PTE Exam 2025: Full Form, Eligibility, Pattern, PTE Registration, Fees, Exam Dates, Results & Score

PTE Exam, conducted by Pearson PLC group, is an online computer-based English test that is trusted globally for study, work, and visa applications to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the UK. The global recognition of PTE is increasing, over 3,300+ universities and colleges worldwide, including Oxford University, Harvard Business School, and Yale accept PTE Academic scores. This comprehensive test PTE assesses a candidate's English listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills via a single two-hour online exam. So far, Pearson delivered more than 8,27000 PTE tests globally. In the first half of 2023, Pearson saw a 76% surge in PTE Academic volumes on a global scale, mainly due to its increasing popularity in India. For Indian students seeking to take the PTE exam, detailed information about the test is covered below to ensure a smooth and successful exam experience.

What is the full form of PTE?

The full form of PTE is the Pearson Test of English: 'P' for Pearson, organizer of the English language proficiency test. 'T' for Test, assessing non-native speakers in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. 'E' for English, essential for studying abroad. A mnemonic acronym for global readiness.

PTE Exam Overview

PTE stands for Pearson Test of English, is a computer based English language proficiency test that evaluates the candidate’s ability to listen, read, write, and speak English. The exam dates to take the test are available round the clock and can be booked until the last minute. PTE exam is available in three forms- Academic, General, and Home. PTE results are declared fast, typically in two business days.

Know a glimpse of the PTE test from the below table.

Conducting Body	Pearson PLC Group
Official Website	https://www.pearsonpte.com/pte-academic
PTE exam types	Academic, General
PTE exam eligibility	Academic: students over the age of 16 General: No eligibility
Number of sections in PTE test	Academic: 3 General: 2
PTE exam duration	Academic: 2 hours 15 minutes General: 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes
Mode of exam	online
PTE exam fee	$210 (INR 18,000), for home PTE test INR 15,284/-
PTE Results availability	Within 2 days of the test date

Does the PTE test check more than one skill at a time?

Yes, Every question in the test structure is designed in such a way that it tests two skills together, like reading and speaking or listening and reading. PTE Academic is an integrated skill test, that tests up to 2 skills each.

What are the types of PTE exam?

There are three (3) types of PTE exams available globally:

1. PTE  Academic
2. PTE General
3. PTE Home

1. What is PTE Academic (PTE-A)?

The PTE Academic test, conducted round a year, is designed for international students to evaluate their proficiency in the English language. Most educational institutions globally accept PTE as proof of English fluency. Additionally, The Australian and New Zealand governments accept this test for immigration purposes.

What is PTE Academic UKVI?

UK Home Office approved, PTE Academic UKVI is a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for all UK visas requiring a 4-skill language test. It is ideal for students planning to work, study, or live in the UK. However, test takers should note that there is no major difference between PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI, a minor difference lies in the registration process. This PTE testing is available in morethan 40 countries.

2. What is PTE General?

PTE General (formerly known as the London Test of English), also referred to as the International Certificate comprises a written paper and an interview. This test is designed for vocational purposes, to acknowledge success in English language study. However, immigration authorities do not accept this test for visas.

3. What is PTE Home?

PTE Home is an English-speaking and listening test that is accepted by the UK Home Office for family and work visas. The PTE Home English test is divided into PTE Home A1, PTE Home A2, and PTE Home B1 tests. Mainly those who are applying for a family or settlement visas in the UK take this test. 

Who can take the PTE Exam? 

International students seeking to study abroad can take the PTE exam. Candidates must be at least 16 years old to take the PTE Academic and General tests. There is no age restriction for PTE Home. 

How many times can I appear for the PTE Academic Exam?

There is no limit set by Pearson. Students can take the PTE Academic exam as many times as they want but with a gap of 5 days.

Latest Update on PTE Exam 2025

Revised PTE Fees February 2024: Candidates willing to appear for the PTE exam in India have to pay the revised PTE fee of INR 18,000/- inclusive of 18% tax. The split up is a base fee of INR 15,245 + an extra 18% tax of INR 2,745.72, which brings the total PTE cost to INR 18,000 for Indian students. However, the Candidates willing to take the PTE Home test can pay the PTE exam fee of INR 15,284. 

Launching PTE Core test February 2024: Pearson introduced a new option PTE Core exam for people aiming to get Canadian PR or citizenship, and opened bookings on February 12th, 2024. It is a single 2-hour computer-based test accepted by IRCC for Canadian immigration and citizenship.

New Trial Questions for PTE Academic January 2024: The two new trial questions have been added in the speaking section of the PTE test as a part of Pearson’s ongoing research. They are Respond to a Situation and Summarize Group Discussion. You will not be scored on these trial questions, but still need to attempt them as a part of the test. Your performance on the given real-life academic scenarios will be used as a part of their research to see how well this task works. However, the two new trial questions will no longer be seen in the tests after January 31, 2024.

PTE Academic Exam Eligibility

The candidates over the age of 16 can take the PTE Exam. The conducting body of PTE Academic Exam, Pearson PLC group has not set any specific criteria. However, Candidates planning to take the PTE exam must consider some factors as a part of PTE Exam Eligibility criteria. They are: 

• Students age must be at least 16 years old to take the PTE Academic test.
• Candidates in the 16-18 years age group must fill out and submit a parental consent form before taking the test. You can download the form from the official PTE exam website.
• For the PTE General test, there is no specific eligibility requirement.

PTE Exam Pattern

The PTE Exam Pattern is designed to check whether the candidates are capable to study at international institutions. Students prove their proficiency in English reading, listening, speaking, and writing suitably in a foreign land through their PTE scores to the admission committee as well as visa officers.

PTE Section	Number of question types	Duration
Speaking and Writing	7	54-67 minutes
Reading	5	29-30 minutes
Listening	8	30-43 minutes

Considering the marks scored in all these sections, you get a total score for PTE Academic.

PTE Syllabus

The PTE Academic syllabus is divided into four sections: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Before you prepare for the PTE test, it is necessary to understand the entire syllabus pattern to take the test effectively and score high. The list of question types you can expect in each section is given below:

PTE Speaking & Writing section topics

PTE speaking and writing section tests your English speaking and writing skills.

Task Duration: 54-67 minutes

The Question types present in this section are:

1. Personal Introduction
2. Read Aloud
3. Repeat Sentence
4. Describe Image
5. Re-tell Lecture
6. Answer Short Question
7. Summarize Written Text
8. Essay

PTE Reading Section Topics

The topics of the PTE Reading section extensively measure the candidate's independent and integrated skills. 

Task Duration: 29-30 minutes

The question types included in the PTE Reading section are related to the following topics:

1. Reading & Writing: Fill in the blanks
2. Multiple choice, Multiple Answer
3. Re-order Paragraphs
4. Fill in the blanks
5. Multiple Choice, Single Answer

PTE Listening Section Topics

The PTE Listening test is designed to check student's ability to listen, read and write.

Task duration: 30-43 minutes

The types of questions students face in the PTE Listening section are

1. Summarize Spoken Text
2. Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers
3. Fill in the blanks
4. Highlight Correct Summary
5. Multiple Choice, Single Answer
6. Select Missing Word
7. Highlight Incorrect Words
8. Write from Dictation

PTE Scoring

The PTE Academic exam scores are reported using the Global Scale of English (GSE) ranging from 10-90, with 10 being the lowest, with increments of 1 point. PTE Score Calculator is machine-automated. Scores are awarded based on a person’s communicative and enabling skills. These scores reflect the candidate’s ability in reading, speaking, writing, and understanding verbal instructions in English. In the score report, these scores are represented in the form of a graph, providing students with a clear understanding of their core language skills and areas of improvement.

Who Accepts PTE Academic Scores?

Thousands of educational institutions across the world accept the scores of the PTE Academic test. Besides this, the Governments of Australia and New Zealand also accept PTE Academic scores for visa purposes. Hence, students wanting to study in major English-speaking countries like the UK, Australia, USA, and Canada can take the PTE Academic exam to prove their efficiency in English. Recognized by 74 countries worldwide, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a valuable choice for students to study or work abroad. Read here to learn more about  PTE Accepted Countries and Colleges.

PTE Score Chart

Check the below table for PTE Score Chart. It contains PTE Score Interpretation and benchmarks.

PTE Score	CEFR Level	English Proficiency Level
85-90	C2	Expert
76-84	C1	Advanced
59-75	B2	Upper Intermediate
43-58	B1	Intermediate
30-42	A2	Elementary
10-29	A1	Beginner

 

All about PTE Core English Test 

The world’s leading learning company Pearson launched a new English language proficiency test PTE Core. This test is designed for candidates who seek permanent economic immigration to Canada or Canadian Citizenship. This new addition to the PTE portfolio shares many unique features of PTE Academic. The key difference is that the PTE Core exam (designed with a real-life, non-academic focus) is to meet Canada’s specific migration needs and IRCC’s language proficiency requirements. It can also be used to examine Vocational test takers' English proficiency in any country. This 2-hour-long computer-based exam taken in a nearby test center assesses four English language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The first PTE Core tests can be taken from February 12th, 2024.

Gio Giovannelli, President of the English Language Learning division at Pearson, said: “We are excited to roll out PTE Core to test takers across the world. It was designed to test real life language skills and allows test takers to showcase their proficiency and be themselves in English. Whether people are looking to work, study or migrate to Canada, there’s a Pearson English language proficiency test that suits their requirements.”

How to send your PTE Core Score report to IRCC?

The process is quite simple, You can enter the IRCC Unique Reference Number (URN) given in the score report onto your visa application form. So that the Canadian government can verify your results.

How to Register for Pearson Test of English (PTE) 2025?

Candidates who want to register for PTE exam 2025 must follow the steps mentioned below to book their PTE exam slot successfully. 

Indian students wanting to book PTE Academic online need a valid Indian passport. Also, candidates need to keep valid ID proof handy to show on the day of the PTE exam otherwise they will not be allowed to enter the PTE exam centre. Here are the detailed instructions for PTE Registration 2025:

• Open the PTE Academic official website
• Create your Pearson Account by giving your personal details. Make sure it aligns with your passport details.
• Complete the PTE Registration process by filling out the test preferences, exam histories, etc.
• Upon completion of the PTE registration process, within 48 hours you receive an email from Pearson with your login credentials.
• Log in and select your nearest Test centre. You can also opt for the PTE at Home test, at this stage.
• Select the suitable exam date and time to appear for the PTE exam.
• Once you select your PTE slot, date, and time, you will be asked to click the checkout button.
• Once you receive slot confirmation, Pay the PTE Exam fee (INR 17,000/-) and finalize your PTE exam booking.

Finally, your PTE Exam Booking/ PTE Slot Booking will be done by carefully following the above steps. 

PTE at Home

For the convenience of students, PTE at Home test is now available, which can be scheduled up to 24 hours in advance. For registration, one must visit the official website and create a test taker profile on the MyPTEaccount Online webpage. The exam fee for the PTE at Home test is the same as the PTE Academic test, Rs.18000/-. Candidates registering for the PTE online test should note that there are certain requirements to be followed to opt for the PTE at Home test, which includes

• Should select a quiet and private location
• Need a reliable computer with a webcam and a wired headset
• A strong internet connection.
• Necessary system requirements: Must download and run the OnVUEsoftware for a system check using the PTE Academic online webpage before scheduling the test.

PTE Registration Other modes

Candidates can also opt to register for the PTE exam via phone besides this much preferred online method. For telephonic registration of the PTE Examination, Indian students can call the PTE Academic testing body by dialing: 00080 0440 2020, from Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm local time, closed on local holidays. 

What are the registration deadlines for the PTE Academic exam?

There is no specific deadline for registering PTE Academic exam. Candidates can register up to 24 hours before their desired test date, providing great flexibility. However, registering early is recommended to secure your preferred slot as the popular test dates and locations might fill up quickly.

PTE Exam Fee 2025

The PTE Exam fee in India for the PTE Academic exam is Rs.18000 (inclusive of 18% tax) and for the PTE at Home exam, it is Rs. 15,284 INR. For PTE Academic in India, the base PTE Exam fee is INR 15,245, and an additional 18% tax payable, INR 2,745.72, brings the total PTE test price to INR 18,000. If the candidate books the PTE exam slot within 48 hours of the test date, then he/she must pay the PTE Late booking fee.

How much is the late registration fee for PTE?

PTE imposes a nominal charge of ₹695 if you book your seat within 48 hours of the exam date.

How to Cancel or Reschedule the PTE Exam?

Candidates who don’t want to take the test after slot booking can claim a full refund 14 days before the exam date. This cancelling or rescheduling PTE test date process can be done through PTE official website. One can also reschedule their PTE exam 2025 to any other date via phone or online. 

PTE Exam Dates

The PTE exam is conducted throughout the year at multiple test centres across the country. However, the PTE exam dates may vary from place to place. The available timeslots to appear for the test are 8 AM, 10:15  AM, 12:30 AM, 1:15 PM, 02:45 PM, 3:30 PM, 5 PM, and 7:15 PM. Candidates are advised to check the PTE official website for the availability of their desired dates and time slots to take the test. 

PTE Exam Centres

There are 400+ test centres for Pearson PTE worldwide. For the candidates taking the PTE test from India, here is the list of PTE test centres available for their next PTE Academic Exam:

PTE Exam Test Centres in India 2025-26
Ahmedabad	Rajkot
Delhi/ New Delhi	Nagpur	Chandigarh
Bangalore	Cochin (Kerala)	Jalandhar
Chennai	Hyderabad	Kolkata
Coimbatore	Ludhiana	Pune
Mumbai	Patiala	Vijayawada
Noida	Vadodara	Haryana
Rajkot	Ahmedabad

PTE Test Day rules and regulations

• Candidates must reach PTE Academic Centre 30 minutes before the reporting time to avoid last-minute hassles.
• Candidates must carry an identity proof- a valid passport to show their identification proof at the test Centre as an exam formality.
• Candidates must make sure that they don’t carry any restricted items with them while appearing for the exam. They can use the locker facilities provided at the test centre for safekeeping their personal belongings like mobile phones, bags, etc.
• Candidates will be given 10 minutes of break time during the test. After availing break, they must report back to the PTE testing room.
• Finally, we advise candidates to feel comfortable and stress-free while taking the test for a positive testing experience and improved outcomes.

PTE Test Results Availability

PTE Exam results are usually available online within 2 working days from the date of taking the test. More than 90% of test-takers in India have received their PTE test results within 48 hours of taking the test. Pearson will email you with instructions to log in as soon as your scores are available. Then you can simply log in to your MyPTE account to see your score report. You can also share your results/score report with your desired colleges and universities unlimited through your Pearson account. Note that universities don’t accept PTE academic score reports in paper or PDF versions.

How to send PTE Score Report to Colleges/Universities?

• Log in to your MyPTE Account.
• Click on “View Score Reports”.
• Then click the button “Send Scores”.
• Type the name of the institution you chose to send
• Check the details, scroll down the page, and click Next.
• Then click “Next” again to confirm.

How long PTE Academic scores are valid?

Your PTE Academic exam scores are valid for 2 years.

Can I retake the PTE exam?

You can retake the PTE test if you are disappointed with the scores you have achieved. But before booking, you must wait until you receive the scores of the test already being taken.

When should I ask for a PTE Rescore?

You can request a rescore if you are unsatisfied with the PTE score you received. However, before doing so, you must remember that PTE is a computer-scored test, hence the chances of scoring errors are highly minimal. Rescoring is applicable for only spoken responses and open-ended written responses. If the score changes, the updated score will replace the previous one and a revised score report will be issued to reflect the new score.

Candidates are allowed to request a rescore only for their most recent PTE Academic test. They are restricted from requesting a rescore if they have scheduled another test or sent their reports to an institution. 

PTE Preparation Tips

Newer methods of PTE preparation like PTE Preparation online and The free official Practice App launched by Pearson PTE for the benefit of the students are gaining popularity. However, a lot of times PTE test-takers are often confused about the right direction of their PTE Preparation plan to yield the best results. Fear no more! Check out the best PTE preparation tips given below for maximizing your scores:

• Know about your targeted score. Assess your current English proficiency skills, this will help you to decide the amount of hard work you need to put in to get the desired score.
• Before preparing for the exam, knowing about the PTE exam pattern and how your PTE test is scored is important.
• To achieve a high score on the PTE test on the initial attempt, Focusing on grammar and vocabulary skills, and improving pronunciation and fluency in English is important.
• To start preparing for the test, choose the best PTE books and Resources available online or offline (or PTE App). You can also opt for coaching in professional institutes (like Kanan International) to get your desired results on the very first attempt.
• Once the preparation is done, take practice tests through the PTE Academic Official Practice app or other external sources to feel the real exam experience. This helps you to become comfortable with the test environment, reduces exam anxiety, and boosts your confidence on the test day.

Comparing PTE vs IELTS vs TOEFL

When it comes to the test race, PTE is relatively a newcomer compared to IELTS and TOEFL. But several factors set it apart from others, they are:

• Score Availability: The scores of the PTE test are available within 48 hours, significantly faster compared to other tests. This is especially beneficial for students facing tight deadlines.
• Scoring system: Unlike other tests (IELTS, TOEFL) that rely on human assessment for specific tests, PTE uses an Automated scoring system for all the test sections, including the speaking part.  This guarantees a unique level of consistency and impartiality in scoring.
• Flexible Exam Scheduling Options: PTE gives a scope to book for the test 24 hours in advance and also offers exam dates throughout the year. This flexibility benefits test takers to schedule or reschedule their exam date on short notice.
• Performance Feedback: PTE’s granular scoring gives detailed feedback on a range of communicative and enabling skills. This unique comprehensive feedback aids test-takers in identifying areas for improvement more effectively than general scores would.

Hye K. Pae, professor of applied linguistics and psycholinguistics in the Program of Literacy and Second Language Studies at the University of Cincinnati, specified in her 2012 research paper that Studies applying Rasch modeling to examine the PTE test's psychometric properties found high reliability coefficients for both person (.96) and item (.99) reliability, indicating the test's stability and usefulness in assessing English language learners' academic English abilities.

Is PTE easier than IELTS?

Both the PTE and IELTS test same English fundamental language skills- speaking, writing, reading, and listening. Neither of the tests is easier than the other, but differ in the mode of examination and pattern.

Preparing for PTE Academic

The primary purpose of the Pearson Test of English (PTE) is to measure the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers in an academic context. There are two methods to prepare for the PTE exam: Self-study and Coaching classes. Which path you choose to prepare depends on your language proficiency and comfort. For instance, if you are very fluent in English, you can choose self-study using available resources online. But you need to identify the right time to begin your PTE preparation. You can also opt for the preparation classes. Since PTE is relatively new compared to IELTS or TOEFL, there may be limited online resources available to access. Hence Preparation through coaching classes works well. Also, it should be noted that the structure and Pattern of the exam are different from regular tests, understanding this can significantly impact your final score.