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Pearson Test of English (PTE) Exam

ABOUT PTE
PTE BASICS
REGISTRATION
PREPARATION TIPS
FAQS

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PTE

Required For

Student & migration applications in multiple countries

Mode of taking test

Computer Based

Test Type

English Proficiency Test

Official Website

https://pearsonpte.com/

About PTE Exam

About Test

PTE is a computer-based English language proficiency test that evaluates a candidate's English language ability for acad... Read More

Why take the test?

PTE Academic is accepted for student and migration applications across the world. Over 3,300 educational institutions ac... Read More

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PTE Basics

Eligibility

Candidate must be 16 years of age. If the candidate is under 18, he/she must also get a parental consent form signed.

General Facts

Date and Frequency
Date and Frequency	The exam is conducted throughout the year at the designated Test Centers across the country
Center and Admit Card	There are 35 PTE test centers available in India spread across all major states and cities.
Result	PTE Academic test scores are available 2 days after the exam date and can be accessed via an online account. You will receive an email notifying you once your scores are available.
Score Reporting	You can send your score to as many institutions as you like for free.
Score Validity	2 Years
Time Duration	2 Hours
Score range for the test	10 - 90
The exam is conducted throughout the year at the designated Test Centers across the country
Center and Admit Card
There are 35 PTE test centers available in India spread across all major states and cities.
Result
PTE Academic test scores are available 2 days after the exam date and can be accessed via an online account. You will receive an email notifying you once your scores are available.
Score Reporting
You can send your score to as many institutions as you like for free.
Score Validity
2 Years
Time Duration
2 Hours
Score range for the test
10 - 90

Sections

Listening

Questions

Not fixed

Duration

30-43 Minutes

Score

10 - 90

This section consists of questions that are based on audio or video clips which begin to play automatically. You hear each audio or video clip only once so listen carefully. You are allowed to take notes.

Speaking and Writing

Questions

Not fixed

Duration

54-67 Minutes

Score

10 - 90

To assess speaking, your skills will be tested by your ability to produce spoken English in an academic environment. The writing section will require you to write responses in academic English using correct grammar and spelling.

Reading

Questions

Not fixed

Duration

29-30 Minutes

Score

10 - 90

This section contains 15-20 independent and integrated skills items, depending on the combination of items in a given test. There will be different response formats, including multiple-choice, re-order paragraphs, and fill in the blanks.

Fees

Registration Fees

INR 15900

Late Fee

INR 665

PTE Exam Registration Process

To register for PTE one can apply online through the PTE official website

Step 1

Visit PTE official website for registration, http://pearsonpte.com/

Step 2

Choose and confirm your exam date basis the availability on your nearest test center

Step 3

Complete your profile information

Step 4

Make payment and receive the confirmation email

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FAQs

Where is PTE Academic recognised?

Since 2009 PTE Academic has been rapidly accepted by universities, governments, professional bodies and employers around the world as a valid and reliable assessment of academic English proficiency.

How is PTE Academic scored?

PTE Academic is assessed using automated scoring technology and test takers are provided with a score from 10-90 overall and across all skills. Pearson’s 10-90 scale is based on the Global Scale of English.

In which countries is PTE valid?

PTE Academic is accepted in all the major countries which are study hubs like Australia, New Zealand, USA, UK, India, Canada, etc.