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The PTE Academic, PTE Academic Online and PTE Core tests are priced at $490 NZD in New Zealand. While PTE Academic UKVI is priced at $490 NZD and PTE Home A1, A2 and B1 are priced at $415 NZD.

The scores of your PTE Academic exam are valid for two years. However, only in case of applying for the Australian PR, the scoes remain valid for 3 years. 

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.

Conducted by Pearson PLC Group, the PTE Academic exam fee in India for the year 2025 is INR 18,900. Additionally the fee for PTE core and PTE Acdemic UKVI exams is also INR 18,900.  

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.

With a 65% acceptance rate, Rutgers University is comparatively easier to get into than many of the US-based universities. The moderate percentage shows that the university follows a moderate selection criterion that involves various academic and non-academic factors. Some crucial factors on which the university selects candidates are class rank, academic GPA, standardized test score, application essay, extracurricular activities, work experience, and volunteer work.

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 18,900. 

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.

Any score is good, if your dream university is accepting your application. It totally depends on several factors such as country, university, and course. Keep in mind, a lower SGPA can sometimes be compensated for by other factors of your application, such as strong standardized test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT), relevant work experience, impressive letters of recommendation, and SOP.