Pearson Test of English Academic
PTE Academic is a computer-based English proficiency test accepted for study, work, and immigration to Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada, and the US. Results typically available within 2 days.
2 hours
Duration
90
Total Marks
1,500,000+
Candidates/Year
Year-round at test centers
Frequency
Week 1
Understand PTE format + take practice test
Week 2-3
Speaking and Writing templates
Week 4-5
Reading and Listening strategies
Week 6
Full mock tests + final review
| Year | General | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65+ (most universities) | N/A | N/A |
| 2024 | 79+ (Australia PR) | N/A | N/A |
PTE is computer-scored — pronunciation clarity matters more than accent
Speaking templates can boost your score dramatically
Read Aloud affects both Reading and Speaking scores — practice daily
Dictation in Listening is the highest-scoring item — train your ears
PTE is faster results (2 days) vs IELTS (13 days) — useful for tight deadlines
