PTE

The PTE exam dates in India are available almost every day - all year long. Test takers must visit the My PTE portal to check the available slots at their desired test centres. Note that each test centre has multiple test slots almost daily.

Most UK universities accept IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and PTE Academic. Here are the standard benchmarks for Master's programmes:

IELTS: Overall 6.0 – 7.0 (with no individual band below 5.5 or 6.0 depending on the university).

TOEFL iBT: 79–100 (varies by university).

PTE Academic: 50–65 overall (roughly equivalent to IELTS 6.0–6.5).

Duolingo English Test: Some universities accept DET scores of 100+.

Note: Higher-ranked universities require higher scores. Always check the specific English requirement for your chosen course — some departments set higher thresholds than the general university minimum.

Yes the PTE exam fee for Indians in 2026 - ₹18,900 includes the 18% GST tax. You don't have to pay anything extra unless you book late. This is same for all over India.

Yes. UK accepts the Pearson Test of English (PTE) for work permits - specifically PTE Academic UKVI test. It is a Secure English Language Test (SELT) approved by UK Home Office for Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker and other visa categories. 

There are several universities in UK that accept low PTE scores - say between 50 to 59. These universities accept these scores for all their Masters and undergraduate programs. Some UK universities accepting PTE scores include University of Essex, Cardiff University, Swansea University, University of Chester & Leeds Beckett University.

Over 99% of UK universities accept PTE Academic for Masters, including elite educational institutions like Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London and LSE. Most universities in the UK require a 57-67+ scores on the PTE exam for their Masters courses while the elite ones require 76+ marks.

The PTE Academic is scored on a scale of 10 to 90 points, based on the Global Scale of English (GSE). The scores reflect your general English proficiency and are holistic judgment of all tasks rather than a simple average.

The single best piece of PTE advice from real exam experience is to prioritise high-weightage, AI-scored question types such as Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence and Write from Dictation over the low-importance ones. Practising on tasks that contribute over 60% of the total score by using proven templates, maintaining fluent & uninterrupted speaking and using AI mock tests for practice is the fastest way to get a high score in the PTE exam .

The best ways to prepare for the PTE exam are -

• to master question-wise templates
• to focus on high-weightage tasks (Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Write from Dictation, Reading & Writing Blanks)
• to take regular timed mock tests
• Do daily practice for 1–2 hours combined with using official Pearson material and AI-scoring websites
• managing time effectively