PTE Exam Slot Availability 2024: Steps to Book PTE Exam in India

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Priya Garg

Priya GargStudy Abroad Expert

Updated on Sep 13, 2024 17:02 IST

PTE Slot Booking 2024: Candidates appearing for their PTE exam are required to register at least 24 hours before the exam to get a PTE exam slot. The PTE exam is a test of the English language for aspirants wanting to study or work abroad where English is the primary language of communication. 

PTE slot booking 2024 requires candidates to visit the official PTE website, select their preferred PTE exam date and centre, check the PTE slot availability and complete the slot booking by paying an exam fee of INR 17,000. 

PTE Slot Booking

Q:   What is PTE exam fee?

A:

Conducted by Pearson PLC Group, the PTE exam fee in India is INR 17,000. The base fee for the PTE Academic Exam is INR 14,406.78 and there is an additional 18% tax payable which is INR 2,593.22, bringing the total PTE test price to INR 17,000.

Candidates should be aware that the PTE registration fee is valid for a single PTE test. Candidates who are looking to appear for a second PTE Academic test would be required to register for the PTE test again and pay the PTE exam fee again. Hence, candidates are always advised to book their PTE exam slot only after having prepared for the PTE Academic test.

Q:   What dates are available for the PTE exam?

A:

Conducted by the Pearson PLC Group, PTE exam dates are available throughout the year and can be booked until 24 hours before the exam. Candidates can decide to take the PTE exam from a network of 62 PTE Test centres in India. For the comfort and safety of the test takers, the PTE test centres allow a maximum of 10-15 candidates in a particular slot at a time.

It must be noted that the availability of PTE test dates may vary according to the different PTE test centres in India. 

Q:   What are the different time slots available for PTE Exam in India?

A:

The PTE Academic exam is conducted in several different time slots throughout the year in India. The most common time slots that can be taken across all test centres in India are 8 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:30 AM, 1:15 PM, 02:45 PM, 3:30 PM, 5 PM and 7:15 PM.  

Q:   How can I book a PTE exam slot in India?

A:

You can book your PTE exam slot easily by clicking on the "Book Now" button under the PTE Academic Exam Section on the official website. Following this, enter "India or your preferred city" in the search bar to look for the PTE slots availability. 

From the list, choose your preferred PTE exam centre, date and time slot. Choose your preferred slot and click on "book" to secure your PTE exam slot on your preferred date. Pay the PTE exam fees (INR 17,000 for Indian students) and save your unique registration number for future reference. Make sure to read the ID card policy and the cancellation policy before taking your PTE exam on the exam day. 

PTE Exam Slot Booking 2024 (step-by-step)

Aspirants looking to appear for the PTE Academic exam to study abroad must be aware of its slot booking process and exam fee. The PTE Academic exam fee in India is INR 17,000, of which INR 14,406.78 is the base fee for the PTE Academic exam and INR 2,593.22 is added as an 18% tax is applied on the exam base fee.

Candidates should note that individual PTE slot availability would be based on the respective PTE test centre availability.

Steps to Book PTE Exam Slot 2024

Candidates can schedule their PTE Academic exam up to 24 hours in advance of their chosen PTE exam slot, provided there is availability of the concerned slot. Follow the steps given below to book your PTE-A exam slot on your desired date and time

  1. Visit the official PTE website at https://www.pearsonpte.com/ to register for the PTE test.
  2. Scroll down to the differet PTE exams' section. Click on "Book Now" under the PTE Academic exam and you wil be redirected to the Pearsonvue webpage to find an appointment.   
  3. Type your nearest city or your country's name in the Search bar and click on "Search" button next to it. You will be presented with a list of the exact/nearest test centres to the one that you have entered in the search bar. 
  4. From the list of different test centres available, choose the one that is easily accessible to you.  
  5. Check the available calendar date and time, shown next to your chosen PTE exam centre and click on "Book". You would then be asked to create (or sign in to) your myPTE account.
  6. Complete your profile and also take a moment to read PTE ID policy, which covers what forms of ID are acceptable to bring with you to the test. (for India, only valid Indian passports are accepted).
  7. Find your PTE test again, review your booking details and submit your order by paying a PTE test fee of INR 17,000.

On completing your PTE test booking process, you will get the confirmation and the details of your PTE exam on your registered email ID.  

Q:   Where can I take the PTE Academic exam in India?

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You can take the PTE Academic exam anywhere across the designated 62 test centres in India. These test centres have been strategically picked for the ease of students so that the PTE test-taking journey remains smooth for students. Some of the major cities that host the PTE test centres in India are Noida, New Delhi, Pune, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Gurugram and more. You can find the detailed list on the link https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/exams/pte/important-dates.   

Q:   Which PTE exam centre is best for Indian students?

A:

There is no exact choice of the PTE test centre that fits the "best" for all students. Students must look for and choose a centre which is the nearest to their current place of residence and is easily accessible. For this resaon, start looking for a PTE test centre within your city.

However, if there is no PTE exam centre within your city then, select the one where you can travel to easily without getting late for your PTE exam. This is because if you miss out on appearing in the PTE exam at your chosen time slot then, you will have to book your PTE exam slot again along with paying the fee. 

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PTE Slot Availability 2024

PTE Booking 2024: A lot of times candidates may not get their preferred PTE slot due to several reasons. Hence, test takers are always advised to book their PTE slots the moment they feel confident about the PTE exam. This way, they would get a better chance of booking their PTE exam on their preferred time, date, and session. Candidates can sign up for their PTE slot booking in major cities where the PTE Academic exam is held in India and they are Ahmedabad; Bangalore; Chandigarh; Chennai; Cochin; Coimbatore; New Delhi; Hyderabad; Jalandhar; Kolkata; Ludhiana; Mumbai; Nagpur; Noida; Patiala; Pune; Rajkot; Vadodara and Vijayawada. Candidates can visit the official PTE site to check the PTE slot availability 2024, here: https://www.pearsonpte.com/pte-academic

Q:   How to book PTE Test online?

A:

To book a PTE test online, you can follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official website of Pearson PTE 
  2. Create an account; if you don't already have an account, you will need to create one. Click on "Create Account" and provide your personal information, email address, and password.
  3. Once you have created your account, log in with your email address and password.
  4. Under "Find Your Test", choose the country you want to take the PTE test for, up next, choose your goal of traveling abroad and then you will be presented with a PTE exam that will be best suited for your needs. 
  5. Click on "Book test" and answer a few more questions and then you will be taken to "Pearsonvue" web page wherein you will be able to look for a test centre at your nearby locations. 
  6. Select the date and time that you prefer to take the test. Make sure to choose a date and time that is available at your chosen test center.
  7. After you have selected your test location and date/time, you will be prompted to book your test.  
  8. Before confirming your booking, review your details carefully to ensure everything is correct. Once you confirm your booking, you will receive a confirmation email with your test details and instructions on how to prepare for the test.
  9. Pay the PTE Academic exam fee, Rs 17,000 to finally book the test slot.

That's it! Booking a PTE test online is a straightforward process, and you can do it all from the comfort of your own home. Good luck with your test preparation!








Important PTE Slot Booking Tips

PTE Slot Availability 2024: Candidates looking to appear for their PTE Academic exam would be required to search for a test centre and find an appointment. Once they have selected the PTE test centre closest to them and selected the date and time of the exam from the available slots, the candidate can pay the PTE exam fee of INR 17,000 and go ahead with the PTE exam 2024 slot booking process. Candidates are strongly advised to read the handbook carefully available on the official website before booking the exam.

Documents Required for PTE 2024 

On the day of the PTE exam, there would be an ID verification process before the exam, where the candidate would be required to show their original physical ID (valid Indian passport or other government ID) to the authorities. Please note that digital IDs are not accepted and you may not be allowed to take your PTE exam if you don't carry your physical ID and/or any discrepancy is found in it. 







PTE Registration 2024

Provided below are the steps to register for the PTE Exam

  • PTE Registration Step 1: Candidates are required to select their appropriate test and their goal for taking the test on the official Academic website: https://www.pearsonpte.com/pte-academic
  • PTE Exam Registration Step 2: Candidates would be required to agree to the PTE Terms and Conditions to move to the next step.
  • PTE Registration Step 3: Candidates would be required to select their preferred PTE Test Centre, available date and time for their PTE Academic exam. 
  • PTE Test Registration Step 4a: They would get a confirmation page that would reflect their PTE exam - type, the PTE appointment details (Test Centre, Date and Time of the exam) and the PTE Fee.  
  • PTE Registration Step 4b: once they are satisfied with their PTE appointment details they would be required to go ahead with the payment for the PTE exam. 
  • PTE Exam Registration Step 5: The PTE registration fee has been revised to INR 17,000 including taxes and candidates can pay via any of the multiple payment options. 
  • Once the PTE registration has been made. Candidates can take a printout of the acknowledgement receipt. They would also have access to the same on their account dashboard. 

Other methods of registering for the PTE Exam

PTE Phone Registration: Apart from the much preferred online method of registering for the PTE exam, 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.)

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PTE Exam Dates 2024

PTE exam slot booking 2024: Candidates can also visit the official PTE website and check out the available PTE test dates depending on the PTE test centre availability. Check out the latest PTE exam dates for states across India

PTE 2024 Test Centres

Here is a detailed list of PTE Academic Exam test centres across India for candidates looking to reserve their next PTE exam 2024 slot booking for their PTE Academic Exam. Candidates are reminded to choose the exam test centre that is most convenient for them to be able to perform their best on exam day.

Ahmedabad

Take Off Academy

404, Elanza Vertex, above Freezeland

Behind Armieda

Sindhu Bhavan Road, Bodakdev

Ahmedabad –  380 054

Pearson Professional Centers-Ahmedabad GUJ

301, 3rd Floor, Block A, WESTGATE

Near YMCA Club, S. G. Road, Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad – 380 054

Pearson Professional Centers-Surat GUJ

703, 7th Floor, Swastik House

Nandi Park Society, Piplod,

Surat – 395 007

Bangalore

Pearson Professional Centers-Bangalore 2 KAR

Prestige Atrium, Unit 101, Ground Floor

Central Street,

Shivajinagar,

Karnataka – 560 001

The Chopras (Bangalore)

C Wing Ground Floor, Mittal Towers

M.G Road

Bangalore – 560 001

Pearson Professional Centers-Bangalore

# 45, 3rd Floor, Trade Center, Dickenson Road

Next to Manipal Centre

Bangalore – 560 042

Chandigarh

Target Consultancy

SCO 137-138, First Floor, Sector 8-C

Madhya Marg

Chandigarh – 160 009

Kangaroo Studies Pvt. Ltd.

S.C.O 497-498 Second Floor

Sector- 35C

Landmark is Dominos and Subway

Chandigarh –  160 035

Pearson Professional Centers-Chandigarh PUN

A-401, 4th floor, Elante Offices Block

Industrial Area, Phase 1, Chandigarh

Chandigarh – 160 002

Delhi/ New Delhi

Pearson Professional Centers-New Delhi,

4th Floor, Building No.18, Ramnath House

Yusuf Sarai Community Centre,

New Delhi – 110 049

Global Opportunities Pvt Ltd

HS 27, Second Floor

Kailash Colony Market

Kailash Colony

New Delhi – Delhi 110 048

Pearson Professional Centers-Gurugram HAR

Second floor, Unit No. 214, Times Tower

M G Road, Gurgaon

Haryana – 122 002

Cochin

Santa Monica Study Abroad Pvt Ltd

Ground Floor, Basement

Bio-Arcade Building, Layam Road

Behind Grand Hotel

Cochin – 682 011

Coimbatore

Edwise International LLP - Coimbatore

2nd Floor, Ashirwadh Tower

D. B. Road, R. S. Puram

Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu – 641 002

Chennai

Edwise International LLP (Chennai)

1st Floor, Pioneer Sudarshan Plaza

No 9, Mohan Kumaramangalam Street

Nungambakkam

Chennai – 600 034

Pearson Professional Centers-Chennai

6th Floor, Nelson Chambers, E, Block,

115, Nelson Manickam Road,

Aminijikarai,

Chennai – 600 029

PTE Slot Booking Hyderabad

Pearson Professional Centers-Hyderabad

1-10-72/A/.2, Pochampalli House

3rd floor, (Above Nike Showroom)

S P Road, Begumpet

Hyderabad –  500 016

Pearson Professional Centers-Hyderabad 2 TS

Manjeera Trinity Corporate, 612, 6th Flr

eSeva Lane, Phase III, Hitec City Road

Kukatpally, Hyderabad

Hyderabad –  500 072

Jalandhar

Pearson Professional Centers-Jalandhar PUN

3rd Floor, Unit-8

Eminent Mall Complex

Guru Nanak Mission Chowk, Lajpat Nagar

Jalandhar – 144 001

Touchstone

No. 739 Mota Singh Nagar

Next to Railway Crossing

On Main Garha Road

Jalandhar – 144 001

Mumbai

Pearson Professional Centers-Mumbai

Building No.9, 1st Floor

Solitaire Corporate Park,167 Andheri

J B Nagar Link Rd, Chakala, Andheri (East)

Mumbai – 400 093

Edwise International LLP

2, Sethna Building,

1st Floor, 216 Princess Street,

Marine Lines,

Maharashtra – 400 002

Ludhiana

Pearson Professional Centers-Amritsar PUN

No.2 Upper Ground Floor, SRK Mall

Passport office building, 14 Mall Road

Amritsar

Punjab –  143 001

Kolkata

Global Reach

7W, The Millenium

235/2A, A. J. C. Bose Road

Adj to Hotel Hindustan International

Kolkata – 700 020

Noida

Pearson Professional Centers-Noida

Ground floor, 1A/1,

S.B. Towers,

Sector 16A,

Noida – 201 301

Patiala

Sophiya Institute

SCO 3, 1st Floor

Leela Bhawan Chowk

Opposite Gopal sweets above KFC

Patiala – 147 001

Pune

Pearson Professional Centers-Pune MAH

517, Fifth Floor, Tower 2

World Trade Center, Kharadi,

Pune – 411 014

Rajkot

Trans Globe Education

Trans Globe House

Opp. Kings Land Towers

Amin Marg, Rajkot – 360 005

Vadodara

Shree Education Services- Select Site

1st Floor, Shree Complex,

At Shrenik Park Cross Roads,

Akota, Vadodara – 390 020

Vijayawada

K L University

Green Fields

Vaddeswaram

Vijayawada – 522 502

Nagpur

Global Reach - Nagpur

Devi Prabha Pride, Plot 35, Flat 402

4th Flr, Shivaji Nagar, Cement Road

Nagpur – 440 010

Why PTE Exam?

There are several examinations that test the language skills of an aspirant looking to study abroad. Here are salient features that make PTE Academic one of the most sought-after language examinations.

  • The PTE Academic is held in major cities in India and across 250 global test centre networks for the benefit of aspirants.
  • Results and scores of PTE Academic are accepted by education institutions in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, the UK, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, Germany, and many more countries.
  • PTE Academic results are issued within 2-5 business days.
  • PTE Academic scores are also used for all types of visas: Australia Student Visa and New Zealand Student Visa.

PTE Exam Pattern

PTE Exam Slot Booking 2024: The Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) assesses the writing, listening, reading and speaking skills of the candidates to ensure that they are capable of studying in the international environment. By scoring well on this test, students can assure the university's admission committee as well as the visa officers that they are capable of understanding the globally accepted official language while studying in a foreign land.

A good score on the test also ensures that candidates would be able to represent their ideas, deliver presentations, work to gain international exposure, and basically function on the international front in front of foreign audiences. This helps the applicants ensure that they are ready to study amidst students from all over the world and international faculty members in the universal official language.

As an English language test, the PTE syllabus is no exception and has a similar kind of (PTE) Exam Pattern to other English language tests. It focuses on the three major sections of language proficiency.

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PTE Exam Preparation

PTE 2024 slot booking: 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 2024, 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 to 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 on 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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PTE Scores 2024

In this section, we are going to cover all the important questions about PTE scores and PTE results for the benefit of the readers. 

When are PTE results declared?

PTE results are declared in five days. However the conducting body of the PTE Academic Exam, Pearson PLC Group has made most PTE results available to candidates within 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.

How to check PTE results?

Candidates can access their PTE scores via their PTE online account which they would have created during the PTE registration process. Candidates would receive an email notifying them about the availability of their PTE scores. After receiving the notification, candidates would be required to log in to their Pearson VUE account (myPTE) and access their scores.

Steps to viewing your PTE Scores

  • Visit the official PTE website
  • Log in to your PTE Account (myPTE)
  • Click on Activity and find the appointment connected with your PTE score

What is PTE Score Validity?

Often candidates are left wondering about the validity of their PTE scores. They should know that their PTE scores are valid for two years from the date of the exam. Once the two years are over, the expired PTE scores would be automatically removed from the test taker's account. 

What is PTE at Home?

The PTE Home is an English test that is accepted by the UK Home Office for family and work visas. The PTE Home English test is broadly classified into PTE Home A1, PTE Home A2 and PTE Home B1 English tests. These serve various purposes when it comes to applying for various family and work visas. Note: PTE Home is different from the PTE at Home version of the test. The PTE at Home has been recently launched and is an extension of the PTE Academic Exam. Know more about the changes being introduced by Pearson PLC Group.

PTE Slot Booking FAQs

Can we take the PTE exam from Home?

Yes. For the benefit of study abroad aspirants, PLC Group – the conducting body of the PTE Academic exam has launched the PTE Academic at Home version for candidates looking to appear for the test from home. However, it is important for the preferred university to recognize PTE at Home scores. Candidates are required to check this before registering for the PTE Academic exam.

For how many days does the PTE score remain valid?

The PTE score remains valid for a period of 2 years after which you will be required to take another PTE exam. During these two years, one can share their PTE score report with as many universities as they want. 

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Is PTE accepted in Australia? As i am migrating from Zimbabwe to Australia as a skilled worker.

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Divya

4 months ago

Is PTE accepted all over in Australia from international students?

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Priya GargStudy Abroad Expert

3 months ago

Hello Divya, PTE is widely accepted throughout Australia for international students. Both universities and the Australian government itself accept PTE for: - University applications: All universities in Australia recognize PTE scores for admissions. - Student visa applications: The Department of Hom

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Rehan Nazir Dar

9 months ago

Is PTE Exam is accepted Ireland?

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Priya GargStudy Abroad Expert

4 months ago

Hi Rehan, good to know that you are interested in taking the PTE exam. The PTE Academic exam is accepted across 30 institutions in Ireland.

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Shiv Kumar

11 months ago

Which date Sutable for home pte in india?

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Megha Rao

a year ago

any test center near Jamshedpur

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