The PTE exam fee for Indian students in 2026 continues to be INR 18,000 (inclusive of 18% tax) as of now. PTE exam fees vary for different formats of the exam in different countries.
Indian students looking to study abroad are required to present PTE scores as part of admission process for various universities. The PTE exam fees in India are ₹18,000 for PTE Academic, Core and UKVI tests. While PTE Home A1, A2 and B1 tests, which are the UK Visa and Immigration tests, cost ₹15284 for Indians. Note that these fees are inclusive of 18% GST charges and students don’t need to pay anything extra after these. Pearson PTE does not charge a late booking fee if you book in the last 48 hours before taking the test.
In this article, we will focus on the PTE exam fees in India in 2026 and PTE exam fees for different countries as well.
Important Update: The PTE Academic exam fee was increased by INR 1,000 in March 2025. The PTE exam fee for Indian students in 2026 remains the same, i.e. INR 18,000 (inclusive of all taxes).
- PTE Exam Fees 2026
- Country Wise PTE Test Fees 2026
- PTE Registration Fee 2026
- PTE Late Booking Fee 2026
- How to Book and Pay for the PTE Exam?
- How to Cancel or Reschedule PTE Exam?
- PTE Exam Cancellation and Rescheduling Policies
- PTE Cancellation and Rescheduling Fees
- Factors Affecting the PTE Exam Fees
- How to Send PTE Score Report?
- PTE Exam Fees FAQs
PTE Exam Fees 2026
The current fee in India for the PTE Academic exam, PTE Core Exam and the PTE Academic UKVI exam is ₹ 18,000 (inclusive of 18% tax) and that for the PTE Home exams (A1, A2 and B1) is ₹ 15,284 INR.
The base fee of the PTE Exam for PTE Academic in India is INR 15,254.00 and an additional 18% tax payable, INR 2,745.72 bringing the total PTE test price to INR 17,999.72.
Refer to the table below to learn the current PTE exam fee for Indian students.
| PTE Exams | PTE Exam Fees 2026 | Test Description |
|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic Exam | ₹18,000 INR | The PTE Academic is for candidates looking to study at a degree level or above across different countries abroad. |
| PTE Academic UKVI | ₹18,000 INR | 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 | ₹18,000 INR | PTE Core test is recognised by the Canadian government for all kinds of citizenship and immigration applications. |
| PTE Home A1 | ₹15,284 INR | Accepted by the UK Home Office, the PTE Home A1 is for several family and work visas in the UK. |
| PTE Home A2 | ₹15,284 INR | The PTE Home A2 is for candidates living in the UK who need an extension to their A1 visa. |
| PTE Home B1 | ₹15,284 INR | Accepted by the UK Home Office, the PTE Home B1 is for settlement and citizenship applications in the UK. |
Note: There is no late fee for the PTE Academic exam even if you book the exam 24 hours before the test date.
Country Wise PTE Test Fees 2026
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 06 Jan 2026) |
| PTE Exam Fees in India |
INR 18,000 |
INR 18,000 |
| PTE Exam Fees in Australia |
AUD $475 |
INR 28,793 (AUD 1 = INR 60.62) |
| PTE Exam Fees in China |
USD $323 |
INR 29,128 (USD 1 = INR 90.18) |
| PTE Exam Fees in Nepal |
USD $205 |
INR 18,487 (USD 1 = INR 90.18) |
| PTE Exam Fees in New Zealand |
NZD $475 |
INR 24,785 (NZD 1 = INR 52.18) |
| PTE Exam Fees in Pakistan |
USD $225 |
INR 20,290 (USD 1 = INR 90.18) |
| PTE Exam Fees in the Philippines |
USD $230 |
INR 20,741 (USD 1 = INR 90.18) |
| PTE Exam Fees in the UK |
GBP £220 |
INR 26,813 (GBP 1 = INR 121.88) |
| PTE Exam Fees in France |
USD $270 |
INR 24,348 (USD 1 = INR 90.18) |
| PTE Exam Fees in Germany |
USD $270 |
INR 24,348 (USD 1 = INR 90.18) |
| PTE Exam Fees in Spain |
USD $260 |
INR 23,447 (USD 1 = INR 90.18) |
| PTE Exam Fees in Ireland |
USD $230 |
INR 20,741 (USD 1 = INR 90.18) |
| PTE Exam Fees in South Korea |
KRW ₩300000 |
INR 18,676 (KRW 1 = INR 0.062) |
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PTE Registration Fee 2026
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 ₹ 18,000 (inclusive of 18% tax) in India.
PTE Late Booking Fee 2026
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 18,000.
How to Book and Pay for the PTE Exam?
To book a PTE exam slot, you need to log into 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.
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.
How to Cancel or Reschedule PTE Exam?
If you don't want to appear for the PTE test on the scheduled date, then you can either cancel it or reschedule it on another date - given that there are more than 14 calendar days left to your current test date. 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 | You can cancel your PTE exam from the "My Activities" section on your "My PTE" dashboard. Just go to the "My Activities" section, select the test you want to cancel and click on the "cancel" button. If you cancel at this time, you get a 100% refund of your PTE exam fees. |
You can reschedule your PTE exam from the "My Activities" section on your "My PTE" dashboard. Just 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 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 9,000 |
| Less than 7 calendar days left | No amount of your PTE exam will be refunded | INR 18,000 |
Factors Affecting the PTE Exam Fees
The PTE Exam Fees may be different for people of different nationalities or for the ones who have different puposes of taking the test. The major factors causing a change in the PTE exam fees for students are given below.
- Country:- PTE Exam Fees vary for different countries.
- 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?
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.
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Steps to Sending Your PTE Score Report
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 myPTE account
- Click 'View Score Reports'
- Click 'Send Scores'
- Type the name of your chosen institution and select your institution
- Type the name of our chosen course and select your preferred course of study
- Review your details then scroll down the page and click 'Next' to confirm
- Repeat for each institution (you can send your PTE scores to as many institutions as you like for free)
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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.
PTE Exam Fees FAQs
As informed earlier, the PTE exam fee is very competitively priced and hence, there are no discounts on the PTE test fees. The PTE exam fees for Indian students in 2026 is INR 18,000.
A lot of times, candidates are left wondering about a good PTE score. PTE Academic test takers should be aware that every university would have a required PTE score and candidates are expected to achieve the same or a higher value to be eligible for admission to the university. A good PTE score could be a score that would make the candidate eligible for most universities accepting PTE scores. Having a good PTE score not only increases your chances of admission to the university but also makes you a frontrunner for any scholarships the university may provide.
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2 years ago
R
3 years ago
The PTE exam fees and the IELTS exam fees for Indian students are just the same, i.e. INR 18,000. The fees for both these exams have increased by equal amounts, i.e. INR 1000 in the year 2025. PTE exam fees and IELTS exam fees for Indian students in 2026 continues to be INR 18,000.