PTE 2024 Exam

The Pearson Test of English is the full form of PTE. The Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic exam is an English language test for candidates who want to apply to universities or countries where English is the primary language. Candidates will be pleased to learn that Pearson PLC Group, the PTE exam's governing body, has launched PTE at Home. Candidates who want to register for the PTE test can find multiple PTE dates at a test centre near them here.

Continuing the disruptions caused by COVID-19 for students and the study abroad industry. The PTE exam has been cut by an hour, and the new PTE exam lasts two hours. Candidates can view the most recent PTE test pattern on our website. Visit the official website if you are a qualified applicant and you would like to register for the PTE Exam.

Here is a list of the available PTE test dates for 2023. Candidates should note that the PTE exam dates are available on multiple days across the many PTE test centres that are spread across the country. You are required to visit the official website to know about the 'PTE center near me.' In the table below, we have provided the PTE test dates that are available for the PTE exam centre mentioned below. 

The following are the PTE exam eligibility 2023 criteria for candidates looking to appear for their PTE Academic Exam.

In order to take the PTE Academic test, the candidate must be at least 16 years old. Candidates below 18 years of age need to get a parental consent form signed by either parents or guardians before taking the test. Candidates can download the consent form from the official website of the PTE Academic Exam: https://www.pearsonpte.com/pte-academic
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Pearson PLC Group – the conducting body of the PTE Academic Exam has not laid down any education qualification criteria for candidates wanting to appear for the PTE Academic test. Now that we have covered the PTE Exam eligibility in detail, let us take a look at the PTE registration process. 
 

The Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) assesses the Speaking & Writing, Reading and Listening skills, skills of the candidates to ensure that they are capable of studying in the international environment, with a good grasp of the universal language of English. By scoring well on this test, students can assure the admission committee as well as the visa officers that they are capable of understanding the globally accepted official language while studying in a foreign land.

A good score on the test also ensures that candidates would be able to represent their ideas, deliver presentations, work to gain international exposure, and basically function on the international front in front of foreign audiences. This helps the applicants ensure that they are ready to study amidst students from all over the world and international faculty members in the universal official language.

Syllabus of PTE Speaking and Writing Section: As the name implies, this section tests the candidates on the basis of their two major skills of communication, which are spoken and written skills. The Speaking & Writing of the PTE section is approximately 54 – 67 minutes long in the PTE exam and the section contains seven different question types. The Speaking & Writing section is the longest section of the PTE test. The candidate will be tested on their speaking and writing skills, using English they might hear in an academic environment.

This section comprises seven small sections that test you on your promptness over speaking and writing the written test that you would get to read for the first time ever. The complete section is given on a time duration of 54 to 67 minutes and the time allotted to each segment is as follows:

Syllabus of PTE Reading Section: This section tests the candidates on the basis of their ability to understand the written instructions in the language. The section further divided into 5 segments is 29 to 30 minutes long. Check out the segment-wise pattern for the time distribution of this section:

Syllabus of PTE Listening Section: The listening section of the PTE Academic is stretched over 30 to 43 minutes of duration. This one is designed to determine the ability to understand spoken English by the candidate. Here, the student needs to ascertain that they carefully hear the audio file played and retain what they heard. This section is divided into 8 segments and the time given to each segment is as follows.

PTE Pattern: Candidates should note that the PTE syllabus and the PTE exam pattern go hand-in-hand. The PTE exam pattern constitutes the PTE syllabus. The PTE Exam Pattern 2023 is as follows

The PTE test goes this way:

1. Question: Time to Reading the Text Prompt: The time duration of each prompt you get varies depending on the length of the text. The length is measurable in words or sentences. You need to be active in this part.
2. Prepare for Answer: Time granted to Relax and Think: You do not have to immediately answer the question. On average, you get 10 to 15 seconds to prepare for each segment. You should relax and think for a while about how to answer.
3. Answer: Time for Action: This is the total time duration where you have to perform. The answers are recorded when you speak, saved as text when you write, and selected in options multiple-choice questions. 

Candidates wishing to register for the PTE exam 2023 must follow the steps outlined below to book their PTE exam slot successfully. Candidates need to keep in mind that in order to schedule their PTE Academic online exam, they will need a valid ID, specifically a valid Indian passport. On the day of the PTE exam, candidates are also required to present a valid ID; if they fail to do so, they will not be permitted entry into the PTE Test Center.

• Visit the official website of PTE Academic.
• Create your Pearson account by entering your personal information.
• After you have successfully completed the PTE registration process, Pearson will send you an email containing your login information within the next 48 hours.
• The next step is to look for a PTE test centre near you.
  • At this stage, candidates can also take the PTE at Home test.
• Also, choose a suitable time and PTE date to take the PTE exam.
• After entering your information, such as time, date, and PTE slot, you will be directed to the checkout button.
• After that, you will need to pay the PTE Exam Fee, which is currently 14,700 Indian rupees, in order to finish registering for the PTE exam.

PTE Phone Registration: Besides the popular online registration method, candidates can also register for the PTE exam by phone. To register for the PTE Exam, Indian students should call the PTE Academic testing body at 00080 0440 2020. (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.)
 

The standard fee for the PTE Academic exam is Rs 14,700. If a candidate books his PTE (The Pearson Test of English) exam within 48 hours of the PTE (The Pearson Test of English) test date, the candidate must pay a PTE Late Booking Fee.