• PTE Academics- Pearson test of English Academics is an advanced computer based test which is taken as a proof of English proficiency of the candidates who are aspiring for higher studies in abroad as well as for immigration purpose ( Australia).
  • The Test is authorized and commenced by Pearson Publisher of Britain and EdExcel group , which is Australia’s largest examining body.
  • The PTE Academics is endorsed by GMAC ( Graduate management admission council ) And worldwide recognized and accepted by thousands of prestigious institution in the UK, Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Ireland and many more around the Globe including INSEAD, Yale University, London Business School, Harvard Business school
  • "PTE Academics" is also approved by Australian Border Agency and the Australian department of immigration and citizenship for visa application.

There are 3 parts of this examination which lasts for approximately 3 hours- Speaking& writing, Reading and listening with additional 10 min break after Reading section. The scores are normally valid for 2 years.

Exam Scoring pattern :

  • Overall Score, 70 to 91 task , 20 different task types.(Score range from 10 to 90)
  • Communicative skill score, speaking , writing , listening and reading( Score range from 10 to 90)
  • Enabling skill score. Grammar, oral fluency , pronunciation , spelling , Vocabulary and written disclosure .(Score range from 10 to 90 )
Section Time Limit Questions
Speaking & Writing 77-93 minutes 38-47 questions
Reading 32-41 minutes 15-20 questions
Break 10 minutes -
Listening 45-57 minutes 17-25 questions
ITEM  FEES
Registration Rs 11,300*
Late Registration Fee Rs 14,125**
Rescheduling Pay reduced fee for the new test date ( 25% of exam fee if it’s done more than 7 days before the exam date) or Pay full registration fee for new examination
Cancelling Partial refund 50% if it’s done more than 7 days before the exam date. Or No refund if it’s done less than 7 days before the exam date

*Fee may vary from time to time.
** A late registration fee of 25% is applied if registration is done within 28 hours of the test date.

Yes, the test is given in one day and it takes approximately 3hours.
PTE Academics is unlimited you can take the test as many times as you want .However it is advisable that you must wait for your scores before booking the next test date.
Your score will be valid for 2 years from the date the test was taken.
The scores are available Within 5 days after the exam date.
You can send as many applications to universities and colleges and that too free without any charge but in one day you can send your PTE score card to only 7 universities.
Almost all the universities consider the best score.
You must score a minimum of 36 in all the modules of PTE Academics if you are applying for proficient level. However you must achieve 51 or more in all skills for passing the admission criteria of universities and colleges.
Yes you can do so , however if you fail to appear on the exam date you will not receive any refund for that. You may receive a partial refund if u cancel the exam date before 7 days of the set exam.
The applicant should be minimum of 16 years of age or else he/she need to submit the proof of parental consent.
You can re-evaluate the test within 14 days of your examination by paying the re-checking application fee. You cannot apply for a rescore once you have send the scores to institutions or after re-applying for a test.

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