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Priya Garg
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Updated on Jun 12, 2026 09:36 IST
Conducted by Pearson PLC Group, the PTE exam fee in India is INR 18,900. The PTE Exam Fee is INR 16,016.9 and there is an additional 18% tax payable which is INR 2,883.05, bringing the total PTE test price to INR 18,900. The full form of PTE-A is the Pearson Test of English – Academic and is one of the most widely recognized English language tests.

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.

PTE Exam Fees

Indian students looking to study abroad are required to present PTE scores as part of admission process for various universities. The PTE Academic Exam Fee has been updated for 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. While PTE Home A1, A2 and B1 tests, which are the UK Visa and Immigration tests, now cost INR15,300 for Indians. Note that these PTE test fees are inclusive of 18% GST charges. As confirmed from Pearson itself, there are no late booking fees even if you book your PTE exam slot in 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 are different 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. 

Table of contents
  • Pearson PTE Fee Discount | Update
  • PTE Exam Fees in India 2026-27
  • Country-wise PTE Exam Fees for 2026-27
  • PTE Registration Fee 2026-27
  • How to Check PTE Exam Fees?
  • How to Book the PTE Exam?
  • What are the Standard Methods of Paying the PTE Exam Fees for Indians?
  • PTE Late Booking Fee 2026-27
  • How to Cancel or Reschedule PTE Exam?
  • PTE Exam Cancellation and Rescheduling Policies
  • PTE Exam Cancellation and Rescheduling Fees
  • Factors Affecting the PTE Exam Fees
  • How to Send PTE Score Report to Universities Abroad?
  • PTE Exam Fees FAQs
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Pearson PTE Fee Discount | Update

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% on test prep materials, including the premium packagaes. 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. Look for the Promo code below. 

PTE Test Booking Discount Code

PTEINDIA10

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.  

PTE Exams  PTE Exam Fees 2026 Test Description
PTE Academic Exam INR 18,900  The PTE Academic is for candidates looking to study at a degree level or above across different countries abroad. 
PTE Academic UKVI INR 18,900 

The PTE UKVI is for candidates looking to work or study below degree level in the UK or looking to apply for a work visa in the UK.

PTE Core INR 18,900 

PTE Core test is recognised by the Canadian government for all kinds of citizenship and immigration applications. 

PTE Home A1 INR 15,300  Accepted by the UK Home Office, the PTE Home A1 is for several family and work visas in the UK. 
PTE Home A2 INR 15,300  The PTE Home A2 is for candidates living in the UK who need an extension to their A1 visa.
PTE Home B1 INR 15,300  Accepted by the UK Home Office, the PTE Home B1 is for settlement and citizenship applications in the UK.

Note: Many sources mention a late booking charge for the PTE exam. However, as confirmed from 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.

PTE Fees for International Students 2026

Destination

PTE Exam Fees 2026

PTE Exam Fees in Indian Rupees (rounded figure)

(as on 04 May 2026)

PTE Exam Fees in India

INR 18,900

INR 18,900

PTE Exam Fees in Australia

AUD $490

INR 33,470 (AUD 1 = INR 68.31)

PTE Exam Fees in China

2252 CNY

INR 31,311.40 (CNY 1 = INR 13.90)

PTE Exam Fees in Nepal

USD $220

INR 20,880.31 (USD 1 = INR 94.91)

PTE Exam Fees in New Zealand

NZD $490

INR 27,455.83 (NZD 1 = INR 56.03)

PTE Exam Fees in Pakistan

USD $240

INR 22,778.52 (USD 1 = INR 94.91)

PTE Exam Fees in the Philippines

USD $240

INR 22,778.52 (USD 1 = INR 94.91)

PTE Exam Fees in the UK

GBP £230

INR 29,693.46 (GBP 1 = INR 129.10)

PTE Exam Fees in France

EUR €270

INR 30,061.53 (USD 1 = INR 111.34)

PTE Exam Fees in Germany

EUR €270

INR 30,061.53 (USD 1 = INR 111.34)

PTE Exam Fees in Spain

EUR €260

INR 28,948.14 (USD 1 = INR 111.34)

PTE Exam Fees in Ireland

EUR €220

INR 24,494.58 (USD 1 = INR 111.34)

PTE Exam Fees in South Korea

KRW ₩306000 

INR 19,706.87 (KRW 1 = INR 0.064)

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

PTE Exam Fee
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". Surf through the page and come down to find the button "find test centres and fee"
  3. click on this and you'll get redirected to the fees page.
  4. search your exam centre or just your country "India" in the search bar.
  5. From there, you will get the fees 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 how the "test centres and fees" page look like - 

PTE Exam Fees

Image Source: Pearson PTE

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How to Book the PTE Exam?

To book a PTE exam slot, log in to 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, 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, PTE fees for Indian students for 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 PTE rescheduling policy below). This way, if you cancel or reschedule your PTE exam - having more than 14 days left to your exam, you will get a 100% refund of your PTE fee. If there are less 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 the 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.

PTE Exam Cancellation and Rescheduling Policies - when done by you
Days Left to Your PTE Exam Cancellation Policy Rescheduling Policy
>14 days left

If you cancel when more than 14 days are left for your exam, you will get a 100% refund of your PTE exam fees.  

You can reschedule your PTE exam from "My Activities" section on your "My PTE" dashboard. Go to the "My Activities" section, select the test you want to reschedule and click on the "reschedule" button. 

If you reschedule your PTE test at this time, you get a 100% refund of your PTE exam fees.  

Note:- You can reschedule a single test appointment for a maximum of 6 times. 

Less than 14 but more than 8 days left You can cancel your test but will only get 50% refund of your actual fees. The "reschedule" button disappears from your dashboard. At this time, you can only cancel your test appointment with 50% cancellation charges and book a new appointment on your preferred date. 
Less than 8 days left You can cancel the test but don't get any refund You can cancel and reschedule another test date but you won't get any refund.

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 complete details.

PTE Exam Cancellation/Rescheduling Fees 2026
Days Left to PTE Exam Refund Amount Cancellation/Rescheduling fees for Indian Students (in INR)
More than 14 full calendar days left for your PTE exam 100% refund 00.00
13 to 8 days left 50% of your PTE exam fee is refunded INR 9,450
Less than 7 calendar days left  No amount of your PTE exam will be refunded  INR 18,900

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 same. However, PTE fees for PTE Home A1, A2 and B1 exams are same but different from that of the PTE Academic, Core and UKVI exams. Thus, differentiating fees for people having different motives of taking the PTE exam.   

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

How to Send PTE Score Report to Universities Abroad?

You can share your PTE result or PTE score chart with as many universities as you want without paying any extra fees. That's also one of the reasons why most students prefer to take the PTE exam, - it's fast, it's unbiased, it's shared across 4000+ institutions and the results can be shared across multiple institutions.  

Candidates who wish to send PTE scores can do so via an online secure portal set up by PTE. Universities do not accept paper or PDF versions of PTE Academic score reports. PTE Test takers should note that the facility of sending PTE scores to universities is free and comes with no added PTE costs. However, candidates would have to follow the steps mentioned below. 

Steps for Sharing Your PTE Scores with Universities 

Mentioned below are the steps to sending your PTE Academic scores to universities. This facility is entirely free of any PTE charges. 

  • Login to your My PTE account
  • Move to the 'View Score Reports' section
  • Select the scores that you wish to share with university and click 'Send Scores'
  • Type name of your university in search box, click on it
  • Type name of your desired course and select it as well
  • Review your details and then scroll down the page. Click on 'Next' to confirm
  • Repeat for each institution (you can send your PTE scores to as many institutions as you like for free)

Also Read- 

Exam Pattern for PTE

PTE Preparation Tips

PTE Syllabus

PTE Sample Papers

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.  

PTE Exam Fees FAQs

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do I need to pay PTE fee every time I appear for the test?
A: 

Yes. 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 also pay the required PTE exam fees. Hence, candidates are always advised to book their PTE exam slot only after having prepared for the PTE Academic test.

Q:   Is PTE cheaper than IELTS?
A: 

For 2026, the PTE exam fee is lesser than that of IELTS exam fee. PTE Exam fees for Indian students in 2026 is INR 18,900 and that of IELTS exam is INR19,000.

Q:   What is the total PTE exam fee in India in 2026, including GST?
A: 

The PTE exam fee in India for 2026 is INR 18,900 which is inclusive of 18% GST. The base fee is INR 16,016.95 and the GST component adds INR 2,883.05. This fee applies to the PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core tests. The PTE Home tests (A1, A2, B1) used for UK visa purposes are priced lower at INR 15,300.

Q:   Is PTE affordable than IELTS?
A: 

Yes, in 2026, PTE Exam is more affordable to Indian students than IELTS. IELTS exam fees in 2026 for Indians is INR 19,000 and that of PTE exam is INR 18,900.







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Faizan Shaikh

2 years ago

How to get good scores in pte I got 53 overall on my last attempt sir please give some tips to get my desire score which is 58+ overall.

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Suruchi

3 years ago

I cancelled PTE exam 20 days before my exam but I still haven’t got my refund. Why?

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Rahul Singha

3 years ago

Hello Suruchi. You are required to get in touch with PTE to understand the delay in the reversal of your funds.