An exam for English language competence developed and administered by Pearson VUE is the Pearson Test of English Academic. The PTE Academic test was explicitly created to evaluate and confirm language use and communication tasks in academic contexts at the university level. 

Many universities, colleges, and even nations dealing with immigration accept the PTE Academic. The PTE Academic only evaluates a candidate's fundamental comprehension of English and is not a test of in-depth English knowledge.

The two-hour PTE Syllabus test measures students' ability to comprehend the daily language rather than their proficiency with high-level English. The PTE exam's multi-level grading structure guarantees a better comprehension of the student's English language skills.

The PTE Academic scores can be used to meet the English language competence requirements for several undergraduate and graduate programs across the country, the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Secure English Language Test (SELT), required for anyone seeking to enter the UK with a VISA, is accepted by the UK VISA immigration department as PTE.

Why take the PTE Exam?

• PTE is more widely accepted across nations and continents, including Europe, the United States, Australia, and Asia.
• Less waiting and speedier results for test-takers.
• The test is computer-delivered and computer-scored, eliminating any possibility of human error.
• You can schedule a test 24 hours in advance, making it handy.
• As the PTE exam is based on applying the English language at the university level, preparation for it can help you in your international academic career.
• New Zealand and Australian visas both require a PTE score.

PTE Exam Fee

The cost of the PTE Academic exam is Rs 14,700 on average. A PTE Delayed Booking Fee must be paid if the candidate schedules his PTE exam less than 48 hours before the PTE test date.

A 25% additional charge must be paid for rescheduling the PTE exams seven days from the original date; the total registration price must be paid for postponing the PTE test day within one week of the original test date.

Candidates who register after the deadline must also pay a late booking charge of INR 695.

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PTE Exam Dates

Since the PTE Academic exam is offered several times throughout the year, students can choose the best date. Applicants must pay attention to the upcoming dates to avoid missing any exams.

Please review the PTE exam dates that are available in 2023 below.

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PTE Exam Pattern

Candidates should begin their PTE preparation by being familiar with the PTE exam format, which measures the four primary English language skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Exams for PTE Speaking and PTE Writing are taken simultaneously.

PTE Exam Eligibility

• Applicants under 18 must have parental permission to take the exam.
• Although there isn't a set minimum requirement, PTE Academic is aimed at those who want to enroll in a university or graduate-level coursework.
• The maximum number of attempts is unrestricted. However, there must be a 5-day break between tests.

PTE Exam Registration

• Sign up for a Pearson account by hitting the Sign-Up button.
• Build up the profile by logging into your PTE account.
• Fill out the reservation questions.
• Locate the chosen PTE exam time (Test centre, date, and time slot)
• Examine the PTE booking information.
• Make the payment to complete your PTE exam registration.

PTE Result and Score

Following two working days of the test day, PTE Results are often accessible online. Results for the PTE Academic are published online. Additionally, it is accessible through your PTE Academic student account. Within five business days, you will get an email with details on obtaining the results online. You must then adhere to the directions to log into your Pearson account. You can distribute your results through your Pearson account to the colleges and universities of your choice.

Your overall score is based on how well you did on the four communicative skills. Multiple communicative abilities, such as reading and speaking, listening and writing, or other combinations, are frequently asked for on test items.

The PTE Academic Exam is graded on a scale of 10 to 90, with increments of 1 point, with 10 being the lowest result. Based on a scale, the score shows how well a person can read, talk, comprehend verbal commands, and write in English. 

The results are displayed as a graph, making it simple to see both the candidate's language proficiency strengths and areas for development.

Communicative Skill Score (Indicative)

• Listening: 84
• Reading: 90
• Speaking: 80
• Writing: 90