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PTE Exam 2023: Registration, Test Dates, Pattern, Syllabus, Score, Preparation Tips, and Practice

Q: Question: Is PTE accepted in Canada?

Answer: Yes. PTE score is accepted in Canada. Most Canadian universities and colleges like The University of British Columbia, the University of Alberta, and more accept PTE scores.

Q: Question: Is PTE valid for 3 years?

Answer: The PTE academic score report has 2 years of validity. But from the day of results are declared for study purpose requires three years for immigration for potential permananet residency.

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Rituparna Nath

Content Writer at Study Abroad Exams | Updated On - Apr 17, 2023

The PTE exam is an English language proficiency test that is widely recognized by over 3000+ universities and colleges across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, Canada, USA, etc. To register for the PTE exam, candidates can create an account on the official website, complete their profile, select their preferred test date and center, and pay the registration fee of INR.15900 (including GST). The PTE exam delivers results within 48 hours of taking the test and the scorecard is valid for two years. Test-takers are required to answer 53-74 questions within a 2 hours single sitting test. PTE results are published within 48 hours of taking the test and scores are scaled on a range of 10-90 points. The PTE exam has four main categories, including PTE-A, PTE-A UKVI, PTE Home, PTE Academic Online.

Table of Contents

PTE Exam Highlights
1.1 Why Choose PTE?
PTE Registration 2023
2.1 How can I Register for PTE Exam?
2.2 Before Appointment
2.3 Showing up at the Appointment
2.4 Cancellation of Appointment
2.5 Rescheduling the Appointment
PTE Exam Fee 2023
3.1 Mode of Payment
PTE Exam Dates 2023
PTE Test Centers
PTE Exam Pattern 2023
6.1 PTE Exam Pattern: PTE Speaking and Writing
6.2 PTE Exam Pattern: PTE Reading
6.3 PTE Exam Pattern: PTE Listening
PTE Score 2023
7.1 What is a Good PTE Score?
7.2 PTE Score: Communicative Skills
7.3 PTE Score: Enabling Skills
PTE Band Score
8.1 How is PTE Score Calculated?
How to Send PTE Scores?
9.1 PTE Score Report
PTE Result 2023
PTE Cutoff 2023
PTE Preparation Tips 2023
12.1 How can I Get Good Marks in PTE?
12.2 How Can I Prepare for PTE?
12.3 PTE Official Guide by Pearson
PTE Preparation Books
PTE Academic Official App
PTE Coaching Classes
PTE Practice Papers
PTE FAQs

PTE Exam Highlights

When taking the PTE exam, candidates must select their preferred test center and date via the PTE website, and may verify their PTE Eligibility beforehand. During the test, candidates will be provided with a computer and headset for reading, listening, speaking, and writing. PTE results are widely recognized by universities and government institutions worldwide. Most candidates opt for the PTE Academic exam, which lasts for 2 hours and assesses the four key language skills.

There are approximately 400+ PTE test centers located across 117 countries - and options for online testing too. PTE scores are typically accepted by universities and colleges in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, as well as by some institutions in Germany. PTE scores are also required for Australian and New Zealand visas.

PTE Academic is taken by candidates to demonstrate their English proficiency to universities and for Australian visa purposes. Many Australian universities, institutes, and professional bodies recognize the PTE Academic exam. Additionally, PTE Academic is accepted by Canadian immigrants, refugees, and citizens, enabling them to obtain regular study permits.

Is PTE Easier than IELTS?

Both IELTS and PTE are English proficiency assessment tests and both are similar in terms of difficulty. IELTS and PTE study tests the elementary and skill-building features. Candidates should opt for what's best suitable for them.

Is TOEFL Easier than PTE?

Since the PTE exam is computer-based, it is checked by a rater and considered unbiased and comparatively easier. In the case of TOEFL, there are more MCQs, and the candidate needs to speak to a computer making it slightly harder.

Is PTE Exam Hard?

PTE exam makes your study, visa, or work application simpler with just an easy English language test. When compared to IELTS, PTE is considered harder but scoring in the PTE exam is easier than IELTS. Since the PTE exam is a computer-based test, there is no possibility of human error or bias hampering the score.

In Which Countries is PTE Valid?

PTE Academic score is accepted by all the countries across the world by governments, universities, and professional organizations. PTE results are mostly accepted in the UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, Australia, China, and more.

How many times can we give PTE exam?

There is no limit by Pearson as to how many times a candidate can give the PTE Exam 2023. Therefore, candidates can take the PTE Academic exam as many times as they want.

Why Choose PTE?

Here are a few reasons to know why most candidates opt for PTE over other exams:

Artificial Intelligence: PTE is marked using artificial intelligence that follows human raters. The scores are based on the number of responses derived from the candidate.
Impartial scoring: PTE result is marked only on the responses you have made. Since the marking is done by artificial intelligence, there is no scope for biasedness while checking.
Fast results: Candidates receive their Pearson PTE results within 48 hours.
Send unlimited scores for free: PTE doesn't charge the candidates for additional scores sent to the universities.
Unlimited acceptance for study/migration: PTE is not only accepted by universities but also by immigrants around the world.

PTE Registration

PTE test registration doesn’t have any strict requirements but the candidate needs to be 18 years of age while registering. In case somebody is not, that person has to show the parent’s consent form to register. The Pearson Academic booking needs to be done by creating an account on the PTE official site (pearsonpte.com) and enabling PTE login with that. PTE exam has again resumed testing in China, India, and Australia in smaller batches, hence it is important to register for your slots early.

How can I Register for PTE Exam?

After logging in to the PTE official website – PTE VUE, the candidate needs to:

Fill out the necessary details like name, address, contact, date of birth, and more
PTE booking can be done by clicking on ‘Schedule this exam’ and selecting the specific location
Among the list of PTE exam dates, the candidate needs to select the one of their need
The booking will be successful by paying the PTE exam fee.

For Indian students, PTE requirements include a passport without which the test cannot be taken. PTE scorecard is obtained within 3-5 working days.

Before Appointment

Since COVID-19 is at its peak, the candidates should compulsorily follow the below guidelines before registering:

Check yourself for fever or similar COVID-19 symptoms, if it prevails, immediately cancel the exam
Don’t travel in case of travel restrictions in or around your area
Keep your email account active to receive notifications about your selected test center closing down

Showing up at the Appointment

After attending the meeting, make sure to:

Properly wash your hands
Wear the mask
Cover your nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing
Carry the hand sanitizer
Maintain social distancing

Cancellation of Appointment

For cancellation of an appointment, candidates can follow the lookup for this:

In case there is a suspension of the test in a particular PTE test center, the candidates will receive a notification via email about it;
For candidates who have paid via debit or credit cards, they will receive a refund automatically;
In case the candidate has used a PTE voucher code during the appointment will be able to book an alternative appointment by availing of the same code during the next appointment
Candidates will receive a full refund if they cancel before 14 days of their booked PTE test date
If they cancel in less than 14 but before 7 days they will receive a 50% refund
Remember, there will be no refund if the cancellation is done less than 7 days before the booked test date

Rescheduling the Appointment

To reschedule the appointment, candidates need to sign in to their accounts. The rescheduling can be done 14 days before the booked test date. Candidates need to follow the instructions stated on the official site, they will get the option of either to ‘cancel’ or ‘reschedule’ where the second option needs to be selected. If done before 14 days, the rescheduling can be done for free or if you reschedule between 13 and 18 days, you will need to pay 50% of the first paid fees. If you miss the exam then there will be no ‘refund’. Candidates should note that the rescheduling policy does not include your test date.

PTE Exam Fee

Presently, the PTE exam fees is INR 15,900 (including GST). If you want to reschedule the test, an extra amount needs to be paid:

For rescheduling the PTE test date before 7 days of the booked date, a 25% extra fee needs to be incurred;
The full registration fee needs to be incurred to reschedule the PTE test date within the same week of the previously booked test date.

Candidates can avail PTE voucher code while making the payment. This voucher will reduce the fee amount to zero when candidates are making the payment. PTE voucher code can be obtained from the official PTE website as well.

Mode of Payment

The PTE exam fee can be paid through Visa, MasterCard, and American Express Credit Cards. For debit cards, Visa and MasterCard are accepted presently.

PTE Exam Dates

The PTE Academic exam is conducted throughout the year, making it easier for the candidates to opt for any PTE exam dates they want. It is always advisable that candidates should focus on the upcoming dates to not miss out on any exam. Candidates can check the official PTE site to check the PTE exam dates 2023. Here in the below table is the list of cities and test dates for 2023.

PTE Test Dates New Delhi 2023

PTE Exam Centre	Month	PTE Test Dates 2023
Pearson Professional Centers-New Delhi 302/305, Ashoka Estate 24, Barakhamba Road Fire Brigade Lane New Delhi Delhi 110001 India
	February 2023	10, 17, 24.
	March 2023	03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
	April 2023	06, 13, 20, 27.
	May 2023	05, 12, 19, 26.
	June 2023	14, 21.
	July 2023	07, 14, 27.
	August 2023	04, 11, 18.
	September 2023	01, 08, 15, 22, 29.

PTE Test Dates Jalandhar 2023

PTE Centre	Month	PTE Test Dates 2023
Pearson Professional Centers-Jalandhar PUN 3rd Floor, Unit-8, Eminent Mall Complex Guru Nanak Mission Chowk, Lajpat Nagar Jalandhar, Punjab Jalandhar Punjab 144001 India
	February 2023	10, 17, 24.
	March 2023	03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
	April 2023	06, 13, 20, 27.
	May 2023	05, 11, 18, 25.
	June 2023	02, 08, 15, 22, 29.
	July 2023	07, 14, 27.
	August 2023	04, 11, 18.
	September 2023	01, 08, 15, 22, 29.

PTE Test Dates Chandigarh 2023

PTE Exam Centre	Month	PTE Exam Dates 2023
Pearson Professional Centers-Chandigarh PUN A-401, 4th floor, Elante Offices Block Industrial Area, Phase 1, Chandigarh Punjab Chandigarh Punjab 160002 India
	February 2023	10, 17, 24.
	March 2023	03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
	April 2023	07, 08, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29.
	May 2023	05, 06, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27.
	June 2023	02, 03, 09, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30.
	July 2023	07, 14, 27.
	August 2023	04, 11, 18, 25.
	September 2023	01, 08, 15, 22, 29.

PTE Test Dates Bengaluru 2023

PTE Exam Centre	Month	PTE Exam Dates 2023
Pearson Professional Centers-Bangalore Pearson India Education Services Pte Ltd Pride Hulkul, 004B, Ground Floor No 116 Lalbagh Road Bangalore Karnataka 560027 India
	February 2023	10, 17, 24.
	March 2023	03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
	April 2023	06, 13, 20, 27.
	May 2023	11, 18, 25.
	June 2023	08, 15, 22, 29.
	July 2023	07, 14, 27.
	August 2023	04, 11, 18, 25.
	September 2023	01, 08, 15, 22, 29.

PTE Test Dates Hyderabad 2023

PTE Centre	Month	PTE Test Dates 2023
Pearson Professional Centers-Hyderabad Above ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund Near Prakash Nagar Metro Pillar C1360 3rd Floor SP Road Begumpet P 04042400470 Hyderabad Telangana 500016 India
	February 2023	10, 17, 24.
	March 2023	03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
	April 2023	03, 10, 17, 24.
	May 2023	01, 11, 15, 25, 29.
	June 2023	05, 12, 19, 26.
	July 2023	07, 14, 27.
	August 2023	04, 11, 18.
	September 2023	01, 08, 15, 22, 29.

PTE Test Dates Amritsar 2023

PTE Exam Centre	Month	PTE Test Dates 2023
Pearson Professional Centers-Amritsar 2 PUN Unit 303 and 304 Mukut House, Kashmir Avenue Mall Road Amritsar Punjab 143001 India
	February 2023	10, 17, 24.
	March 2023	03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
	April 2023	07, 13, 21, 28.
	May 2023	05, 12, 19, 25, 26.
	June 2023	02, 09, 16, 23.
	July 2023	07, 14, 28.
	August 2023	04, 11, 18, 25.
	September 2023	01, 08, 15, 22, 29.

PTE Test Dates Ahmedabad 2023

PTE Exam Centre	Month	PTE Test Dates 2023
Pearson Professional Centers-Ahmedabad GUJ 301, 3rd Floor, Block A, WESTGATE Near YMCA Club, S.G.Road, Ahmedabad Gujarat Ahmedabad Gujarat 380054 India
	March 2023	17.
	April 2023	07.
	May 2023	05.
	June 2023	02.
	July 2023	07.
	August 2023	04.
	September 2023	15.

PTE Test dates Surat 2023

PTE Centre	Month	PTE Exam Dates 2023
Pearson Professional Centers-Surat GUJ 703, 7th Floor, Swastik House Nandi Park Society, Piplod, Surat Gujarat Surat Gujarat 395007 India
	February 2023	10, 17, 24.
	March 2023	03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
	April 2023	06, 13, 20, 27.
	May 2023	11, 18, 25.
	June 2023	08, 15, 22, 29.
	July 2023	07, 14, 27.
	August 2023	04, 11, 18.
	September 2023	01, 08, 15, 22.

PTE Test Dates Katmandu, Nepal 2023

PTE Centre	Month	PTE Test Dates 2023
Alfa Beta Institute Pvt. Ltd Alfa Beta Complex 1st floor, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu Bagmati Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
	February 2023	10, 17, 24.
	March 2023	03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
	April 2023	06, 13, 20, 27.
	May 2023	11, 18, 25.
	June 2023	08, 15, 22, 29.
	July 2023	07, 14, 27.
	August 2023	04, 11, 18.
	September 2023	01, 08, 15, 22.

PTE Test Dates Andhra Pradesh 2023

PTE Exam Centre	Month	PTE Exam Dates 2023
K L University Green Fields Vaddeswaram Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh 522502 India
	February 2023	10, 17, 24.
	March 2023	03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
	April 2023	06, 13, 20, 27.
	May 2023	11, 18, 25.
	June 2023	08, 15, 22, 29.
	July 2023	07, 14, 27.
	August 2023	04, 11, 18.
	September 2023	01, 08, 15, 22.

PTE Dates Chennai 2023

PTE Centre	Month	PTE Test Dates 2023
Pearson Professional Centers-Chennai 6th Floor, Nelson Chambers, E, Block, 115, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminijikarai, Chennai Tamil Nadu 600029 India
	February 2023	10, 17, 24.
	March 2023	03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
	April 2023	06, 13, 20, 27.
	May 2023	11, 18, 25.
	June 2023	08, 15, 22, 29.
	July 2023	07, 14, 27.
	August 2023	04, 11, 18.
	September 2023	01, 08, 15, 22.

PTE Test Centers

The PTE Test Centers are spread all over numerous cities in India. A few of them are listed below:

Center Name	City	State
Pearson Professional Centers-Ahmedabad GUJ	Ahmedabad	Gujarat
Take Off Academy	Ahmedabad	Gujarat
Pearson Professional Centers-Amritsar PUN	Amritsar	Punjab
Pearson Professional Centers-Amritsar 2 PUN	Amritsar	Punjab
Pearson Professional Centers-Bangalore	Bangalore	Karnataka
Pearson Professional Centers-Bangalore KAR	Bangalore	Karnataka
The Chopras (Bangalore)	Bangalore	Karnataka
TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited	Bathinda	Punjab
Pearson Professional Centers-Chandigarh PUN	Chandigarh	Punjab
Target Consultancy	Chandigarh	Punjab
Kangaroo Studies Pvt. Ltd.	Chandigarh	Punjab
Gian Jyoti Institute of Managment & Technology	Chandigarh	Punjab
Gian Jyoti Institute of Managment & Technology - 2	Chandigarh	Punjab
Pearson Professional Centers-Chennai	Chennai	Tamil Nadu
Santa Monica Study Abroad Pvt Ltd	Cochin	Kerala
Pearson Temporary Test Centres-Kochi	Cochin	Kerala
Dr NGP Institute Of Technology	Coimbatore	Tamil Nadu
Pearson Professional Centers-Gurugram HAR	Gurugram	Haryana
Pearson Professional Centers-Hyderabad	Hyderabad	Telangana
Pearson Professional Centers-Hyderabad TEL	Hyderabad	Telangana
Pearson Professional Centers-Jalandhar PUN	Jalandhar	Punjab
Touchstone	Jalandhar	Punjab
Budha Group Of Institutions, Karnal	Karnal	Haryana
Budha Group of Institution - City Center	Karnal	Haryana
Global Reach	Kolkata	West Bengal
BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY	Kolkata	West Bengal
TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited lab-1	Ludhiana	Punjab
TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited lab-2	Ludhiana	Punjab
Pearson Temporary Test Centers-Ludhiana PUN	Ludhiana	Punjab
Ganpat University	Mehsana	Gujarat
Pearson Professional Centers-Mumbai	Mumbai	Maharashtra
Pearson Professional Centers-New Delhi,	New Delhi	Delhi
Global Opportunities Pvt Ltd	New Delhi	Delhi
Pearson Professional Centers-Noida	Noida	Delhi
Multani Mal Modi College, Patiala	Patiala	Punjab
Pearson Professional Centers-Pune MAH	Pune	Maharashtra
Trans Globe Education	Rajkot	Gujarat
Pearson Professional Centers-Surat GUJ	Surat	Gujarat
KL University - PTE	Vijayawada	Andhra Pradesh
Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering	Visakhapatnam	Andhra Pradesh
Pearson Temporary Test Centres	Amritsar	Punjab
TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited – 2	Bhatinda	Punjab
Pearson Temporary Test Centres	Patiala	Punjab
Pearson Temporary Test Centres	Vadodara	Gujarat
Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Engg. & Tech.	Moga	Punjab

Most of the countries have resumed testing except for the ones mentioned below:

Afghanistan
Albania
Brunei Darussalam
Croatia
Latvia
Sierra Leone

Note: If you are taking the test in a Pearson Professional Center then wearing a mask that completely covers your mouth and nose is mandatory. If you do not wish to wear the mask during taking the test, rescheduling the test free of charge is an option.

PTE Exam Pattern

Candidates need to start their PTE study by knowing about the PTE exam pattern which tests the main 4 skills of English: PTE Reading, PTE Listening, PTE Speaking, and PTE writing. PTE Speaking and PTE writing exams are taken together. The PTE results are based on the scoring system of the Global Scale of English. It is always helpful for a candidate to take a PTE mock test to properly understand the PTE exam pattern.

PTE Exam Pattern: PTE Speaking and Writing

PTE Speaking and Writing section start with a personal introduction that requires the candidate to speak about their prompt. This is one of the PTE tools required to send to the universities/colleges to have better knowledge about the candidate. This section of the PTE Speaking is split into various small segments and this section is 77-93 minutes long. Remember, this task is not scored. The PTE test format is stated below:

PTE Read Aloud: This task requires the candidate to read a prompt of around 60 words, prepare for 30 – 40 seconds then read it aloud;
PTE Repeat Sentence: Here, a 3 – 9 seconds recording will be played which needs to be repeated;
PTE Describe Image: Candidates get 40 seconds to illustrate an image displayed. The PTE tutorials speaking help in preparing for this section;
PTE Re-tell Lecture: Candidates will listen/view around 90 seconds of the lecture and re-tell it in 40 seconds in their way;
PTE Answer Short Question: Here, a question will be played off for 3 – 9 seconds, and candidates need to respond within 10 seconds in one or more words;
PTE Summarize Written Text: Read around 300 words of text and summarize it in 1 sentence of not more than 75 words;
PTE Essay: Test-takers need to write a 200 – 300 words PTE writing essay. Candidates during their PTE study online need to practice hard to excel in this section.

PTE Exam Pattern: PTE Reading

The Reading part of the PTE test is 32-40 minutes long. During the PTE practice, candidates are required to thoroughly go through the PTE tutorials reading to ensure a high score. Also, candidates must finish all the sections within the given time limit. The PTE test format of the PTE reading section is as followed:

PTE Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks: A prompt length of around 300 words with blanks attached with dropdown boxes is presented, the test takers need to select the right answer from the options given;
PTE Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer: Candidates need to opt for more than one accurate answer after reading the text, this section carries negative marking.
PTE Re-order paragraphs: Several texts are placed randomly, candidates need to place them accurately;
PTE Reading fill in the blanks: In PTE reading fill in the blanks also, the test-takers need to select the accurate answer from the dropdown box;
PTE Multiple Choice, Single Answer: Here, the candidates are required to opt for a single answer.

PTE Exam Pattern: PTE Listening

The PTE listening test comprises audio/video clips that are played only once. Therefore, the PTE tutorial listening should be practiced properly. The PTE test format of the listening section is as follows:

PTE Summarize Spoken Text: Candidates are required to respond to a recording in a 50 – 70 words written text;
PTE Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer: Listen to a recording, and select more than one accurate answer;
PTE Fill in the Blanks: Here, the test-taker listens to a transcript and fills in the blanks with the missing words. The PTE mock tests are a great way to understand this section.
PTE Highlight Correct Summary: Listen to a recording and select the most suitable paragraph;
PTE Multiple Choice, Single Answer: Similar to the MCQ with multiple answers, here the candidate just needs to select a single correct answer;
PTE Select Missing Word: Candidates are required to listen to a recording and select the right word that is missing;
PTE Highlight Incorrect Words: Listen to a transcript and mark the incorrect words as displayed on the screen of the same transcript;
PTE Write from Dictation: Listen to a recording and write it down in sentences.

What is the Most Difficult part of PTE?

After reviews from numerous test-takers and 100 random test results, the most difficult part is the reading section followed by the writing section. PTE self-study needs to include proper strategies and practice tests to be able to improve on these sections.

PTE Score

The PTE test score as already mentioned is designed following the Global Scale of English. It has further been advised that candidates should always check their university PTE score list to understand their requirements. The PTE score calculation is done in a range of 10 – 90 where 10 is the lowest, with additions of one point.

What is a Good PTE Score?

From the comparison between IELTS band score and PTE scores, it can be stated that a range of 74 – 84 means a very good score. Followed by that, a range of 73 – 77 means a good score. Candidates can take help from PTE helpers like books, sample questions, and coaching to obtain similar scores. The overall PTE score consists of Communicative Skills and Enabling Skills. A good PTE score can increase your chance of getting any scholarships the university may provide.

PTE Score: Communicative Skills

Communicative skills measure the 4 main skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing each on a scale of 10 – 90. It must be noted that communicative skills are considered during visa/HEI entry. There are two PTE tools in the scoring system, partial and correct/incorrect credit points. For one correct answer, the candidate receives 1 correct point and no point in case of an inaccurate answer. Partial credit points are given for partially correct answers. The average PTE score may vary for every section.

PTE Score: Enabling Skills

This includes skills like grammatical accuracy, sentence construction, oral eloquence, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, and the manner of writing. The enabling skills scores are based on performance on only those aspects that specifically assess these skills. Although this is not part of the exam model, they play a huge part in marking the overall score. This is measured on a score range of 10 – 90.

PTE Band Score

The PTE Band Score is machine-scored and can be best understood when compared with the IELTS band score as well as the TOEFL score chart. The following PTE score chart will explain the scoring system when compared to the IELTS score:

PTE Academic	30	36	42	50	58	65	73	79	83	86
IELTS	4.5	5.0	5.5	6.0	6.5	7.0	7.5	8.0	8.5	9.0

The following PTE score chart will explain the scoring system when compared with the TOEFL score:

PTE Academic	38	42	46	50	53	59	64	68	72	78	84
TOEFL iBT	40-44	54-56	65-66	74-75	79-80	87-88	94	99-100	105	113	120

Therefore, from the above PTE score chart, it can be understood that an 89-90 is undoubtedly the best one can get. PTE scores of 74 – 85 are quite high scores that will massively help in admission. PTE Score for Spouse Visa can be obtained by scoring a minimum of 30 PTE scores.

What is the Passing Score for the PTE exam?

The PTE exam doesn't have a passing score. Generally, the PTE score range of 50 to 63 is considered competent and makes it hard for the candidates to ensure admission. Obtaining a score range between 65 to 75 or higher will increase the chances of securing admission to top universities.

How is PTE Score Calculated?

All PTE answers are scored by PTE Academic’s machine scoring system as it gives more analytical, objective results than humans do. Some questions are marked only on correctness. Others are marked on correctness, formal aspects, and also response quality. The formal aspect refers to the response type, for instance, if the word limit is maintained. The enabling skills of the PTE score represent the response quality. PTE Score Calculator helps calculate PTE scores using automated scoring technologies. PTE Academic provides a precise report of the overall score which grades a candidate’s English skills against the Global Scale of English.

There are two kinds of scoring in PTE:

Correct or incorrect: Each right answer gets 1 score, and incorrect ones don't get any marks.
Partial Credit: If the item is partly correct, it receives some marks but less than the maximum number allotted for that item.

How to Send PTE Scores?

Universities do not accept the paper form or PDF forms of the PTE scores. To send the PTE score card, the following steps need to be followed:

Login to your PTE account through the official website
Move to the ‘Activity section and select the appointment that is connected with the score
Select ‘Send Score’
Type the name of your selected institution/organization/department/school and select 'search’
Select the ‘recipient’
Press on ‘select programs’
Analyze the selected programs and click on Next
Then select ‘submit order' to complete the score sending

PTE Score Report

The Pearson PTE score report has certain sections:

Personal details and photo
Test registration ID and score report code
Overall score
A detailed description of the performance
It includes the overall, communicative, and enabling scores

PTE Result

The candidates will receive their PTE VUE results within 5 days of the test taken. They will be notified through their official PTE account about their Pearson PTE result. They will find the result under the ‘My PTE Result’ section. Once you receive an email stating the release of the scores, the PTE result login will show you the results. Remember, universities/colleges do not accept paper or PDF forms of PTE score cards. The PTE exam is valid for two years. After that particular period, candidates will not be able to trace their scores.

The PTE exam is valid in most countries and non-native aspirants generally target UK, US, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and more.
PTE Academic is highly accepted by universities and colleges, including the Ivy Leagues like Harvard, Columbia, Yale, and more.
PTE Academic is accepted by the New Zealand government as a trusted English aptitude exam and also for its visa purposes.

PTE Cutoff

Both IELTS and PTE are used by candidates for high education or immigration purposes. IELTS score is measured on a scale of 1-9 whereas PTE is scaled on numerical marks out of 90. Check the following top universities with average PTE scores and IELTS score requirements as follows:

Top Universities	PTE Score	IELTS Score
Aberystwyth University	55-75	6(5.5 each band)
Anglia Ruskin University	51-57	5.5-6
Aston University	42-70	5-7
Bangor University	56-67	-
Bath Spa University	51-67	6(5.5 each band)
Birkbeck College	43-73	5(4.5 each band)
Birmingham City University	43-76	4-7
Bournemouth University	36-62	5.5-6.5
Brunel University London	51-64	6-7
Buckinghamshire New University	55-62	6(5.5 each band)
Cardiff Metropolitan University	51-61	5.5-6.5
Cardiff University	36-78	4-7.5
City, University of London	59	5.5-7.5
Coventry University	59	6.5
Cranfield University	65	6.5
De Montfort University	51-58	4.5-5.5
Edge Hill University	66-73	5-7
Edinburgh Napier University	51-56	5.5-6
Falmouth University	51-55	6(5.5 each band)
Glasgow Caledonian University	51-54	5.5-6
Goldsmiths College	47-69	5.5-7.5
Heriot-Watt University	44-64	6.5-7
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine	56-62	6-6.5
Keele University	36-79	5-7.5
King's College London	54-59	6.5
Kingston University	30-77	5.5
Leeds Arts University	42-50	5.5 each band
Leeds Beckett University	51-54	5.5-6
Liverpool Hope University	51-58	6-6.5
Liverpool John Moores University	51-55	-
London Metropolitan University	51-56	6(5.5 each band)
London School of Economics and Political Science	58-65	6-7
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine	55-74	6(5.5 each band)
London South Bank University	51-60	5-6
Loughborough University	55-62	6-6.5
Middlesex University	51-58	5.5-6.5
Newcastle University	54-69	5.5-6.5
Oxford Brookes University	51	5.5-6.5
Queen Mary University of London	51-57	6.5
Queen's University Belfast	55-67	5.5-6
Ravensbourne University London	36-50	5.5-6
Roehampton University	54-67	6-6.5
Royal Agricultural University	56-61	6-6.5
Royal College of Art	54-68	6-7
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College	51-69	6.5-7
Sheffield Hallam University	51-67	5.5-6.5
SOAS University of London	60-65	6-6.5
Solent University	36-61	4.5-6.5
St George's, University of London	59-73	6.5-7.5
Staffordshire University	51	6(5.5 each band)
Swansea University	56-67	6-6.5
Teesside University	51-56	5.5-7
The Arts University Bournemouth	55-67	6(5.5 each band)
The Manchester Metropolitan University	59-61	5.5-6.5
The Nottingham Trent University	54-62	6.5
The Robert Gordon University	51-56	-
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama	65	7
The Royal Veterinary College	65-69	6.5-7
The University of Aberdeen	51-54	-
The University of Bath	62-69	6-7
The University of Birmingham	51-67	5.5
The University of Bolton	50-65	6(5.5 each band)
The University of Bradford	51-55	6(5.5 each band)
The University of Brighton	51-56	6(5.5 each band)
The University of Bristol	60	-
The University of Buckingham	59-65	6.5(6 each band)
The University of Chichester	43-64	5.5-6.5
The University of Dundee	56-67	5.5-7
The University of East Anglia	42-50	7
The University of East London	51-62	-
The University of Essex	40-58	5.5-6
The University of Exeter	58-73	5.5-6.5
The University of Glasgow	59-70	6.5
The University of Huddersfield	59	-
The University of Hull	51-54	6(5.5 each band)
The University of Kent	65-68	5.5-6.5
The University of Lancaster	50-70	5.5-6.5
The University of Leeds	60-64	6-6.5
The University of Leicester	61(55)	6.5(5.5 each band)
The University of Lincoln	58-76	6(5.5 each band)
The University of Liverpool	51-62	-
The University of Manchester	49-73	5.5-7.5
The University of Northampton	56-61	5-7
The University of Portsmouth	51-61	5.5
The University of Reading	51-67	7
The University of Salford	51-60	5-6
The University of Sheffield	56-61	6-6.5
The University of Southampton	59	5.5-6.5
The University of St Andrews	51-62	6.5
The University of Stirling	51-54	-
The University of Strathclyde	51-57	5.5-6.5
The University of Sunderland	59	5.5-6.5
The University of Surrey	42-73	5.5-7.5
The University of Sussex	56-67	6-7
The University of the West of Scotland	51-54	6-7
The University of Warwick	62-79	6.5-8
The University of Westminster	55-58	6-6.5
The University of Wolverhampton	51-544	-
The University of York	61(55)	6.5(5.5 each band)
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance	51	4.5-6.5
Ulster University	51-66	5-6
University College Birmingham	45-65	-
University College London	59-75	6-7
University for the Creative Arts	51-56	5.5(5 each band)
University of Abertay Dundee	51-54	6(5.5 each band)
University of Bedfordshire	51-54	6
University of Chester	51-57	-
University of Cumbria	42-50	6(5.5 each band)
University of Derby	42-50	6.5
University of Durham	58-64	6-6.5
University of Gloucestershire	51-67	5.5-7
University of Hertfordshire	51-58	6-6.5
University of Northumbria at Newcastle	54-62	6.5
University of Nottingham	51-55	5.5-6
University of Plymouth	46-51	6(5.5 each band)
University of South Wales	42-50	6(5.5 each band)
University of the Arts, London	51-58	5-7
University of the Highlands and Islands	50-61	5-6
University of the West of England, Bristo	51-58	5-6.5
University of Wales Trinity Saint David	51-56	6(5.5 each band)
University of Worcester	51-59	6(5.5 each band)
York St John University	51-59	6(5.5 each band)

PTE Preparation Tips

PTE English exam is one of the trusted English language proficiency exams and scoring high on the exam is a necessity. PTE exam preparation requires less time as it is easy to understand. It has already been mentioned how the universities and colleges require a high PTE score. PTE preparation includes a wide range of PTE tips, books, study materials, practice papers, and more. PTE official offers many free online courses, coursebooks, and also a range of books to develop language skills.

How can I Get Good Marks in PTE?

To secure a high PTE score candidates need to follow the top English PTE tips:

Understand the test format and scoring pattern
Start with creating a PTE self-study plan
Read the questions before reading the passage. Practice this during PTE online test.
Intonation should be worked on when studying PTE English
Make the proper movement of your mouth during PTE speaking
During PTE writing, practice focus on complex and compound sentences
Map your essay before starting with the PTE essay
Manage time during the PTE reading section
Expert PTE helper asks candidates to avoid typos while writing
Practice from PTE Preparation App
Practice listening to native English accents during PTE listening practice
Most language academy PTE focuses on time management when answering questions
PTE academic preparation should be done with diligence
A study from online courses like E2language PTE, PTE tutorials, Language academy PTE, and more
Candidates are suggested to not spend more than 2 minutes in the PTE Reading section
Work on maintaining time, focusing on the topics, and having proper knowledge of English
If you encounter a tough question, remind yourself of the time when you struggled and got a correct answer
Top English PTE experts suggest candidates practice essays in Microsoft word by turning off the autocorrect option. This will enable candidates to keep their grammatical errors in check.

How Can I Prepare for PTE?

The PTE exam preparation should be done rigorously to ensure a high PTE score and admission to your desired university. The road to PTE can be tiring but the following PTE Academic Preparation tips will guide you during your PTE self-study:

Practice English holistically throughout the day and grasp a great command of it;
Grammatical accuracy and vocabulary are two of the PTE tool in enabling skills that forms the PTE overall score, therefore, focus on them;
Reading should be a constant thing, and not done occasionally;
Refer to the official PTE preparation materials by Pearson as those are authentic and provide the candidates a taste of the main exam;
PTE Practice papers are the best way to secure knowledge and score;
Youtube videos can be very beneficial during the PTE exam preparation.
Create a practical PTE Study plan that includes the exact studying hours
Get knowledge from the webinars
Learning from the feedback is a helpful PTE preparation tip
Solve as many online practice tests as possible
Communicate with your friends in English to improve your speaking fluency
During PTE preparation, keep an error log, make notes on every question type and mark them according to the difficulty level
To prepare for the PTE Re-tell lecture, candidates can take help from the keywords

PTE Official Guide by Pearson

Preparing from the official study guide by the conducting body Pearson is considered the best option by test-takers. This book contains certain benefits:

Provides all the necessary information about the test, test-taking tips, syllabus, and requirements to take the test scoring;
Accelerated as well as comprehensive study plans designed according to the requirements of the test-takers;
An exhaustive explanation of the exam pattern and what every section has to offer;
Detailed information about every task type and practice questions;
PTE preparation strategies to overcome any bottleneck and improve the strong points;
Strategies to build English for academic purposes
It also contains tried and tested strategies to successfully take the PTE exam
It contains a glossary of helpful PTE Academic terms

PTE Preparation Books

It is necessary to gather the PTE materials and PTE preparation books that are authentic and contain the proper format of the exam. The following are a few of the PTE preparation books listed:

The Official Guide to PTE Academic: Check PDF
Practice Test Plus: with CD-Rom: Check PDF
PTE Academic – Macmillan – Check PDF
PTE General Skill Booster – Check PDF
Pearson Test of English Young Learners. First words Past Papers 2011 – Check PDF
Pearson Test of English Young Learners. Quick march Past Papers 2009 – Check PDF

PTE Academic Official App

There is an official PTE academic official app that helps candidates in PTE study online. Numerous candidates are attending school or work, for them, the PTE website or PTE official app works as the best guide. The following are a few of the major features of the PTE English app:

Detailed information about PTE test format, PTE score, 20 question types
Interactive practice questions both online and offline
Progress tracking and regular suggestions based on the test date
‘How to Guides’ about the four sections of the test
This PTE helper also provides test center tips

PTE Coaching Classes

You can prepare for PTE study online and offline according to your convenience. The following are a few of the best PTE coaching classes in India:

PTE Coaching in Chennai	PTE Coaching in Delhi
PTE Coaching in Bangalore	PTE Coaching in Chandigarh
PTE Coaching in Hyderabad	PTE Coaching in Kerala
PTE Coaching in Gurgaon	PTE Coaching in Noida
PTE classes in Ahmedabad	-

PTE Practice Papers

The best way to prepare for PTE is by practicing sample questions. Practice papers are a great way for PTE self-study. Here are some PTE practice papers for you.

PTE Writing:

PTE Writing Practice Paper 1	PTE Writing Practice Paper 2
PTE Writing Practice Paper 3	PTE Writing Practice Paper 4
PTE Writing Practice Paper 5	PTE Writing Practice Paper 6
PTE Writing Practice Test 7	PTE Writing Practice Test 8
PTE Writing Practice Test 9	PTE Writing Practice Test 10

PTE Speaking:

PTE Speaking Practice Paper 1	PTE Speaking Practice Paper 2
PTE Speaking Practice Paper 3	PTE Speaking Practice Paper 4
PTE Speaking Practice Paper 5	PTE Speaking Practice Paper 6
PTE Speaking Practice Test 7	PTE Speaking Practice Test 8
PTE Speaking Practice Test 9	PTE Speaking Practice Test 10

PTE Listening:

PTE Listening Practice Paper 1	PTE Listening Practice Paper 2
PTE Listening Practice Paper 3	PTE Listening Practice Paper 4
PTE Listening Practice Paper 5	PTE Listening Practice Paper 6
PTE Listening Practice Test 7	PTE Listening Practice Test 8
PTE Listening Practice Test 9	PTE Listening Practice Test 10

PTE Reading:

PTE Reading Practice Paper 1	PTE Reading Practice Paper 2
PTE Reading Practice Paper 3	PTE Reading Practice Paper 4
PTE Reading Practice Paper 5	PTE Reading Practice Paper 6
PTE Reading Practice Test 7	PTE Reading Practice Test 8
PTE Reading Practice Test 9	PTE Reading Practice Test 10

The Pearson Academic exam is accepted by thousands of universities and colleges, therefore, the candidate should practice rigorously to secure a high PTE score.

PTE FAQs

Question: Is PTE accepted in Canada?

Answer: Yes. PTE score is accepted in Canada. Most Canadian universities and colleges like The University of British Columbia, the University of Alberta, and more accept PTE scores.

Question: Is PTE valid for 3 years?

Answer: The PTE academic score report has 2 years of validity. But from the day of results are declared for study purpose requires three years for immigration for potential permananet residency.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.