Moving abroad for higher education or immigration? You will most likely have to appear for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) exam. While the PTE General test is needed for immigration purposes, students moving abroad for higher education have to appear for the PTE Academic test to seek admission in universities. PTE Academic measures students’ English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and evaluates their ability to study and reside in English-speaking countries. Powered by Artificial intelligence, PTE is a computer-based exam designed to eliminate human biases and provide convenient and rapid testing solutions. If you intend to appear for the PTE, you should be aware of the PTE fees, structure and additional charges.
All students appearing for the exam have to pay a PTE registration fee. The PTE exam cost varies from country to country and is in the range of US$165 to US$310. You may also register for the test 48 hours in advance. Here is a look at the PTE Fees in India.
PTE Standard Fee for Indian students |
₹14,407 |
PTE Registration fee (inclusive of taxes) |
₹17,000 |
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You can also place a cancellation request through the official PTE website and claim a refund. To be eligible for a full refund of your PTE exam price, you need to place your cancellation request at least 14 days prior to the test date. You may also place a cancellation request 7-14 days prior to the test date window. In such an event, you would only be eligible for a 50% refund of the cost of the PTE test. Note that you will not be eligible for refunds if you place a cancellation request within less than 7 days from the exam date.
PTE Rescheduling Fee
You are allowed to reschedule your PTE test date without incurring any additional cost by placing your rescheduling request at least 14 days before the test date. If you choose to reschedule your appointment in the 7 to 14 days window prior to the test date, you have to pay an extra 50% amount of the original test fee. Rescheduling requests are not accepted in the last 7 days prior to the test. Should you choose to reschedule, you will have to pay the full amount of the PTE test price for your new exam date.
Reviewing Your PTE Score
If you are dissatisfied with your PTE score, you can place a request to review it through the official PTE website. Placing a review request will cost you approximately US$ 125. If your review request results in an improvement in your PTE score, the amount will be refunded. You need to place your review request within 14 days of receiving your test scores.
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You can cancel your PTE appointment for a refund based on when you cancel. A full refund is available if you cancel more than 14 days before the test. A 50% refund applies if you cancel 7-14 days before the exam, but no refund is given if you cancel within 48 hours of the test.
Yes, you can buy PTE preparation packages starting at $59.99 through the official PTE website. This is an optional service and not included as part of your PTE exam fee.
If you have been assigned a new score, your PTE fee of $100 charged for revaluation, will be refunded. The refund will be processed in 7-14 days. You may also fill this form and inquire about the refund status.
The PTE exam fees varies in each country ranging from US$ 165 to US$ 310. In India, the PTE fees is INR 17,000.
Yes, you must pay the PTE exam fee each time you take the test. The fee covers various costs, including exam materials, test center facilities, scoring, and administrative expenses.
The PTE scores are generally valid for two years from the test date. After this period, the scores expire, and you'll need to retake the exam if you still require them for applications.
Discounts for PTE exam fees are generally not offered by Pearson. Occasionally, test centers may have promotions or group booking discounts. It's worth checking Pearson's website or contacting the test center for any current offers.