IELTS Exam Fee in Nepal (2026): NPR 36,000 (US$235)
By Aehtesham Mallick Reshad · Founder of IELTSbiz · Updated September 24, 2026
In short
The standard IELTS Academic or General Training test in Nepal costs NPR 36,000 (about US$235) as of September 2026, booked through British Council & IDP. The test is computer-delivered, with results in 2–5 days. Fees are set locally and change over time, so confirm the current amount on the official booking page before you pay.
IELTS fees in Nepal by test type
| Test type | Fee (NPR (रू)) |
|---|---|
| Academic / General Training | NPR 36,000 · about US$235 |
| IELTS for UKVI | NPR 36,400 |
| IELTS Life Skills | NPR 29,000 |
| One Skill Retake | Available — fee not published online · ask your test centre |
Test providers
British Council & IDP
Delivery
Computer only
One Skill Retake
Available
Results
2–5 days (computer)
Widely available in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, Butwal, Chitwan.
Always confirm the current fee
The British Council and IDP charge the same fee in Nepal — NPR 36,000 for the standard computer-delivered test. Paper-based IELTS, including the old paper version of IELTS for UKVI, ended in mid-2026, so every booking is now on computer. Figures move with periodic reviews. IELTS fees are set locally by the British Council and IDP and can change, so the figures above (verified September 2026) are a guide — the only reliable amount is the one shown on the official booking page for your test type on the day you book.
The cheapest test is the one you sit once
Whatever the fee, it buys one attempt — so the smartest money is spent walking in already at your target band. Work out the exact section scores you need, then close the gap before test day rather than paying to sit again. And if you fall half a band short in a single skill, the One Skill Retake is usually far cheaper than a full resit. For what else you may pay on top of the fee, see the IELTS exam fee and extra costs guide, or compare fees in every country.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the IELTS exam cost in Nepal in 2026?
The standard IELTS Academic or General Training test costs NPR 36,000 in 2026 at both the British Council and IDP. IELTS for UKVI is around NPR 36,400 and Life Skills around NPR 29,000. Confirm the current figure on the IDP or British Council Nepal website before booking.
Is the IELTS fee the same at the British Council and IDP in Nepal?
Yes. Both charge the same official fee in Nepal, so choose your provider on test dates, location, and convenience rather than price. IELTS in Nepal is computer-delivered, with results in about 2–5 days.
What is the IELTS fee in Nepal in dollars?
NPR 36,000 is about US$235 at the 23 September 2026 rate of roughly NPR 153 to the dollar. The fee is charged in Nepali rupees at both the British Council and IDP, so the dollar figure is only a comparison — the rupee amount on the booking page is what you pay.