Required For
Student & migration applications in multiple countries
Mode of taking test
Computer Based
Test Type
English Proficiency Test
About PTE Exam
PTE is a computer-based assessment designed to gauge the English language proficiency of candidates aiming for academic or immigration purposes. It comprehensively evaluates the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills of individuals for whom English is not a native language. PTE Academic focuses on assessing practical, academic English, incorporating excerpts from lectures and visual elements like graphs and charts. The test provides exposure to a variety of accents, including British, American, and non-native speakers, mirroring the diverse linguistic scenarios encountered in everyday life.
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.
CENTRE AND ADMIT CARD
There are 35 PTE test centers available in India spread across all major states and
cities
DATE AND FREQUENCY
The exam is conducted throughout the year at the designated Test Centers across
the country
SCORE REPORTING
You can send your score to as many institutions as you like for free.
SCORE VALIDITY
2 Years
RESULT
PTE Academic test results become accessible just 48 hours after the examination,
accessible through your online account. An email notification will be sent to inform
you as soon as your scores are ready for viewing.
TIME DURATION
2 Hours
SCORE RANGE
10 - 90
Sections
LISTENING
Not fixed
Questions
30-43 mints
Duration
10-90
Score
This section features questions derived from audio or video clips that commence playing automatically. Each audio or video clip is presented only once, so attentive listening is crucial. Note-taking is permitted to aid your understanding.
SPEAKING AND WRITING
Not fixed
Questions
54-67 mints
Duration
10-90
Score
For the speaking assessment, your proficiency will be evaluated through your capacity to articulate spoken English within an academic context. In the writing section, you'll be tasked with crafting responses in academic English, ensuring proper grammar and spelling.
READING
Not fixed
Questions
29-30 mints
Duration
10-90
Score
This segment comprises 15-20 skill items, both independent and integrated, the exact number depending on the specific test's item combination. Various response formats, such as multiple-choice, re-order paragraphs, and fill in the blanks, will be employed.
Fee
INR15900
Registration Fee
INR 665
Late Fee
PTE Exam Registration Process
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Questions
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Pearson Test of English
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INR 15,900, The standard PTE Academic exam fee is Rs 15,900. If the candidate is booking his PTE exam within 48 hours of the PTE test date, the candidate would be required to pay a PTE Late Booking Fee.
PTE is accepted by countries like Australia USA, UK, Ireland, Singapore
Conducting body of the PTE Academic Exam has not laid down any education qualification criteria for candidates wanting to appear for the PTE Academic test.
PTE general, PTE academic, PTE young learners
The only criteria it has is that the candidate’s age has to be a minimum of 16 years. Another rule, If the candidate’s age is less than 18 years, then candidates have to give information about parental consent. Candidates can give this exam as many times as they want. There is no maximum age barrier also. For this exam, you have to give basic information about your age, parental consent, grades etc. Many students give this exam even after 10th to complete their higher studies abroad.
Your PTE exam scores will be available online within five business days after you complete the exam. You will receive an email notification when your scores are available.
The PTE exam is divided into three main sections: Speaking and Writing, Reading, and Listening. The Speaking and Writing section consist of tasks such as personal introductions, describing images, and retelling lectures. The Reading section consists of tasks such as multiple-choice questions and reordering paragraphs. The Listening section consists of tasks such as multiple-choice questions and summarizing spoken text.
The PTE exam is a three-hour exam that consists of a total of 20 Speaking and Writing tasks, 30 Reading tasks, and 40 Listening tasks. The exam is scored on a scale of 10-90 points, with higher scores indicating a higher level of language proficiency. Your score is based on your performance on all tasks in the exam, with a greater emphasis on tasks that require more advanced language skills.
