (checked 5 November 2026). The British Council charges the same standard fee.

1. Choose your test: IELTS Academic (for most university applications), General Training, IELTS for UKVI or Life Skills. Check what your university or visa requires.
2. Go to the official British Council Nepal or IDP Nepal booking page and select your city.
3. Pick an available date and session time, and choose Writing on computer or Writing on paper.
4. Enter your details exactly as they appear in your passport, and upload a clear passport copy.
5. Pay the fee using the payment methods shown on the booking page.
6. Check your confirmation email for the venue, test time and Speaking test schedule, and bring your original passport on test day.

Work backwards from your application deadline. Leave time for your result to arrive and for a possible retake. As a general guide:

Deadlines differ by university and program, so check each one. If you miss your target score in one skill, IELTS on computer also offers a One Skill Retake, which lets you retake a single section instead of the whole test.

• Writing on computer: you type your Writing tasks. This suits students who type quickly and want to edit easily.
• Writing on paper: Listening and Reading are on computer, but you handwrite the Writing tasks. This suits students who prepared on paper and feel more confident handwriting.
• Speaking is always a face-to-face conversation with a certified examiner.

The test content, scoring and recognition are the same whichever option you choose.

The right test date is only half the plan. Edwise Foundation has helped Nepali students prepare for IELTS and study abroad since 2005. Our instructors help you build skills for the computer-delivered test, practise with timed mock tests and choose a test date that fits your university and visa deadlines. Explore our IELTS classes in Kathmandu to start preparing.