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Yes, the PTE test centres differ largely in terms of slot availability and the frequency with which the exams are conducted. Larger centres in metro cities offer multiple daily slots (sometimes all 5 slots: from 8:00 AM to 7:15 PM), whereas tier 2 cities may have fewer slots available per week. 

Yes, stress caused from travel, crowding, poor infrastructure, or technical issues at a centre may impact your concentration and hence, your PTE scores. For this and multiple other reasons, Pearson recommends that each test taker must arrive at the centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled test time. 

However, if your test centre is located in another city, then you must plan your travel to the city on the day prior to your PTE exam day.  

Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and Cochin host 2–3 centres each. Test centres at each of these cities often also provide multiple time slots within a day for test takers' convenience. 

You can book a PTE test 6 months in advance. There is no extra fee to do that. However, you an reschedule your PTE test to another available test date, if required. The cost you pay for rescheduling the PTE test depends on how many days are left for your booked slot, here's an expansion of the same:

 Remember, you can reschedule a single test slot for a maximum of 6 times.  

Studio Test, the NIFT B.Des programme taken at all the campuses including Hyderabad took place on June 8, 2025. It is a mandatory (off-line and practial), practial part of test conducted by B.Des candidates. Students of B.Des don't have own personal Interview. After the completion of the test and final results announcements on June 22, the admission procedure of the NIFT got transferred to counseling rounds. When planning into the next academic year (2026), the timing should be the same (the written exams - CAT and GAT, are in February and Studio Test will probably take place in June).

The Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test or CUCET is an online computer-based test consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. The duration of the examination is 2 hours (120 minutes). The test is divided into sections depending on the selected course, such as Engineering, Management, or Law. There is a +1 mark for every correct answer, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

It was really very easy, I got 50% scholarship and the test was very simple, it went smoothly, the login process was also very simple and straightforward. I also practised sample papers and mock tests which are available online on the website and they helped me a lot to pass the exam.

Candidates must start shorthand dictation practice early even while preparing CBT. 

• Required speeds:

  • Grade C: 100 wpm for 10 minutes (transcription: 40 min, English)

  • Grade D: 80 wpm for 10 minutes (transcription: 50–65 min)

• Candidates must build consistency in accuracy and transcription under time pressure

Yes, in order to get a seat into the TSAP - Thakur School of Architecture and Planning BVoc course, students are required to take an entrance test. This test is conducted by TSAP itself. Moreover, it checks the applicant's suitability for the program. It is mandatory for all interested candidates to register and appear for the test.