PTE

The PTE Academic exam is a computer-based English language test accepted by educational institutions around the world. PTE full form is the Pearson Test of English and PTE-Academic is the English test undertaken by students and aspirants who desire to go abroad for studying or immigrate to a major English-speaking country.  Students are required to take the PTE exam to prove their English language competency.

Conducted by Pearson PLC Group, PTE Exams were not being conducted temporarily due to the COVID-19 situation across the country. However, now with the COVID-19 cases on a decline, PTE test centres are re-opening with a safer space for candidates to appear for the PTE test. The PTE Exam Fee has also been updated from 13, 300 to 13, 700 including taxes. In short, candidates would be required to pay INR 13, 700 for booking their PTE test. 

The three-hour-long computer-based test focuses on day-to-day English rather than high-level English language and tests a student on his/her ability to effectively understand the language as spoken daily. The multi-level grading system of the PTE exam ensures a better understanding of the student’s proficiency in the English language.

Test Format

Speaking and Writing

Reading

Listening

Personal IntroductionMultiple choice questions (x2)Summarize spoken text
Read aloudRe-order paragraphsMultiple choice x2
Repeat sentenceFill in the blanks (x2)Fill the blanks
Describe image Highlight the correct summary
Re-tell lecture Select missing word
Answer short question Highlight incorrect words
Summarize written text (one sentence) Write from dictation
Summarize written text (paragraph)  
Essay (20mins)