CELPIP Coaching India 2026Score CLB 9+ for Canada PR

The CELPIP-General test fee in India is ₹12,500 plus applicable taxes (approximately ₹13,500 total). Additional fees include: Rescheduling (CAD $50 if 7+ days before test), Re-evaluation (fee varies, refunded if score changes). There is no refund for cancellations within 7 days of the test date. 50% refund available for cancellations 7+ days before.

The CELPIP-General test takes approximately 3 hours in one sitting: Listening (47-55 minutes, 6 parts, 38 questions), Reading (55-60 minutes, 4 parts, 38 questions), Writing (53-60 minutes, 2 tasks), and Speaking (15-20 minutes, 8 tasks). There are no breaks between sections. CELPIP-General LS (for citizenship) takes only 1 hour with Listening and Speaking only.

CELPIP scores range from 0-12 for each of the four skills. Each CELPIP score directly equals a CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) level: CELPIP 12 = CLB 12 (Advanced), CELPIP 9 = CLB 9 (Effective - ideal for PR), CELPIP 7 = CLB 7 (Adequate - Express Entry minimum). Your overall CLB is determined by your lowest score among the four skills.

CELPIP scores are valid for 2 years from the date your score report is issued. For immigration applications (Express Entry, PNP, Citizenship, PGWP), your test results must be less than 2 years old when you submit your application. Plan your test date accordingly based on your immigration timeline.

CELPIP-General tests all 4 skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) and is required for Permanent Residency applications. It takes 3 hours and costs CAD $290. CELPIP-General LS tests only Listening and Speaking, is used for Canadian Citizenship applications, takes 1 hour, and costs CAD $195. Choose based on your immigration goal.

No, CELPIP cannot be taken from home. It is a center-based test only and must be taken at an authorized Prometric test center. In India, CELPIP is available in 9 cities: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Tests are typically held on weekends.

In India, only a valid passport booklet is accepted as ID for CELPIP. No other ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Driving License, Voter ID) is accepted. Your passport must be: original (no photocopies), valid and unexpired, and match the name and document number used during registration exactly. Arrive 45 minutes early for ID verification.

You can take CELPIP unlimited times, but you must wait at least 4 calendar days between attempts. You cannot schedule more than one test within 5 days. Each attempt requires paying the full registration fee (₹12,500+ in India). Unlike IELTS One Skill Retake, you cannot retake individual CELPIP sections - you must retake the entire test.

CELPIP results are typically available online within 3-4 business days after your test date. During high-volume periods, results may take up to 10 business days. Results are accessed through your CELPIP online account. Score reports can be sent electronically to up to 5 receiving institutions within 2 years of your test date.

CELPIP is 100% computer-delivered with no human examiner interaction. Listening has 6 parts (Problem Solving, Daily Life, Information, News, Discussion, Viewpoints). Reading has 4 parts (Correspondence, Diagram, Information, Viewpoints). Writing has 2 tasks (Email and Survey Response). Speaking has 8 tasks recorded via microphone. All sections use Canadian English and everyday Canadian contexts.

No, there is no negative marking in CELPIP. You should answer every question even if you're unsure. For Listening and Reading, each correct answer adds to your score with no penalty for wrong answers. For Writing and Speaking, you're assessed holistically on content, vocabulary, grammar, and task fulfillment.