PTE - 2025
Test Format :
Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
Duration :
3 Hours (Approximately)
Mode :
Computer Based Test with headset provided at exam centre.
Last updated - 19 October '24
PTE Overview
PTE (Pearson Test of English) is a globally recognized and standardised English language proficiency test that assesses an individual’s communication skills. It is a computer delivered exam. Over 35,000+ universities and educational institutes across the globe rely on PTE scores for providing admissions in various degree courses. The PTE exam is accepted for study applications, work visas, immigration in US, UK,, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, UAE, Singapore, etc.
Ways to take PTE exam
PTE at PTE Test Center
- In India, there are over 62 PTE test centers which are spread across major cities.
- Usually no more that 10-15 test takers are allowed in a test-center.
- Test takers must reach the test centers 30 minutes earlier to fullfill the check-in formalities.
PTE at-home Online edition
- You have the option to take the PTE test exam on a computer at an authorised IELTS testing facility.
- The Speaking is done in face-to-face with a qualified IELTS examiner.
- Test takers can take the exam in the comfort of their private space such as home or office, without going to the test-center.
- IELTS on computer results are accessible 3-5 days after the test is completed
CT as Pen & paper test (Testing Center)
- It is a paper-and-pencil test. You will write your essay in pencil (no mechanical pencils or ink pens) on the lined pages of an answer folder that will be provided to you.
ACT as Computer Delivered (Outside US only)
- The ACT consists of four multiple-choice tests in English, mathematics, reading, and science. Computer based exam started in 2021
PTE Pattern
Main parts : PTE Academic
Time taken
Number of questions
Personal Introduction
1 minute
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Part 1: Speaking & Writing
54-67 minutes
7 Question types
Part 2: Reading & Writing
30 minutes
5 Question types
Part 3: Listening
30 minutes
8 Question types
Total
2 Hour
20 Question types
PTE Scoring
- PTE Academic, Core and PTE Academic UKVI scores are graded between 10-90.
- There is an Overall PTE score. You will also get individual scores for Speaking, Writing, Listening & Reading.
- PTE Home A1, A2 & B1 are beginner’s level of English exam. It tests 2 skills – Speaking and Listening. There is only a Pass or Fail Result.
PTE Syllabus
PTE Academic:
The personal introduction :
- This is an opportunity to give your selected institutions some information about yourself. This section is not scored.
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Speaking & Writing
Read aloud, Repeat sentence, Describe image, Retell lecture, Answer short question, Summarize written text and Write Essay
Reading
Multiple choice (single answer), multiple choice (multiple answers), re-order paragraphs, reading and writing: fill in the blanks and reading: fill in the blanks
Listening
Multiple-choice-choose multiple answers, fill in the blanks, highlight correct summary, multiple choice- single answer, select missing word, highlight incorrect words and write from dictation
PTE Dates
- The exam occurs throught the year and frequently throughout every month.
- The test is conducted at over 62 Pearson Testing Centers (PTC).
- PTC Centers are available in Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, New Delhi and Chennai.
- Different PTC in different cities follow different exam dates.
- The exam can be booked 6 months in advance to avail the preferable dates.
- Some available dates for month of November, December, January 2024 are:
4,7,13,15,16,19,20,21,23,27,28,5,12,19,26, 3,9,15,23,31.
PTE Training
Salient Features of PTE coaching at Global Edu Mentors
- 30 hours of intensive and comprehensive coaching for PTE.
- Cambridge IELTS, official publication, issued as courseware. – We give PTE practice test plus as courseware.
- Maximum 10-15 students per batch, which personalizes each session of the PTE exam preparation.
- Equal focus on all facets of the test (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
- Qualified, experienced and trained faculties
- 3 full-length mock tests
- Facility of shifting to any branch throughout India
- We Conduct both online and offline sessions
Timing
- Weekdays: Tuesday to Friday, 2 hours per day
- Weekends: Saturday and Sunday, 4 hours per day
- Fast track mode: Tuesday to Sunday, 4 hours per day
Miscellaneous Details
- Score Validity : 2 years
- Score Declared : 2 working days
- Registration Mode : Edwise Centre / Online
- Rescheduling Fee : 25% of the test fees
- Mode of payment : PTE Voucher (Cash)/ Credit card / Debit card
- Test Administration Frequency : On fixed date
- Test Repetition Policy : Exam can be rescheduled 5 days after the last test appointment.
- Score Reporting time : usually within 48 hours.
- Score Reporting is free in PTE not before 48 hours.
- Official Website : www.pearsonpte.com
PTE Exam Fees- Test Fee : ₹17,000/-
- Late Fee : ₹17,850/-
- Extra Score Reporting Fee : No Fee
