PTE 2025: Registration, Exam Dates & Centres, Fees, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Also Read: Why choose PTE over other English Tests to Study Abroad?

PTE Exam Latest Updates for Indian Students 2025-26

PTE exam 2025 latest updates for Indian students are given below:

• Launch of Two New Question Types: Part 1 - Speaking and Writing of the PTE Exam now consists of two new additional tasks:
  • Summarise Group Discussion, and
  • Respond to a Situation. 
• Human Scoring Introduced: The PTE exam scoring has been shifted from being completely AI-scored to being both AI and human-scored. 
• Increased Acceptance: Universities in the Netherlands and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, now accept PTE Academic for undergraduate admissions.
• PTE Academic Online Test Discontinued: PTE Academic Online exam is no longer accepted for admissions and immigration purposes.
• Acceptance for Nursing Courses in Canada: Canadian Nurse Regulators Collaborative (CNRC) now accepts PTE exam scores for international applications from nurses trained outside of Canada.
• New Partnership for Accommodation & Support: Pearson partners with University Living to help Indian students with accommodation, financial services, and logistics. The partnership also offers exclusive discounts to PTE test-takers.

The Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a computer-based English proficiency test designed for non-native English speakers who want to study, work, or immigrate to English-speaking countries. The PTE exam assesses the ability of the test takers to use English in real-world academic and professional situations by means of integrated skills tasks across the 4 key skills, such as:

• Speaking: involves oral communication and pronunciation
• Writing: involves written expression and grammar
• Reading: involves comprehension of academic and general texts
• Listening: involves understanding spoken English in various contexts

What is the PTE Full Form?

The full form of the PTE exam is "Pearson Test of English". The test is conducted by the Pearson PLC Group and based on the needs of test takers, there are 4 different types of the PTE test, which will be discussed in further sections.  

Check out the details on the PTE exam in the video below. 

The PTE exam is categorised into three major types:

1. PTE Academic
2. PTE Core
3. PTE UK Visa Tests

Let us learn about each of these types of PTE tests below.

1. PTE Academic Exam

The three main purposes of taking the PTE Academic (PTE-A) exam are:

1. University and college admissions, globally,
2. Visa applications to Australia and New Zealand, and
3. Professional registrations. 

The PTE-A test is for non-native English speakers who wish to work, study or migrate abroad. The exam is completely online (computer-based), takes 2 hours to complete, and its results are typically released in 2 business days. It is accepted by over 3900 universities globally and the Australian and New Zealand governments for all sorts of visa applications and for professional registrations. 

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2. PTE Core Exam

It is a general English test that is accepted by the Canadian government (IRCC) for immigration purposes under all economic classes, including:

1. permanent residency, and
2. citizenship.

Like the PTE Academic test, PTE Core is completely online, but differs in testing only the general speaking, writing, reading and listening skills in the English language. 

3. PTE UK Visa Tests

These tests are aimed at facilitating the UK visa applications to work and settle in the UK. There are two categories of PTE UK Visa Tests:

1. PTE Academic UKVI Test
2. PTE Home Tests

Both of these types of tests serve different purposes, as discussed below.

1. PTE Academic UKVI Test: The PTE Academic UKVI Test is a UK Home Office-approved four-skill Secure English Language Test (SELT). The test content and format are identical to that of the PTE Academic test, but your score report for the PTE Academic UKVI test would contain a 'Unique Reference Number' (URN) for the UK visa application. The test scores can be used for study and work purposes, as given below.
   1. For study purposes: accepted for a Student route visa to study below degree-level courses at institutions which are not the 'higher education institutions' in the UK. 
   2. For work purposes: accepted for Skilled Worker Visa route, Innovator visa, Start-up visa and the Minister of Religion visa (Tier 2).
2. PTE Home Tests: Three types of PTE Home tests are there - 
   
   1. PTE Home A1: This test assesses the basic English speaking and listening skills required for your daily life and work in the UK. The test is accepted for spouse visa, parent of a dependent visa, sportsperson visa and Representative of an Overseas Business visa.
   2. PTE Home A2: This test assesses the basic English speaking and listening skills required for your daily life in the UK. This test should be taken if you wish to extend your spouse visa or 'parent of a dependent' visa.
   3. PTE Home B1:This test assesses English speaking and listening skills required for your daily life in the UK. The test is the right choice for citizenship and 'Indefinite Leave to Remain' (also called the PR in UK) applications. 

There is no need to be an expert in the English language to qualify for the PTE exam. The Pearson PTE exam doesn’t test your literary or academic expertise in English — it just evaluates your ability to communicate effectively in the English language in real-world academic or work settings. The PTE Academic exam, hence, determines whether you'll be able to understand your lectures, discuss with your peers and hold necessary conversations in day-to-day life in a foreign country when you're out for studying abroad.  

The PTE Academic test ensures that you are ready to study abroad in a country where English is the primary medium of instruction among students from global backgrounds.

Still, here are some of the points of the PTE exam eligibility criteria that you need to keep in mind while registering:

1. Age Limit: 
   • There is no minimum or maximum age limit for applicants; however, being at least 16 years old at the time of PTE exam registration is highly recommended.
   • If you are between 16 and 18 years old, then you will need to provide parental consent to take the PTE exam to study abroad. 
   • Specific rules and regulations need to be confirmed with Pearson PTE if you're below 16 years of age. 
2. Educational Qualifications: While it is not encouraged, but highly recommended, the applicants must have attained their high school education at the time of registration.
3. Nationality: There is no bar on the nationality of the test takers and applicants from any country can take the PTE test. The exam is suitable for non-native English speakers who seek to study, live and work abroad where English is the primary language. 
4. Bias for Language: The PTE exam does not assess particularly for the British or American accents of the English language. The test is designed for assessing international English, and the AI scoring algorithms are trained with data from around 10,000+ individuals of different nationalities and different languages. 

Who should take the PTE exam?

Non-native English speakers who wish to study, work or migrate abroad should take the PTE exam. The exam is suitable for non-native test takers who wish to have their exam scores released earlier and test in a completely online setting to prove their proficiency in English for admissions and working abroad purposes.

Check Colleges Accepting PTE:

• MS Colleges Accepting PTE Academic scores
• MBA Colleges Accepting PTE Academic scores

PTE Academic Syllabus includes three sections - Speaking & Writing (Part 1), Reading (Part 2), and Listening (Part 3). You get marked on these three sections separately, and you get the PTE Academic total score as well. 

There are now 10 types of questions in Part 1, 5 types of questions in Part 2 and 8 types of questions in Part 3 of the exam. You get scores for only 22 question types as the first task of the PTE exam, i.e. Personal Introduction is not a part of scoring. However, it is a crucial aspect of the test as your recorded introduction is shared with the universities of your choice along with your PTE Score Report. Check out the time allowed for each part of the PTE exam below: 

How long is the PTE Exam?

The PTE exam is 2 hours long, including the two new question types introduced in Part 1 of the exam. However, Pearson suggests that if a student needs more time to complete their test, then the test can be stretched to up to ~2:15 hours. 

It is important for candidates to understand the Pearson PTE Academic Exam syllabus in order to excel in it. The PTE Academic exam is broadly divided into the PTE Speaking and Writing Section, PTE Reading Section, and PTE Listening Section.

Candidates can check out the detailed PTE Syllabus for each category below:

To register for a slot for the PTE Academic exam, one must log in to the My PTE portal and follow the steps given below.

Also Read: PTE Academic Exam Preparation Plan for 4 Weeks

Steps to Register for the PTE Academic Exam:

Step 1: Visit "www.mypte.pearsonpte.com" and create a free account.

Step 2: On signing in, you will be presented with the "Welcome" home screen. Click on "Find Your Test".

Step 3: Enter your desired country and the purpose of your visit (study abroad). You will be presented with PTE Academic as the favourable test. 

Step 4: Click on "Book PTE Academic".

Step 5: You will be presented with some more "booking questions" that involve questions about your primary language, some conditions pertaining to the sharing of data and the ID policy, how you got to know about the PTE exam, the country you want to visit, whether or not you're working, purpose and the level of education you wish to undertake if "study" is your chosen purpose for the exam. 

Step 6: On clicking "Next", you will be presented with the "PTE Policies" page that includes the exam day instructions, the ID policy and the cancellation, rescheduling and retaking policies of the PTE exam. Once you accept these conditions, you will be redirected to the "PersonVue" page to find your slot.

Step 7: You are required to look for your nearby location in the search bar and select from one of the available test centres at a time slot that will be convenient for you.

Step 8: Pay the registration fees (INR 18,000), and your PTE Academic exam slot will be booked. The receipt and registration confirmation will be sent to you via email.

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Conditions for PTE Exam Slot Booking: 

The following conditions must be met for PTE exam registration to avoid any problems pertaining to your exam in the future.

•  You must be over 18 years of age. If you are under 18, you will be required to present the parent's or guardian's consent. 
• Do not create more than one My PTE account.
• Abide by the given exam-day policies. 

How can I register for the Pearson PTE Exam via Phone?

PTE Phone Registration: After registering on the My PTE portal, candidates can also register for the PTE Exam via phone. Indian students wanting to register for the PTE exam can contact the PTE Academic testing body by dialling: 00080 0440 2020. (Operating hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm local time; closed on local holidays.)

PTE Exam Day Tips 2025

Let us check the PTE exam day instructions, given below:

PTE Exam Day Tips

Candidates looking to appear for the PTE Academic Exam can go through the PTE Exam Day tips mentioned below. 

• There should be no question of missing breakfast. A moderately heavy breakfast would fuel you for a longer period of time. Candidates are recommended to carry a light snack or a fruit with them to satisfy that untamed hunger pang.
• Candidates are advised to wear loose clothes that would get them through all temperatures. It is very important for the candidate to feel comfortable while taking the exam.
• Candidates are required to reach 30 minutes before the reporting time at the PTE Academic Test centre, as this would enable them to arrive on time and avoid any last-minute hassle.
• Once at the PTE Test Centre, candidates would be required to show their identification proof, which should be a valid passport, to proceed further. For security reasons, the candidate would have his/her photograph taken and biometrics scanned at the time of verification of ID for official use only.
• Candidates would be provided with a locker facility for the safekeeping of the belongings that they bring to the PTE Test Centre. These could include their electronics, such as a watch or their mobile phone, snacks and their bag if they have any on them.
• Once they have kept their personal belongings in their designated area, they will be ushered into their test-taking room. Candidates should make sure that no restricted items are on them while appearing for the exam. They would be ushered into their system to take the PTE Academic exam.
• During the PTE Exam, students will be allowed to take a break of 10 mins. After this time, they would be again required to report back to the PTE Testing Room.

What to expect on the test day?

Candidates are required to arrive at least 30 minutes before their test to check in and pass security. They should not forget to bring an acceptable ID, usually a passport, for the smooth functioning of the exam formalities.

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