Where can you take IELTS and PTE in Kozhikode?

Pearson's test centre finder lists no centre in Kozhikode or anywhere in north Kerala. Using the coordinates Pearson publishes, the nearest PTE cities are Kochi (three centres) and Coimbatore (RVS College of Arts and Science), at about the same straight-line distance, followed by Bengaluru.

IDP flags its Kochi lab as having limited access for people with disabilities and points candidates to Calicut instead, so Calicut is the Kerala lab to choose if you need step-free access. Candidates from Mangaluru who need IELTS for UKVI also look at Calicut, because IDP's Mangaluru lab is not on its UKVI-approved list.

If you are deciding between the tests, remember that a PTE attempt from Kozhikode means travelling to Kochi or Coimbatore, while IELTS, including UKVI, can be taken in the city.

Fees do not change by city. IDP charges one national price for IELTS (IDP India fee page) and Pearson sets one price for PTE in India (test centers and fees), so a test in Kozhikode costs exactly what it costs in Delhi or Mumbai. Travelling to another city never makes the test cheaper; it only changes the dates and formats on offer. Figures read on 9 October 2026; see the IELTS fee in India and PTE fee in India guides for refund and transfer rules.

IELTS: book online with IDP India, in person at an IDP branch or registration partner, or by courier (how to register). In the online form choose the test (IELTS on Computer, IELTS Writing on Paper, Computer-delivered IELTS for UKVI or Life Skills), then the module, then the test city; IDP lists this city as "Calicut - Malaparamba". You need your passport to register, and you must carry the original passport on test day.

PTE: on pearsonpte.com choose the exact test first (PTE Academic, Academic UKVI or Core), then the city, centre and a slot at least 24 hours ahead (booking guide). Pearson's identification policy asks for a valid passport, and the name on your booking must match it exactly.

Results: IDP says IELTS on computer results arrive 1 to 2 days after the test (IDP FAQ), Writing on Paper results after 7 calendar days (IDP) and Life Skills results within seven days (IDP). Pearson says most PTE Academic results arrive within two business days, occasionally up to five (PTE Academic). Each attempt costs close to INR 19,000, so check your level first with a free IELTS mock test or free PTE mock test.