PTE

The type of PTE exam that is accepted for the Canada visa is the PTE Core exam. The exam is accepted for all sorts of visa applications including the ones leading to permanent residency and citizenship. The PTE Core exam results remain valid for two years and accepted by IRCC for visa applications in Canada.   

The PTE exam that is accepted for the Australian PR is the PTE Academic exam. The PTE Academic exam is highly accepted for university admissions and all types of visa applications in Australia and New Zealand, including those for the permanent residency (PR). 

The PTE exam in India is conducted at Pearson authorised test centres only. Currently there are 62 PTE test centres in India, each of which can accommodate 10-15 test takers in a single setting. These test centres are also equipped with safety features such as wheelchair access, emergency medical kits and more.

As per the PTE official website, a PTE 79 score falls in the 'Very Good' category of scores and is equivalent to an 8.0 in the IELTS overall band score.  

An average PTE score is neither too high nor low in the PTE score calculator. As mentioned earlier, 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. Candidates are advised to aim for a higher-than-average PTE score as this will not only increase their chances of admission to the university but also make them a frontrunner for any scholarships the university may provide. 

The PTE (Pearson Test of English) exam scores range from 10 to 90. This scoring scale is used for both the overall score and the individual scores for the communicative skills, which include speaking, writing, listening, and reading.

Generally, universities in the USA require PTE Academic scores between 50-70, with higher scores typically needed for graduate programs and top-tier institutions. However, a score of 65 or higher is often considered ideal for many universities. 

The cut-off marks for the PTE exam are not defined by the Pearson PLC Group (the conducting body of the exam). However, universities abroad define the minimum PTE scores required to get admitted to their pretigious courses. Most Universities require a PTE score 59 to shortlist student applications. Thus, students must aim to receive at least 59 marks on thir PTE exam. 

You can find sample papers for the PTE Academic exam, including PDFs with answers, on the official Pearson PTE website and other reliable online sources.

The official website offers various preparation materials and practice tests, while other platforms such as PTE Tutorials, PTE Study, and AlfaPTE provide practice tests and sample questions along with their answers.