Test Centers
The IELTS is offered in more than 130 countries around the world, including India where it is administered in more than 40 cities through 40 centers belonging to the British Council and 50 centers belonging to IDP.
To find out the exact set of centers available in India or any other country, visit this official web page:
http://www.ielts.org/test_centre_search/search_results.aspx
When Can a Test Be Taken?
Worldwide, the IELTS Academic is offered on 48 fixed dates each year and the IELTS General Training is offered on 24 fixed dates.
For the exact dates in this year, visit this official web page:
http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_information/how_do_i_register/test_dates.aspx
However, the exact dates at a particular center are dependent on the demand for each test at that center. To find out the exact date at a particular center, visit this official web page:
http://www.ielts.org/test_centre_search/search_results.aspx
Usually, at IDP centers, the IELTS Academic is offered about 4 times a month, and the IELTS General Training is offered about 2 times a month.
Whereas, at the British Council centers, the IELTS Academic is offered about twice a month, and the IELTS General Training is offered once a month.