PTE Exam 2024 - Dates, Registration, Fees, Pattern, Preparation, Result

Candidates who are appearing for the PTE should check the PTE eligibility criteria. The conducting body has no specific PTE eligibility criteria for its test-takers. However, students need to check the eligibility requirements for the university or organisation they are applying to. Here are some of the basic PTE exam eligibility criteria for international students.

• PTE Age Requirements: The candidate must be at least 16 years of age. If the candidate is under 18 years of age, then he or she must submit proof of parental consent in order to be eligible to sit for the examination. There is no bar on the maximum age requirement.
• PTE Academic Requirements: Students who have completed their secondary education can easily take the PTE examination.
• Students with Disabilities: For students with disabilities, accommodations are provided by the Pearson PTE authority. However, students must apply for the arrangements in advance to guarantee that various amenities are available.
• Number of Attempts: There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the PTE test.
• PTE Eligibility for Identification: Aspirants must provide appropriate documents to validate their identification.
• Institution or Employer Requirements: Students must check the eligibility requirements of the institutes they are applying to as the PTE score requirements may vary for each institution.

To apply for the PTE Academic  examination, a candidate must register for a Pearson VUE account on the official website through the following procedure:

How to register for the Pearson PTE exam?

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to register for the PTE test:

Step 1: Visit the official PTE login website.

Step 2: Agree to the PTE Terms and Conditions to move to the next step.

Step 3: Click on 'Book a test' to choose PTE test centre, date, and time.

Step 4: Click on "Start" on the PTE application form.

Step 5: Enter all the necessary information to set up an online PTE Academic account. Click "Next" after filling out the PTE application form.

Step 6: Provide a legal name as per your ID. Remember in case the name doesn't match the ID, the candidate will be exempted from the test.  

Step 7: Read the policies mentioned on the Pearson website and pay the necessary PTE test fees. Payment can be made through internet banking. Make sure to keep your payment receipt for future reference.

Step 8: Pearson will confirm your account by email within 48 hours after your application submission.

Step 9: Use your registration details to log in to your Pearson account to schedule your PTE exam date, modify your appointment schedule, and update your personal information.

Candidates are advised to take a printout of the acknowledgement receipt for future reference. 

PTE Test Fees

The PTE exam fees in India is Rs 17,000 inclusive of 18% sales tax. The PTE exam fee 2024 for both the PTE Academic and PTE Academic online is the same. The details of PTE test fees for various PTE tests are mentioned below.

PTE Exam Fees in India

PTE Rescheduling Fees

Candidates can reschedule their PTE test date at least 14 days before the original test date. After 14 days no rescheduling will be done. Pearson charges no additional test fees for exam rescheduling done before 14 days of the test date. The rescheduling can be done only up to 6 times for the booked PTE test date.

PTE Cancellation Fees

Applicants can cancel their PTE test free of charge before 14 days of the actual test date. A full refund will be processed to the candidate's bank account used during the transaction. 

PTE Exam Cancellation Refund Policy

The PTE Academic test comprises 3 different sections or parameters upon which the candidate’s proficiency in English is evaluated. These include: Reading, Listening, and Speaking & Writing. The duration of PTE exam is around 135 minutes for all test formats. 

PTE Academic 2024 Exam Pattern 

PTE Test Format: Sections and Question Types

As mentioned above, PTE test pattern is comprised of 3 sections: Reading, Listening, and Speaking & Writing. Details of each test section are mentioned below.

PTE Exam Pattern: Speaking and Writing

PTE speaking & writing section assesses the English speaking skills and the ability to produce written English students in an academic environment. 

• Duration: 54-67 min
• Question Types: 7 different question types: Read aloud, Repeat sentence, Describe image, Re-tell lecture, Essay, Summarise written text and Answer short question. 

PTE Test Pattern: Reading

This section of the PTE exam pattern assesses the ability of the students to read and write in English. The type of questions covered in PTE reading section include: Fill in the blanks, Multiple-choice answers, and Re-order paragraphs. 

• Duration: 29–30 min
• Question Types: 5 different question types

PTE Exam Format: Listening

PTE listening section assesses the candidate’s ability to understand spoken English in various contexts. The PTE Listening section includes subjects like humanitarian studies, natural sciences, social sciences, and general knowledge.

• Duration: 30–43 min
• Question Types: 8 different question types based on video and audio clips

In order to prepare properly for the PTE Academic 2024 exam, candidates must keep the following points in mind to score well on the PTE and ensure a high level of English language proficiency:

Preparation for PTE Academic Speaking & Writing:

• Practice essay writing on various topics in a timed environment.
• Always stay within the prescribed word limit for the specific writing exercise, i.e., under 100 words for the summarising the test exercise and under 500 words for the essay.
• Avoid redundancy and use unequivocal sentence structure and vocabulary. 
• Ensure that the enunciation of words is clear and avoid hesitancy.
• Do not hurry through the speaking exercises; maintain a steady oratory pace despite the time constraints.
• Do not spend time correcting oratory mistakes; carry on with the exercise regardless of botched words.
• Practice speaking aloud at home with various questions and exercises in a timed environment. 

Preparation for PTE Academic Reading:

• Manage time properly during reading exercises as the number of questions is greater than in other sections.
• Read and re-read each question before attempting to answer without giving in to overconfidence.
• Practice as many sample questions as possible.

Preparation for PTE Academic  Listening:

• Practice listening section questions from audio exercises in a timed environment.
• Maintain calm composure and listen patiently to the audio being played.
• Take notes of every potential point of information to ensure clarity while answering questions.

PTE Preparation Books

You can opt for the self-study route to prepare for the PTE Academic by referring to some of the comprehensive books available. These include:

• The Official Guide to PTE Academic
• Expert PTE Academic course book B1 and B2
• Wiley's PTE Advantage for the Academic Module

Also Read: 

• PTE Academic Preparation Tips and Tricks PDF
• PTE Academic exam guide

PTE results will be released within just 48 hours from the exam date. The candidate will receive an email once the scores have been reported and he or she can view the test scores by logging on to their Pearson VUE account. The average time for availability of result is 5 days from the test day.

Candidates will receive an email with instructions to access their scores online. After viewing their scores by logging in to their Pearson account, they can share this score with colleges and universities through this account.

The validity of PTE Academic 2024 score remains for two years. During this time, aspirants can send the scores to as many universities as they wish to. Further, they need not pay any additional fees for sharing the scores with the institutions. The candidate will also receive mail in case there is a delay in the score report or the score is on hold.

The PTE Academic score is recognised for admission to many institutions throughout the world, including those in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA. The PTE score is accepted when applying for visas by the Australian and New Zealand government.

PTE Score 

PTE scores are calculated between the range of 10 to 90 bands. A score above 75 is considered a good PTE score for top world universities. Each section is scored individually in a range of 10–90 points. 

PTE Score Chart

PTE Score Validity

PTE scores are valid up to 2 years from the date of result announcement. Students can send their PTE scorecards to various universities without paying any extra fees. 

PTE Academic has no specific cutoff score for all universities. However, a score between 50-63 is considered to be a good PTE score for top study abroad universities. 

PTE Cut-Off for Popular Universities