IELTS Results 2026 - When They Come, How to Check, TRF & Remark
IELTS results 2026: CD results in 3–5 days, paper-based in 13 days. How to check online, download TRF, 2-year validity, sending scores to institutions, and EOR remark process.
Key Takeaways
- Computer-delivered IELTS results: available within 3–5 days after the test.
- Paper-based IELTS results: available within up to 13 calendar days (paper-based ends June 27, 2026).
- Results are accessed online via your IDP account - you receive an email notification when ready.
- The Test Report Form (TRF) is the official score certificate, valid for 2 years from the test date.
- Enquiry on Results (EOR / remark) must be filed within 6 weeks of the test. Fee: ~₹12,750.
- If EOR increases your score (even by 0.5), the full EOR fee is refunded.
When do IELTS results come out and how do I check them?
Computer-delivered IELTS results are available within 3–5 days. Paper-based results take up to 13 days (paper-based ends globally June 27, 2026). Check your results by logging into your IDP account at ieltsidpindia.com - you will receive an email when they are ready. Download your electronic Test Report Form (eTRF) directly from your account. Scores are valid for 2 years.
- CD results: 3–5 days; Paper results: up to 13 days
- Check at ieltsidpindia.com - email notification sent when ready
- Electronic TRF downloadable from your account (valid 2 years)
- EOR (remark) must be filed within 6 weeks - fee ~₹12,750, refunded if score improves
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When Do IELTS Results Come Out?
Verified: IDP IELTSComputer-Delivered IELTS
3–5
days after test date
Available July 2026 onwards as the only format
Paper-Based IELTS
13
calendar days (maximum) after test date
Paper-based ends globally June 27, 2026
How to Check Your IELTS Results Online
Watch for the results notification email
IDP sends an email to your registered address when your results are ready. Check your inbox and spam folder.
Log into ieltsidpindia.com
Open the IDP IELTS India portal and sign in with your registration credentials.
Navigate to 'My Results'
In your account dashboard, click on the Results section. Your Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Overall Band Scores are displayed.
Download your eTRF
Click 'Download eTRF' to get your electronic Test Report Form as a PDF. This is your official score certificate.
Share with institutions
You can send the eTRF PDF to institutions, or request official copies to be sent directly through the portal.
Test Report Form (TRF)
Verified: IELTS.orgThe Test Report Form (TRF) is your official IELTS score certificate. It is the document you submit to universities, immigration authorities, and professional bodies.
What the TRF contains
- Overall Band Score (0–9, half-band increments)
- Individual module scores: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
- Candidate full name (as in passport)
- Date of birth and nationality
- Test date and registration number
- Test centre name and location
- Test type (Academic or General Training)
- Validity expiry date (2 years from test)
- QR code for official online verification
Electronic TRF (eTRF)
- • Downloaded PDF from your IDP account
- • Available within 1–5 days of test (CD)
- • Accepted by most institutions
- • Contains same information as paper TRF
- • QR code enables institution verification
Physical TRF (Paper)
- • Collected from test centre or posted
- • Takes longer than eTRF
- • Some institutions may specifically require this
- • Contact IDP if physical copy needed
IELTS Score Validity - 2 Years
IELTS scores are valid for exactly 2 years
From the date of your test, your IELTS score is valid for 2 years. After this date, your TRF expires and most institutions will not accept it. You will need to retake the test if your score has expired. The 2-year period cannot be extended.
Test taken May 24, 2026
Valid until May 23, 2028
Test taken March 15, 2025
Valid until March 14, 2027
Test taken April 10, 2024
Expired April 9, 2026
Sending Scores to Institutions
Download and email eTRF PDF
Download your eTRF from your IDP account and email it directly to your institution. Most universities accept PDF copies, but verify first.
Suitable for: Most universities, employers
Request official TRF copy via IDP portal
In your IDP account, add institutional addresses and request official TRF copies to be sent directly by IELTS. Some institutions require this rather than a self-submitted PDF.
Suitable for: Immigration authorities, professional bodies
Institution verifies via QR code
Your TRF has a QR code that institutions can scan to verify your scores directly with IELTS online - no action needed from you.
Suitable for: All institutions with online verification
Enquiry on Results (EOR) - Remark
Verified: IDP IELTSAn Enquiry on Results (EOR) - sometimes called a remark - is a request for your test to be re-evaluated by an independent senior examiner who has no knowledge of your original score.
Who can apply for EOR?
Any candidate who has taken IELTS. There is no minimum band score requirement - any score can be remarked.
Which modules can be remarked?
Any one or all of: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. You can choose which specific modules to remark.
What is the deadline to apply?
Within 6 weeks (42 days) of your original test date. After this deadline, no EOR application is accepted.
How much does EOR cost in India?
Approximately ₹12,750 per EOR application. The fee covers remarking for the modules selected.
When is the EOR fee refunded?
If your score increases by any amount (even 0.5 band), the full EOR fee is refunded. No refund if score stays the same or decreases.
How long does the EOR take?
Typically 2–21 days depending on the number of modules requested and current workload at the test centre.
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