PTE

There are 5 different types of questions in Part - 2 of the PTE exam, these are:

1. Fill in the blanks (Dropdown)
2. Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer
3. Re-order Paragraphs
4. Fill in the Blanks (Drag and drop)
5. Multiple Choice, Single Answer

With the new update from 07 August 2025, the Part 1 - Speaking & Writing of the PTE exam will have 10 different question types. These new tasks will be introduced as task 7th and task 8th in Speaking and Writing section of the PTE exam.

The complete (updated) list of different question types in Part 1 - Speaking and Writing of the PTE exam is given below.

1. Personal Introduction
2. Read Aloud
3. Repeat Sentence
4. Describe Image
5. Re-tell Lecture
6. Answer Short Question
7. Summarize Group Discussion (New)
8. Respond to a Situation (New)
9. Summarise Written Text
10. Essay

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.

For the comfort of study abroad aspirants, PLC Group – the conducting body of the PTE Academic exam had launched the PTE Academic at Home version. The test could be taken from the comfort of the homes of the candidates.

However, it is important to note that the PTE Academic online version of the test has now been discontinued by the Pearson PLC Group. Hence, currently students cannot take the PTE exam from home. 

No, creating more than one account to book PTE test slots is not allowed and encouraged. If you happen to create two different accounts, you are advised to merge both these accounts prior to booking a PTE exam slot to avoid any delays. 

Yes, all the applicants who are under the age of 18 years will need to provide a consent form from their parents or guardian. This is required to ensure your safety during all the steps of the exam booking process.   

Yes, Pearson, on its own discretion allows you only to reschedule your test to another test date - without any extra charge. This can be availed of only in two circumstances - illness and/or family emergency, either of which doesn't allow you to reach the PTE test centre on the due date. 

If you cancel your PTE exam when there are less than 7 days left for your PTE test day then, you will not get any refund of your PTE exam fees submitted at the time of booking. This is the only condition for getting absolutely nothing refunded on your PTE exam cancellation. 

However, if you get aware of your unavailability for the test anytime earlier, say 13-8 days before the test day then, you may still get a 50% refund of your PTE test booking amount, i.e. INR 9,000.  

Yes, Pearson reserves all the rights to cancel or reschedule your PTE exam slot on their behalf. Pearson can also change the test content or the number of test takers in a single test session during the PTE exam. 

Note that in case, if Pearson cancels or reschedules your test slot, it will also arrange a refund or rescheduling on some othet time slot; the details of which will be shared with you via mail.    

Yes, it is completely possible to get a complete refund of your PTE exam fee upon cancellation. 

To get the complete refund of INR 18,000, you must cancel your appointment at least 14 days before your scheduled exam.