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PTE Academic : Exam Pattern, Books, Fees (2022)

Written by  Vishesh Chogtu

Published on Sat, June 25, 2022 9:45 AM   Updated on Tue, April 11, 2023 8:56 AM   7 mins read
Source: Milestone Study

PTE Academic is short for the Pearson Test of English. It is one of the most widely taken computer-based English language tests in the world. PTE academic is endorsed by universities, institutions, and governments all around the globe. It provides applicants with the quickest, fairest, and most adaptable means of demonstrating their English language competency for study/work abroad or immigration purposes.

Read along to know everything about your PTE Academic exam!

PTE Academic Login

The PTE academic 2022 login will be available to candidates who have previously completed the registration process. Candidates will need to put in specific credentials in order to access the ID account.

The following information is required to access the PTE login window.

Follow the instructions mentioned below to login :

  • Username – Type in the name  which you used for registration
  • Password – Now enter  your password

During registration try to save your credentials on cloud so that you don’t face difficulty in log in later.

PTE Academic Test

Thousands of academic institutions throughout the world accept PTE Academic in admission applications. The governments of Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand have authorized it for all student visa and immigration applications. Institutions across the globe are increasing their recognition of PTE Academic and growing the number of study abroad avenues.

PTE Academic is a computer-based English language exam. In this exam candidates’ abilities in reading, writing, speaking, and listening are evaluated. Every question on the test typically combines two skills, such as reading and speaking or listening and reading.

Books For PTE Academic

Check the following table for Top PTE Academic books:

Book Publisher
The Official Guide to PTE AcademicPearson Test Developers (Author)
PTE Academic Vocabulary Practice Book Exam Sam 
PTE Advantage for the Academic ModuleWiley
Expert PTE Academic Coursebook B1 & B2Pearson
Pearson Test of English Academic Practice Tests Plus and CD-ROM with Key PackPearson

Check out : PTE Accepted colleges in Canada 


PTE Academic Exam Dates 2022

The PTE exam is offered all year long at scheduled hours. PTE test centers are across the nation. The PTE exam dates in 2022 could change according to the center. Students must use the Pearson PTE Academic website to look for available seats. Select the closest location. Your browser would direct you to the website’s calendar of accessible dates.

PTE Academic Exam Pattern

PTE Academic syllabus  consists of three sections: Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening. These three portions are graded, and you also receive your PTE Academic overall score. For the candidate’s benefit, the PTE Exam Pattern shown below goes into great depth about the PTE Academic Paper’s components. The exam is of 2 hours. Check out the exam pattern below:

Speaking and Writing section

You will have a total of 54 to 67 minutes for the Speaking and Writing Section

The following types of questions would appear in the PTE Speaking and Writing Section :

Personal Introduction

Read Aloud

Repeat Sentence

Describe Image

Re-tell Lecture

Answer Short Question

Summarize Written Text

Essay

Listening section

You will be given a total of 30 to 43 minutes to finish the Listening Section.

The following types of questions would appear in the PTE Listening section:

Summarize Spoken Text

Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers

Fill in the Blanks

Highlight Correct Summary

Multiple Choice, Single Answer

Select Missing Word

Highlight Incorrect Words

Write from Dictation

Reading Section

You will have a total of 29 to 30 minutes to finish the reading component of the exam.

The following subjects would be covered by the questions in the PTE Reading portion :

Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer

Re-order Paragraphs

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice, Single Answer


Check out : PTE vs IELTS


PTE Academic UKVI 

A Secure English Language Test (SELT) called  PTE UKVI has been authorised by the UK Home Office for all UK visas that call for a four-skill language test. Anyone who wants to study, work, or live in the UK may make the process quick, fair, and convenient. A whopping 98% of UK universities accept PTE scores.

The PTE is a straightforward starting point for realising your aspirations. In any of our centres located in 20 or 22 cities across India, you can select to take the PTE Academic exam. India’s cities all have centres where you can take the SELT PTE UKVI exam.

PTE Academic Score Chart

Check out the PTE Academic Score Chart below:

PROFICIENCY LEVELPTE
EXPERT89-90
VERY GOOD83-85
VERY GOOD74-84
GOOD73-77
GOOD64-72
COMPETENT58-63
COMPETENT50-57
MODEST42-49
MODEST35-41
LIMITED30-34
EXTREMELY LIMITED0-30

Gain more insight on : PTE score chart


PTE Academic Fees

The cost of the PTE Academic exam is Rs 14,700 on average. A PTE Late Booking Fee must be paid if the candidate schedules his PTE exam less than 48 hours before the PTE test date.

PTE Academic Collocation list

Understanding collocations is a crucial component of the PTE exam, particularly the PTE Reading segment. You may quickly complete the Reading Fill in the Blanks and Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks with their guidance. They may occasionally assist you in better forming your responses for essays or spoken summaries.

Check out some of the examples below:


Noun + Noun
Come here, let  us all welcome them with a round of applause.
Adjective + NounThere is no need to  make a big deal about things that don’t matter.
Noun + VerbRahul’s plane takes off in ten minutes.
Verb + NounWe want everyone to pay attention.
Adverb + AdjectiveHe was fully aware of the consequences.
Verb + PrepositionBob confessed to stealing the money.
Verb + Adverb That place was awfully quiet.

PTE Academic Result

PTE Results are often accessible online within 48 hours in the business days. Results for the PTE Academic are published online. The PTE Academic student account allows you to access this. Within five business days, you will first get an email with details on how to obtain the results online.

You must then adhere to the directions in order to log into your Pearson account. Through your Pearson account, you can distribute your results to the colleges and universities of your choice.

Your PTE Academic Exam is graded on a scale of 10 to 90.  Your score, which is based on a scale, shows how well a person can read, talk, comprehend verbal instructions, and write in the English language. The results are displayed as a graph, making it simple to see both the candidate’s language proficiency strengths and areas for development


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FAQs

Is PTE easier than IELTS?

Ans: According to student reviews IELTS general is easier than PTE Academics.

What is PTE Academic?

Ans: It is one of the most widely taken computer-based English language tests in the world. PTE academic is endorsed by universities, institutions, and governments all around the globe.

Is PTE valid for 3 years?

Ans: PTE score are valid upto 2 years.

Does Australia accept PTE for PR?

Ans: Australian Government accepts PTE Academic scores as evidence of English language ability for all visa categories, including study and PR.

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