PTE Exam Fees 2026-27: Registration, Cancellation & Rescheduling Fees

PTE exam fees in India in 2026 are INR 18,900 (inclusive of 18% tax) for the PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core tests. PTE Home tests used to live either as dependants, business people, or sportspersons in the UK, or to apply for UK PR, now cost INR 15,300.

Indian students looking to study abroad are required to present PTE scores as part of the admission process for various universities. The PTE Academic Exam Fee has been updated for the year 2026-27 for Indian students. The new PTE exam fee in India for 2026, including 18% GST, is INR 18,900 for its PTE Academic, PTE Core and PTE UKVI tests. PTE Home A1, A2 and B1 tests, which are the UK Visa and Immigration tests, now cost INR 15,300 for Indians. Note that these PTE test fees are inclusive of 18% GST charges. As confirmed by Pearson itself, there are no late booking fees even if you book your PTE exam slot in the last 24 hours before taking the test. 

Based on your situation, you might be required to pay a cancellation and rescheduling fee, but never a late booking fee. Note that the fees of PTE exam for different countries vary and a different ID policy might also be followed. In this article, we have presented the PTE exam fees in India in 2026 and PTE exam fees for different countries as well. 

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Pearson, the conducting body of the PTE Exam, has just released a discount on the PTE Exam fees - exclusively for Indian applicants. The discount can be availed of by applying a promo code at checkout. With this promo code, applicants from India can save up to 10% of the test fee for any PTE exam. Also, there is an additional 50% off test prep materials, including the premium packages. So, in total, you may get a discount of INR 5,385 on PTE Test Booking and Prep Resources. You can avail these discounts at checkout. Use the Promo code below to get a discount on the PTE Test Fee. 

Note:- This offer is only valid till 31 August 2026.

PTE Exam Fees in India 2026-27

The standard PTE exam fees in India for the PTE Academic exam, PTE Core Exam and the PTE Academic UKVI exam are INR 18,900 (inclusive of 18% tax) and those for the PTE Home A1, A2 and B1 exams are INR 15,300 INR each.

Base fee of PTE Exam (PTE Academic) in India is INR 16,016.95, and an additional 18% tax payable INR 2,883.05 - bringing the total PTE test price to INR 18,900.  

For studying abroad, Indian students need to take the PTE Academic Exam and pay an exam fee of INR 18,900 - without paying any late fee charges even if they book 24 hours before the actual exam.  

Refer to the table below to learn the current PTE exam fees for Indian students.  

Note: Many sources mention a late booking charge for the PTE exam. However, as confirmed by the official sources of Pearson PTE, there is no late fee for the PTE Academic exam even if you book the exam 24 hours before the test date. 

You might also be interested in learning about PTE Express - which is the newest launch by Pearson for students who wish to study in the USA.

Country-wise PTE Exam Fees for 2026-27

The PTE Academic exam fees for different countries vary as per the exchange rate and local taxes. Alongside, the Pearson PLC Group has raised the PTE Academic exam fees for all countries in 2026. Check out the details on the latest PTE exam fees across major study destinations in 2026 below.

To register or find a specific test centre near you, visit the Pearson PTE Test Centres and Fees portal at https://www.pearsonpte.com/test-centers-and-fees/.

PTE Registration Fee 2026-27

Test takers should note that PTE exam fees, PTE test fees, and PTE fees all refer to the standard PTE Academic exam fee or PTE registration fee of INR 18,900 (inclusive of 18% tax) in India. You will be asked to enter details on your passport or scan it while registering for the PTE exam. 

Source: Pearson

How to Check PTE Exam Fees?

To check PTE exam fees, you must -

1. Visit the website - https://www.pearsonpte.com, then
2. Go to "Explore PTE Academic". Scroll through the page and come down to find the button "Find test centres and fees"
3. Click on this, and you'll get redirected to the fees page.
4. Search for your exam centre or just your country, "India", in the search bar.
5. From there, you will get the fee details for all different types of PTE exams for Indians. 

Or, alternatively, you can directly visit the page "https://www.pearsonpte.com/test-centers-and-fees".  Go to the search bar and look for "India" and then press Enter. Here's what the "test centres and fees" page looks like - 

Image Source: Pearson PTE  

How to Book the PTE Exam?

To book a PTE exam slot, log in to the My PTE portal. From there, you will be asked to select your purpose of taking the PTE test and your target destinations, on the basis of which you will be required to book the suggested PTE test, i.e. PTE Academic, PTE Core or the PTE Academic UKVI tests. Match these tests with your requirements and then make a decision.  

What are the Standard Methods of Paying the PTE Exam Fees for Indians?

Fee payment is the final stage of booking your PTE Exam. You must pay the full fee in advance to get your slot booked and finalised. Pearson accepts fees from a wide range of payment methods such as credit/debit cards and Google/Apple Pay. Payment via vouchers is also accepted, but there is no refund for voucher payments in case you happen to cancel your PTE exam booking.

To pay for the PTE test, you can use either Credit/Debit cards, UPI (Google Pay, Apple Pay) or one of your country-specific payment methods.

PTE Late Booking Fee 2026-27

As confirmed by Pearson PTE, there are no late booking charges for the PTE exam. This fact stands true even when you book the test in the last 48 hours of the actual test-taking date. 

Hence, in any case, the PTE fee for Indian students studying abroad is INR 18,900.   

How to Cancel or Reschedule PTE Exam?

If you cannot appear for the PTE test on the scheduled date, then you can either cancel it or reschedule it on another date (which can only be done if there are more than 14 calendar days left for your current test date; check the PTE rescheduling policy below). This way, if you cancel or reschedule your PTE exam - having more than 14 days left until your exam- you will get a 100% refund of your PTE fee. If there are fewer than 14 days left, you will be charged a fee, or you can say that only a few % of your fee will be refunded. Cancelling or rescheduling the PTE Academic exam can be done on the PTE official website. Candidates can reschedule the PTE exam 2026 to any other date via phone or online.

PTE Exam Cancellation and Rescheduling Policies

Your PTE Exam can be cancelled/rescheduled only in two cases - one, when it is done by you and second - when it is done by Pearson itself. In both cases, the policies differ. And these are categorised on the basis of the number of days left for your exam. Check the table below for all the information you need - when you cancel or reschedule your PTE exam.

Cancellation/reschedule policy - when done by Pearson:

In case your PTE test appointment is cancelled by Pearson, you will get a full refund of your PTE exam fees. In case of rescheduling, Pearson will itself arrange an alternative date and test centre for you.

PTE Exam Cancellation and Rescheduling Fees

The refund policies for the PTE exam cancellation and rescheduling are the same. Check the table below to know the complete details.

Factors Affecting the PTE Exam Fees

The PTE Exam Fees may be different for people of different nationalities or for those who have different purposes of taking the test. The major factors causing a change in the PTE exam fees for students are given below. 

1. Country:- PTE Exam Fees vary for different countries. 
2. Exam Type:- PTE Exam Fees for the PTE Academic, PTE Core and the PTE Academic UKVI exams are the same. However, PTE fees for PTE Home A1, A2 and B1 exams are the same but different from those of the PTE Academic, Core and UKVI exams. Thus, fees for people having different motives for taking the PTE exam.   

It must be noted that there is no "PTE late Booking Fee" - as confirmed by the Pearson PTE officials.  

Summary of the PTE Exam Fees for Indian Students to Study Abroad

Here are all the test fees of the PTE exam meant for studying abroad for Indian students - 

Benefits of Choosing the PTE Exam Over Other English Tests

Indian students must choose the PTE exam for the following benefits over other English tests:

1. Unlike the IELTS and TOEFL exams, wherein students can share their results with only 5 and 4 universities respectively for free, Pearson allows test takers to share their score reports with unlimited universities for free. 
2. Pearson technically allows booking up to 24 hours in advance without a late fee. However, because of massive volume in India, slots at major urban PTE test centres fill up fast.  
3.  PTE Scores are usually delivered within 48 hours (2 business days), whereas IELTS and TOEFL can take up to a week or more.

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This was all about the PTE Exam fees for Indian students. Students must visit the official website for PTE exam booking and centre-related information. Candidates looking for assistance with university admissions can get in touch with our Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors to avail free Shiksha Counselling Services on our website.  

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