PTE Exam 2025:
Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Registration
Achieve global study, work, and migration goals with the PTE Academic—accepted by thousands of universities, professional bodies, and governments worldwide.
The Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) is a computer-based, internationally recognized English proficiency exam. It evaluates your listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills using real-world academic scenarios. The PTE Academic is accepted in Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, and many top European institutions.
What is the
PTE Exam?
Who should
take the PTE?
Students, professionals, and migrants who need to demonstrate English proficiency for university admissions, skilled migration, or work visas in English-speaking destinations. PTE is especially popular for Australian and UK visa applications due to its fast results and flexible scheduling.
Eligibility & Registration
Understand the eligibility criteria and registration process for the PTE exam your gateway to international undergraduate admissions.
Registration Steps
Eligibility Criteria
Create a Pearson account at www.pearsonpte.com
Choose PTE Academic test type
Select your city, test center, and date
Provide candidate and passport details
Pay the exam fee
Receive confirmation and test instructions
No minimum age or academic requirement (recommended 16+ years)
Valid passport required
Suitable for academic purposes
Immigration, and professional purpose
Registration Steps
Create a Pearson account at www.pearsonpte.com
Choose PTE Academic test type
Select your city, test center, and date
Provide candidate and passport details
Pay the exam fee
Receive confirmation and test instructions
Eligibility Criteria
No minimum age or academic requirement (recommended 16+ years)
Valid passport required
Suitable for academic purpose
immigration, and professional purposes
PTE Exam Pattern
The PTE Academic Exam is divided into three main sections: Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening. Each section is structured to assess your ability to communicate, comprehend, and express ideas in academic English—skills vital for success in international study, work, and migration. Familiarity with the format, timing, and number of tasks for each part of the exam will help you prepare efficiently and plan your test day strategy with confidence.
| Section | Duration | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
|
Speaking & Writing |
54–67 minutes |
28–36 |
|
Reading |
29–30 minutes |
13–18 |
|
Listening |
30–43 minutes |
12–20 |
PTE Exam Syllabus
Know the key topics covered in each section of the PTE to focus your preparation.
Speaking & Writing:
Personal introduction
Read aloud, repeat sentence
Describe image, re-tell lecture
Answer short questions
Summarize written text, essay writing
Reading:
Multiple-choice, single & multiple answers
Re-order paragraphs
Fill in the blanks
Listening:
Summarize spoken text
Multiple-choice, fill in blanks
Highlight correct summary, select missing word
Dictation and highlight the correct words
PTE Exam Dates
In India, PTE Academic exams are offered throughout the year, with multiple test dates available each month at designated test centers across major cities. To participate, applicants must register for the PTE, select their preferred exam date and center based on availability, and ensure they meet the identification requirements. This flexible scheduling allows you to choose a date that best fits your academic, professional, or migration plans.
| PTE Exam Date 2025 | SAT Registration Deadline | Deadline for Changes, & Regular Cancellation |
|---|---|---|
|
January 2025 |
At least 1 week prior |
7 days before test date for reschedule/refund |
|
April 2025 |
At least 1 week prior |
7 days before test date for reschedule/refund |
|
July 2025 |
At least 1 week prior |
7 days before test date for reschedule/refund |
|
October 2025 |
At least 1 week prior |
7 days before test date for reschedule/refund |
PTE Scoring
Indian students are often familiar with percentile-based results; however, the PTE Academic is scored on a scale from 10 to 90 points. Each section—Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening—contributes to your overall score. The minimum score is 10, and the maximum achievable score is 90. Most universities and visa programs consider scores between 50 and 65 as competitive, while top institutions often require scores above 70.
| Sections | Minimum Scores | Maximum Scores |
|---|---|---|
|
Reading |
10 |
90 |
|
Speaking & Writing |
10 |
90 |
|
Listening |
10 |
90 |
|
Overall Score |
10 |
90 |
PTE Test Centers
Find your nearest PTE test center to register and take your exam with ease. The College Board offers test centers worldwide, including major cities in India and globally.
Study Abroad FAQs & Guides
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Anyone seeking admission, jobs, or migration abroad; no age or education limit, but passport required
Create an account at Pearson PTE, choose a city and date, upload passport, pay the fee, and receive confirmation.
Unlimited attempts allowed; you can book another test as soon as you receive your results.
Most top institutions require 65+, some even 75+, but 50+ qualifies for many colleges and visas.
Results are typically available within 2 business days, accessed online via Pearson portal.
Yes, it’s recognized by thousands of universities and government agencies in major countries.
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