IELTS Exam Dates Kerala 2026 — All Test Centres, Kochi & Trivandrum Dates, Fees & How to Book
Athul Mohan — IDP Certified IELTS Trainer
IELTS Test Centres in Kerala 2026
Kerala has two main IDP IELTS test centre cities — Kochi (Ernakulam) and Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum). Students from Thrissur, Kozhikode, Palakkad, Kannur, Malappuram, Alappuzha, Kollam, Kottayam, Idukki, Wayanad, Pathanamthitta, and Kasaragod travel to one of these two cities.
| City | Centre | Address | Test Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi | IDP IELTS Kochi | Mercy Estate, MG Road, Kochi 682016 | Paper-Based + Computer |
| Trivandrum | IDP IELTS Trivandrum | Daniel's Tower, LIC Junction, Pattom 695004 | Paper-Based + Computer |
Upcoming 2026 Exam Dates — Kerala
| Month | Paper-Based Dates | Computer-Based |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10, 15, 31 Jan | Multiple weekly |
| February | 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb | Multiple weekly |
| March | 7, 14, 21 Mar | Multiple weekly |
| April–Dec | Announced monthly | Near-daily |
Always verify dates at ieltsidpindia.com — subject to change.
IELTS Exam Fee Kerala 2026
The IELTS exam fee in Kerala is ₹18,000 (inclusive of GST) for both Academic and General Training at IDP and British Council. Book 4–6 weeks in advance. Computer-based results arrive in 3–5 days — far faster than paper-based (13 days).
Academic vs General Training — Which Do You Need?
- IELTS Academic — University admissions, UK NMC nursing, AHPRA Australia, most professional registrations
- IELTS General Training — Skilled migration Canada and Australia, UK Skilled Worker visa (some routes)
💡 Athul Mohan's tip: Always book your IELTS exam after starting your coaching — not before. Your trainer needs 1–2 sessions to assess your current level and give you a realistic target date. Booking too early wastes your exam fee if you aren't ready.
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