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Where can you take IELTS and PTE in Sri Ganganagar?

Sri Ganganagar has a PTE centre, HCL Tech - Sri Ganganagar, one of only two in Rajasthan. For IELTS, IDP lists the city in its directory but it was not a test city in IDP's booking form on 13 October 2026, so candidates book Bathinda or Barnala in Punjab. IELTS costs INR 19,000 and PTE INR 18,900.
  • Checked against official sources · 13 October 2026
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IELTS for Sri Ganganagar candidates

IDP has a Sri Ganganagar page in its city directory, but Sri Ganganagar was not among the test cities in IDP's online booking form on 13 October 2026, so there were no dates to book there. Rajasthan's only IDP test city is Jaipur, much further away than the Punjab labs across the state border.

The nearest IDP test city is Bathinda, a lab on IDP's UKVI-approved list that also runs One Skill Retake. Barnala is a second option, though it is not marked UKVI approved.

TestAvailable in the city?Notes and nearest alternative
IELTS on computerNo test datesBathinda, then Barnala
IELTS Writing on PaperNoBathinda or Barnala
IELTS for UKVINoBathinda (UKVI approved)
IELTS Life Skills (A1, B1)NoChandigarh or Jalandhar
One Skill RetakeNoBathinda or Barnala
PTE Academic, UKVI, CoreYes, 1 centreHCL Tech - Sri Ganganagar

PTE in Sri Ganganagar

Pearson's test centre finder lists one centre in Sri Ganganagar: HCL Tech- Sri Ganganagar, a partner venue. Rajasthan's only other PTE centre is Yagyavalkya Institute of Technology in Jaipur. If Sri Ganganagar has no slot that suits you, the nearest alternatives are the two centres in Bathinda and HCL Tech in Sirsa.

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Practical points for Sri Ganganagar test takers

PTE is the one test you can take without leaving the city, which is worth weighing if your university or visa accepts both. For IELTS, Bathinda is the simplest choice because it covers computer, paper, UKVI and One Skill Retake in one lab.

IELTS and PTE fees for Sri Ganganagar candidates

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 taken by a Sri Ganganagar candidate 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 13 October 2026; see the IELTS fee in India and PTE fee in India guides for refund and transfer rules.

TestFee in India (every city)
IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training)INR 19,000
IELTS Writing on Paper (Academic or General Training)INR 19,000
IELTS for UKVIINR 19,250
IELTS Life Skills (A1 or B1)INR 18,000
IELTS One Skill RetakeINR 12,650
PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE CoreINR 18,900
PTE Home (A1, A2 or B1)INR 15,300

How to book from Sri Ganganagar, ID rules and results

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. 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an IELTS exam centre in Sri Ganganagar?+

Not with bookable dates on 13 October 2026. IDP lists the city in its directory, but the nearest test cities in its booking form are Bathinda and Barnala.

Is there a PTE centre in Sri Ganganagar?+

Yes, one: HCL Tech- Sri Ganganagar, a partner venue on Pearson's finder.

Where can I take IELTS UKVI near Sri Ganganagar?+

At IDP's UKVI-approved lab in Bathinda.

How much is PTE in Sri Ganganagar?+

INR 18,900 for PTE Academic, Academic UKVI or Core, Pearson's single price for India. IELTS is INR 19,000.

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