PTE Registration 2024 Process, Dates, Docs, Fees & Score

Most universities communicate in English on lectures, assignments, general communication and other co-curriculum activities. As a result, they require students to demonstrate their English proficiency. One of the most trusted English tests for students applying overseas, the Pearson Test of English is accepted by over 3,500+ universities and colleges globally. PTE assesses students’ English proficiency in speaking, writing, reading and listening. Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK are some of the countries that accept PTE scores. European countries like Austria, Belgium, France and Germany and Asian countries like Russia, India and Bahrain also accept PTE.

Conducted by Pearson PLC Group, there are 4 formats PTE students must know of – PTE Academic, PTE UKVI, PTE Core and PTE Home. PTE Academic is the PTE exam we all know of. Students can take the exam offline (in exam centres) or online (at home). Students, however, need to meet some physical requirements to take the test by themselves. The PTE UKVI is a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for candidates who wish to work, study, or live in the UK. Approved by the UK home office, it has the same format as PTE-A. PTE Core helps with getting permanent residency and citizenship in Canada. The PTE Home, different from the offline version of PTE-A, is accepted for family and work visas in the UK. It is further categorised as A1, A2 & B1.

PTE Academic Exam 2024

PTE Academic Exam 2024 dates are now available to book at the PTE official website. Dates are available from March 2024 to December 2024, varying as per choice of study destination as well as exam centres. The 62 exam centres in India listed as of today have no more than 15 seats per test room. Alternatively, students can also opt in for the at-home edition of the test. The duration of this computer-based exam is 2 hours, revised from the previous duration of 3 hours.

PTE Exam Registration Process

Every year, over 2 Lakh students appear in PTE for both higher studies and immigration. Indian candidates wanting to appear for PTE 2024 can register at the PTE website. They can choose the date, time and exam centre (for an offline exam) with the available options. They need to submit documents and a payment of INR 17,000 inclusive of taxes at the checkout page. Other than that, students can register for the Exam by contacting the PTE Academic testing body on 00080 0440 2020. This can be done anytime between 9 AM – 6 PM IST (Mon to Fri), excluding local holidays.

The exam questions range from multiple-choice questions to easy writing. Lastly, Pearson updates the results in the student dashboard within 2 working days. These scores are valid for 2 years from the test date.

Documents Required

With the help of the confirmation email sent by Pearson within 48 hours of registration, students can log in for the next step. The email will include a PTE test reference number. This number is an essential identifier throughout the testing process – from registration to score reporting. The documents required are a valid passport and a recent coloured passport-sized photograph. If you are appearing from a region which is not your native place, a visa or any residential proof is also required. The same passport will also be required at the exam centre.

PTE Academic Exam Eligibility

According to the criteria set by Pearson PLC Group, candidates aged 16 years and above can appear for the PTE Academic Test. However, candidates under 18 years old need to present a PTE consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian. The form is available at the PTE official website. Other than that, neither Pearson nor the universities have laid out any eligibility criteria regarding PTE-A 2024.

PTE Exam Fee

The base fee for PTE Academia is INR 13,038. Further, the standard fee with taxes is INR 17,000. The website accepts both credit and debit cards for Indian students, including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. If the candidate wants to take the test within 48 hours of the test date, a late booking fee is also applicable.

If you cannot appear for the PTE Academic Exam on the selected date and time, you can either cancel or reschedule it. Candidates can claim a refund only if the slot is cancelled before 14 days of the exam. After that, they can claim a partial refund of 50% until 7 days before the exam. After which, the fee is non-refundable.

PTE Exam Centres

Candidates can choose a slot in any of the 62 exam centres within India. The centres are in cities like:

• Ahmedabad (Gujarat)
• Bangalore (Hyderabad)
• Chandigarh (Haryana)
• Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
• Cochin (Kerela)
• Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
• Delhi/New Delhi
• Hyderabad (Telangana)
• Jalandhar (Punjab)
• Kolkata (West Bengal)
• Ludhiana (Punjab)
• Mumbai (Maharashtra)
• Nagpur (Maharashtra)
• Noida (Haryana)
• Patiala (Haryana)
• Pune (Maharashtra)
• Rajkot (Gujarat)
• Vadodara (Gujarat)
• Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh)

PTE Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2024

The PTA-A format has 20 different question types with about 70 to 91 items. Further, the questions are divided into 3 sections – Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening. Candidates have a total of 2 hours to complete their test. They will have a total of 54-67 mins the Speaking & Writing section. The questions will be on Personal Introduction, Read Aloud, Repeat Sentences, Describe Image, Re-tell Lecture, Answer Short Questions, Summarize Written Text and an Essay.

The Reading Section will have questions like Fill in the Blanks, Multiple Choice (Multiple Answer), Re-order Paragraphs, and Multiple Choice, Single Answer. Candidates will have about 30 minutes to complete this section and move on to the next one. The last section is the Listening Section of 30-43 minutes. This section includes Summarizing Spoken Text, Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers), Fill in the Blanks, Highlight Correct Summary, Multiple Choice (Single Answer), Select Missing Words, Highlight Incorrect Words and Writing from Dictation.

PTE Results and Score

The score of the PTE Academic Exam is recorded on a scale of 10-90. The written component of the test avails the maximum score of 75, evenly allotted between all skills assessed. The scores, valid for 2 years, are issued online on the Pearson PTE website. Candidates can check theirs on their dashboard. The page is downloadable and sharable with family, universities and education consultants.

A PTE-A score of 50-60 is considerably decent. However, countries have different PTE score requirements. The UK accept a score of 59 and above, while Canada does 60 and Australia needs 42. The scorecard graph highlights improvement areas. Candidates seeking a higher score can identify where they lack and need more effort. Fortunately, they can take the test as many times as they like with a gap of at least 5 days. But if they are sure that they should have scored better, they can also request a rescore. As the test is computed-scored, only the spoken responses and open-ended written responses are taken into account for rescoring. Equally important, the request stands null if they have already scheduled a retest or shared the test score with any university.

Furthermore, universities do have their own admission criteria and requirements for PTE scores. If you are still to decide on the university you wish to apply to, connect with Studywise International for a FREE CONSULTATION.

PTE Exam Preparation Tips

Students can either join a coaching centre or self-study online. Some of the best books to prepare for PTE Academia are The Official Guide to PTE Academic by Pearson PTE Academic, PTE Practice Test Plus with Key, Vol 1 and 2, Aspire C1 Practice Tests with Key, Expert PTE Academic Coursebook B1 & B2 and PTE Academic Official Vocabulary 2020-2022. PDFs and ebooks of these are also available online.

Practice sample papers and mock tests at the coaching institute. Education consultants too can help gather the resources needed. Alternatively, The official website of PTE also has sample tests to benefit students. Students can also benefit from the PTE Academic Official Practice App. The Android and ios versions of the app include a study planner, practice activities, and useful information about the test.

On the Exam Day

Have a nice breakfast. Eating moderately regulates the brain and helps with thinking. Carry an ID card (passport) and maybe even carry a light snack or fruit while heading to the exam centre. Wear loose comfortable clothes and carry no valuable items. Reach at least 30 minutes before the exam so you don’t have to rush through the entrance process and sit for the exam with a clear and calm head.

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