You must have a valid government-issued ID to take PTE Academic Online; you will be requested to produce this during your online check-in and the necessary equipment:

• A camera on a Windows or Mac desktop or laptop computer

• A wired headset with a microphone and an overhead band

• An internet connection that is reliable

• A mobile phone

Here is the structure of PTE Academic test which is a 2 hour computer based test.

Briefly, IELTS academic is for students who wish to study abroad and IELTS General is just for immigration purpose. IELTS General will not be accepted by abroad universities for admission. And they differ in their sections of tests.

PTE Academic

• The PTE academic is a three-hour test.
• It assesses the candidates’ ability to listen, read, talk, and write.
• There are 20 questions in total in the PTE academic test, which are divided into three sections.
• Analytical interpretation, multiple choice questions, or essay prompts are examples of possible inquiries.

PTE General

• PTE General is not a computer based test.
• It has two parts – Interview and written part.
• Test duration will depends on the level of test taken. Minimum of 90 minutes to 3 hours.

Before booking the PTE exam slot, make sure to check the availability of test dates in your nearest test center.

• Create an account or log in to an existing one on the official PTE Academic website.
• Fill in your personal information as it appears in your passport.
• PTE Academic or PTE General are the two types of PTE tests available, so choose the test required.
• Choose the test centre that is most convenient for you.
• Choose an available test date at the selected test site.
• The applicant will be prompted to review the place and date they have chosen. Verify it.
• Pay for the PTE test and save the receipt as proof of payment.

Experts suggest that it is better to book the PTE test a minimum of 2 months before the university admissions, so that you can have the enough time for 2nd attempt if required.

PTE scores help you reach your abroad dreams. Here is a step-by-step preparation guide for PTE test.

• Set your Target Score

  Each university or each country has its own standard cut offs for the score. So make sure to check the eligibility criteria for the countries and set your target score.

• Take Mock Tests & Understand Test Format

  Take multiple PTE mock tests or practice tests to make you familiar with the test format, question styles, time constraints, and others. Plus, these mock tests will let you find your weakness and strengths.

• Understand the Scoring Pattern

  PTE test has the automatic scoring method which is a little puzzling to understand. PTE score is completely automated by machines. While some questions score will be based on correct or wrong, some other question’s score will be given based on quality of response and formal aspects as well.

• Take Help of Trainers or Resources

  A perfect plan can be executed only with perfect guidance. Global Tree trainers with almost 15+ years of expertise in training for PTE can guide you with simple tips and strategies to crack your target PTE score.

• Practice

  Last but not least, more you practice, the better you score.

PTE is a fully automated scoring test where all the scores will be awarded by machines only. One way PTE scores will be accurate and on the other hand, it is hard to understand. PTE scores will be awarded in the range of 10-90.

PTE score of 65 and above can get you into top universities in abroad.90.

PTE test costs you 13,700 INR as per the recent updates. If the candidate is booking within 48 hours of test date, they may have to pay the late booking fee for PTE.

PTE Cancellation Fee: If the booked slot cancelled before 14 days of test date, full fee will refund, 50% refund if cancelled 7 days before test day and 0 INR refund if cancelled less than 7 days before refund (Excluding test date)

Yes. You can re-schedule your PTE test within 14 days before the test date. But if you reschedule in less than 14 days before the test date, you need to pay 50% of PTE examination fee.