IELTS · Guides · October 24, 2026 · 4 min read
IELTS fee in Pakistan 2026: Rs 75,600, UKVI, One Skill Retake, remark and refund rules
The IELTS fee in Pakistan is Rs 75,600 for Academic or General Training on computer in Islamabad, Karachi and most other cities, and Rs 76,240 in Lahore, Faisalabad and other cities in Punjab. British Council and IDP mostly charge the same; the exception is British Council in Karachi, whose booking system showed Rs 64,250 for its Karachi sessions on 2 November 2026. Listening and Reading are now on computer across the country.
We checked every figure on the British Council Pakistan and IDP Pakistan sites on 24 October 2026. British Council’s fee table is marked as effective from 9 June 2026. Look at the booking page before you pay.
IELTS fees in Pakistan
| Test | Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Hyderabad and others | Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sialkot and others |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training (computer) | Rs 75,600 | Rs 76,240 |
| IELTS for UKVI | Rs 78,820 (IDP) | Rs 78,820 (IDP) |
| IELTS Life Skills A1 or B1 | Rs 53,000 (IDP), Rs 50,000 (British Council) | same |
| One Skill Retake | Rs 47,630 (IDP) | Rs 48,050 (IDP) |
| One Skill Retake for UKVI | Rs 48,000 (IDP) | Rs 48,000 (IDP) |
British Council Karachi: Rs 64,250 for Academic or General Training (booking system, 2 November 2026). British Council lists IELTS for UKVI at Rs 72,000, less than its standard test, which looks like an outdated line. Confirm the UKVI fee at booking.
Other fees (IDP)
| IELTS | IELTS for UKVI | Life Skills | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer 5–14 days before the test | Rs 19,000 | Rs 19,700 | Rs 13,200 |
| Enquiry on Results (remark) | Rs 40,500 | Rs 41,000 | Rs 27,550 |
| Refund if you cancel 15+ days before | Rs 56,600–57,240 | Rs 59,120 | Rs 39,800 |
The remark fee is refunded if your band changes.
Transfer and cancellation rules
Both organisers use the same rules:
- 15 days or more before the test: free transfer, or cancel with a 75% refund.
- 5–14 days before: transfer with a 25% fee; no refund for cancellation.
- Less than 5 days: no transfer; it counts as a cancellation, with no refund.
If you pay by card, your bank deducts advance tax under section 236Y (1% for filers, 3% for non-filers), and British Council does not refund it.
Test cities
- British Council: Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mandi Bahauddin, Mardan, Mirpur, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Sialkot, Sukkur, Swat and Wah Cantt. IELTS for UKVI is available in 12 of these cities, and Life Skills in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Mirpur.
- IDP (through AEO): 36 centres, including Rawalpindi, Burewala, Jhelum, Quetta and Sheikhupura.
British Council runs morning (9–12) and afternoon (13–16) sessions on several days a week. Speaking can be within a week before or after the written test. Paper-based IELTS is offered only as a medical special arrangement.
How to book and pay
- Choose the test. Academic for university, General Training for work and migration, IELTS for UKVI for most UK visas other than degree-level study. See Academic vs General Training.
- Book online at britishcouncil.pk or ielts.idp.com/pakistan.
- ID. British Council accepts a valid passport or CNIC; IDP requires a passport. If you will use the result abroad, book with your passport, because its number appears on your Test Report Form.
- Pay within three days. British Council accepts IBFT transfer (online or ATM), cash at Standard Chartered or MCB branches, a bank draft or a credit card. IDP accepts card, cash at its offices or a bank transfer.
Results
Computer-delivered results arrive in 1–5 days (often 1–2 with British Council), including IELTS for UKVI. See IELTS results.
What score you usually need
- UK Skilled Worker visa: level B2 in all four skills since 8 January 2026, which means at least 5.5 in each skill of IELTS for UKVI.
- UK student visa for degree-level study: B2; the standard IELTS Academic is usually enough if your university accepts it.
- Canada (Express Entry): only IELTS General Training counts, and One Skill Retake is not accepted. Federal Skilled Worker needs CLB 7, which is 6.0 in each skill.
- HEC Overseas Scholarships: selection is based on the HAT test, not IELTS, but you still need the IELTS score your foreign university requires.
Requirements as of 24 October 2026; check the official page for your visa or programme. For other countries’ fees, see the IELTS fee in India.
Common questions
Is IELTS cheaper with British Council or IDP? No. The standard test costs the same at both, and the price depends only on the city.
Can I take IELTS with my CNIC? With British Council, yes. With IDP, you need a passport.
How do I avoid paying Rs 75,600 twice? Check your level before you book. The Nomto practice test uses the same on-screen format and gives a band for every section, so you can see which section is holding your overall score down.