Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
One re-mark per test
IDP India's FAQ: once the Enquiry on Results has been re-marked, the result is final and no other re-mark for the same test is permitted (IDP India FAQ). You choose the sections when you apply, so ask for every section you want reviewed in that single request.
IDP Australia says the fee is the same whether you ask for one section or all four, and that you cannot cancel the process once requested (IDP Australia).
| Question | Answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Second re-mark of the same test? | Not permitted; the EOR result is final | IDP India |
| Cancel a re-mark after applying? | No | IDP Australia |
| Refund if the score does not change? | No | IDP Australia |
| Refund if the band changes? | Yes, in full | ielts.org |
What you can do instead
One Skill Retake: if you took IELTS on computer and one skill is short, you can retake it within 60 days of the original test (ielts.org). Note IDP Australia's warning that you cannot request a re-mark after you have taken a One Skill Retake, so decide on the re-mark first (IDP Australia). Compare the two in re-mark or One Skill Retake.
A new full test: ielts.org says you can retake IELTS as soon as you feel ready (ielts.org).
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If your concern is not the marking
A re-mark reviews how your answers were marked. If your concern is how the test was delivered, such as noise or a fault on the day, use the complaints route in how to complain about IELTS.
If something serious affected you on the day, such as illness, special consideration may give you a refund or transfer, but ielts.org says applications close two calendar days after the test and are never accepted after results are released (ielts.org). Detailed rules are set locally and can differ by country and test centre, so check your booking confirmation or ask your centre if anything here does not match what you were told.
Frequently asked questions
Can I re-mark IELTS twice?+
No. IDP India says the Enquiry on Results outcome is final and no further re-mark of the same test is allowed.
Can I cancel my IELTS re-mark request?+
No. IDP Australia says the process cannot be cancelled once requested.
Can I re-mark a different section later?+
IDP India says no other re-mark is permitted for the same test, so include every section in your first request.
Do I get the re-mark fee back if nothing changes?+
No. The fee is refunded only if your band score changes.
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