PTE Test Dates 2023: Check City Wise PTE Test Dates & Notification in India

Here is a list of the available PTE test dates for 2023. Candidates should note that the PTE exam dates are available on multiple days across the many PTE test centres that are spread across the country. You are required to visit the official website to know about the 'PTE center near me.' In the table below, we have provided the PTE test dates that are available for the PTE exam centre mentioned below. 

PTE Test Dates New Delhi 2023

PTE Test Dates Jalandhar 2023

PTE Test Dates Chandigarh 2023

PTE Test Dates Bengaluru 2023

PTE Test Dates Hyderabad 2023

PTE Test Dates Amritsar 2023

PTE Test Dates Ahmedabad 2023

PTE Test Dates Surat 2023

PTE Test Dates Katmandu, Nepal 2023

PTE Test Dates Andhra Pradesh 2023

PTE Dates Chennai 2023

PTE Exam Dates Kolkata 2023

NOTE: Candidates are requested to visit the official website to learn more about the PTE test Dates. The above data has been sourced from the official PTE website: https://www.pearsonpte.com/pte-academic 

PTE exam dates are available across a network of over 400 test centers in over 117 countries. In India, candidates can book their PTE test dates across 35 PTE exam centers or take the exam from the comfort of their homes by opting for the PTE at Home Test. Candidates would also be glad to know that the PTE Exam has been shortened by one hour in November 2021 keeping the pandemic in mind. Know all about the changes introduced by the Pearson PLC Group on the PTE Academic Exam. 

As informed earlier, PTE exam dates are around the year as the PTE Academic test is held multiple times in a particular month. We have provided a list of the PTE Exam dates in India across states. Candidates should note that these PTE exam dates are specific to one particular PTE test centre. The centre has also been provided. Every state/city would have various PTE test centres and their PTE test dates could vary. This is only to give the PTE test taker an idea about the PTE test date availability. Candidates are also advised to check PTE test date and PTE test centre availability due to various lockdowns imposed locally and covid-19 restrictions.

The PTE exam date is held around the year and candidates have the liberty to book their PTE exam slot at their own convenience. Conducted by Pearson PLC Group, the PTE exams are held across Pearson Vue test centres as well as other private players who provide top-notch services to PTE test takers at their testing ground. PTE at home has also been introduced for candidates wanting to take the exam in the safety of their homes. 

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the PTE test centres are functional at a limited capacity or closed temporarily due to locally imposed lockdowns and SOP measures. Candidates are required to check the availability of the test centres nearest to them and go ahead with the PTE registration process.

PTE Test Dates 2023: When should you take the PTE Academic Test

A lot of times, candidates are confused about the right time to take the PTE test. Experts suggest that the right time to schedule your first PTE test date should be roughly two months before your university's first admission deadline. This way, candidates would have enough time to appear for a second PTE Academic test, if the need so arose.

With the pandemic behind us, PTE Test Centers have been functioning at full capacity keeping student safety in mind. With PTE test centers having been established in dozens of countries around the world, it is very likely there is a PTE exam center near you. In this section, we are going to be talking about how to book your PTE exam:

• Candidates are required to visit the official PTE Academic website to register for the exam
• They would be either required to select 'check availability in the homepage banner or 'book a test' in the top left corner of the PTE website
• Candidates would be then required to click 'Check test availability & book' under the PTE Academic heading
•  PTE test takers would be then required to select the test center closest to them and click next 
• Select the date and time of your exam. You’ll be asked to create (or sign in to) your myPTE account 
• Complete your profile. You should also take a moment to read our ID policy, which covers what forms of ID are acceptable to bring with you to the test.
• Review your booking details and submit your order.  
• Pay your PTE exam fee
• A summary of your appointment details will be displayed on myPTE dashboard. You’ll also receive a notification email. 

The bookings for the PTE at Home have started from October 25, 2021. The PTE at Home exam started on November 16, 2021. Candidates would be required to visit https://www.pearsonpte.com/pte-academic and create a test taker profile on the MyPTEaccount Online webpage. Candidates should note that PTE at Home tests can be scheduled up to 24 hours in advance starting November 16 onwards.

Booking your PTE at Home

Candidates who have been waiting for Pearson to introduce the 'PTE at Home' version of the PTE Exam are in for a pleasant surprise. From October 25, 2021, onwards candidates can take the ‘PTE at Home’ exam and can book their PTE Academic online test.  

PTE at Home Test Requirements

Candidates should note that PTE at Home would come with certain obligations the test taker would have to follow to be able to opt for the PTE at Home test. These include:

• A quiet and private location
• A reliable computer with a webcam
• A wired headset
• A strong internet connection
• Adequate System requirements: Candidates would be required to download and run the OnVUEsoftware - a system check via the PTE Academic Online webpage before deciding to schedule a test.

The standard PTE Academic exam fee is Rs 15,900. In case the candidate is booking his PTE exam within 48 hours of the PTE test date, the candidate would be required to pay PTE Late Booking Fee.

How to Cancel or Reschedule PTE Exam?

If you don't want to appear for the PTE Academic test, then you can claim a refund 14 calendar days before the test date. Cancelling or rescheduling the PTE Academic exam can be done on the PTE official website. Candidates can reschedule the PTE exam 2023 to any other date via phone or online. You can read more about the Cancellation and Rescheduling PTE Academic fee below.

PTE Exam Cancellation Fees

Candidates who decide not to pursue their PTE Academic test after booking their exam online have up to 14 calendar days before their test date to claim a full refund. Candidates who cancel the test, with less than 14 calendar days, but at least 7 calendar days before their test date will receive a partial refund of 50% of the test fee paid. However, no refunds would be provided to candidates for cancelling the exam less than 7 calendar days before the exam. Candidates should note that cancellation and reschedule policy does not include your test date.

PTE Rescheduling Fees

Candidates who plan to reschedule the test, with less than 14 calendar days, but at least 7 full calendar days before their test date will be required to pay 50% of the test fee. No refunds will be provided on rescheduling the exam less than 7 calendar days before the exam. Candidates should note that the reschedule policy does not include your test date.

PTE Test Accommodations/ Special Arrangements

Committed to providing access for all individuals with disabilities, test accommodations also known as “special arrangements” or “reasonable adjustments" are made available by Pearson VUE to make the test assessable to everyone. Arrangements made possible include,

• A separate testing room
• Extra testing time
• A Reader or Recorder

How do I request a test accommodation?

Candidates who require special arrangements need to specify their needs and how the disability is hindering them from performing their best under standard conditions. Candidates would have to provide documentation proof and apply weeks in advance for the conducting body to make the required arrangements. Candidates are required to apply for the request before they book their exam.

For booking PTE Academic online, you need a valid ID, generally a passport. Candidates are also required to show that ID on the day of the exam else they will not be allowed to enter the PTE Test centre. For more details on PTE Registration, Click Here

• Visit the official PTE Academic website.
• Create your Pearson account by giving your personal details.
• Once you complete the registration process, you will receive an email within 48 hours from Pearson with your login details.
• The next step is to search for your nearest test centre.
• Also, select a suitable time and date.
• After selecting all your details like time, date, and slot you will be asked to proceed to the checkout button.
• Then make payment and finalize your booking.

PTE Exam Preparation: Candidates looking to perform well in their PTE Academic Exam would be required to follow a solid PTE Preparation plan to achieve a good PTE score. Read on as we divulge in detail about PTE exam preparation 2023, PTE preparation online, PTE preparation material, and PTE exam preparation at home among other important topics revolving around PTE preparation.

Similar to other exam prep, you can choose to study on your own or join a PTE coaching centre for your PTE preparation. The decision lies entirely with you, as you need to see whether you have enough time and resources to opt for both or select either. Newer methods of studying are gaining popularity, like PTE preparation online. It includes both self-studying and coaching class methods. You join a virtual classroom and you learn in the comfort of your home. To choose the best method how to prepare for the PTE test you first need to look at your criteria and decide accordingly. Candidates can also check out PTE Sample Papers. 

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Typically PTE results are declared in five days. However the conducting body of the PTE Academic Exam, Pearson PLC Group is making efforts to bring this down to two days. In 2020, the majority of the PTE results were declared in a record time of 1.2 days, for the sole benefit of the PTE test taker. Candidates can expect their PTE results in two days for the current year.

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

• There should be no question about 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 mins before the reporting time at the PTE Academic Test centre as this would enable them to reach 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 would be ushered into their test-taking room. Candidates should make sure that no restricted item should be on them while appearing for the exam. They would be ushered into their system to take the PTE Academic exam.

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