Quick answer
Current IDP Nepal booking sessions show standard IELTS on computer at NPR 36,000 in Kathmandu. IDP’s 2026 information page says computer IELTS can be available up to seven days a week and lists test access across Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Biratnagar and other cities. Because some older Nepal information pages contain legacy fee figures for certain products, confirm your exact test and price in the live booking screen.
Use the live Nepal booking price as your reference
IDP Nepal’s current 2026 information page lists IELTS on Computer at NPR 36,000, and live Kathmandu sessions show the same NPR 36,000 price for Academic and General Training computer tests.
Some older IDP Nepal pages still contain earlier fee figures for UKVI or paper formats. Do not combine numbers from different update dates. Use the live booking screen for the exact product you plan to buy.
Computer IELTS gives Nepal candidates much more date flexibility
IDP Nepal says IELTS on Computer can be offered up to seven days a week, while paper sessions are less frequent. Live Kathmandu booking currently shows a large number of computer sessions.
That flexibility matters when you have a university or visa deadline, but the nearest date is not automatically the best date. Leave enough time to improve the weakest skill and allow for a possible retake.
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IELTS is available beyond Kathmandu
IDP Nepal’s test-date pages list access in cities including Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Biratnagar, Birtamode, Butwal, Hetauda, Banepa, Itahari, Nepalgunj and Ghorahi.
Current centre availability changes, so use the live finder rather than assuming every city offers every format or every date.
Start with the official Nepal practice material
IDP Nepal publishes free IELTS sample questions and practice material designed to familiarise candidates with the format, timing and model answers. It also provides computer familiarisation resources.
Use those official resources for benchmarking. For daily repetition between checkpoints, Nektar’s IELTS practice can help with questions, vocabulary, explanations, mistake review and progress tracking.
A six-week Nepal IELTS study plan
Spend the first week on a diagnostic and the exact band requirement. Weeks 2 and 3 should repair the largest Reading, Listening, Writing or Speaking gaps. Weeks 4 and 5 should add timed sections and repeated feedback. Use the final week for a realistic checkpoint and targeted review.
A longer plan is appropriate when the baseline is far from the target. The calendar should follow the skill gap, not the other way around.
- Week 1: diagnostic and target band
- Weeks 2–3: targeted skill repair
- Weeks 4–5: timed work and feedback
- Week 6: realistic checkpoint and error review
Frequently asked questions
How much is IELTS in Nepal in 2026?
Current IDP Nepal computer-test information and live Kathmandu sessions show NPR 36,000 for standard Academic or General Training IELTS on computer. Confirm the exact product at checkout.
How often is IELTS available in Nepal?
IDP says IELTS on Computer can be available up to seven days a week, while paper testing is offered less frequently.
Can I take IELTS outside Kathmandu?
Yes. IDP lists testing access in cities including Pokhara, Chitwan, Biratnagar, Birtamode, Butwal and others, subject to live availability.
Where can I find free IELTS practice in Nepal?
IDP Nepal publishes free practice materials, sample questions and computer familiarisation resources.