Candidates can take the paper-based IELTS only until August 2026, after which they can choose between IELTS on Computer and ...
According to IDP Education, the computer-based IELTS will follow the same test format, question pattern, difficulty level, ...
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.