The Pearson Test of English Academic 2022 is an internationally recognised English language proficiency examination conducted by Pearson VUE. PTE Academic is accepted by various universities, colleges and even some countries for immigration purposes. The PTE academic is not a test of deep English knowledge, rather, it is just testing the candidate's basic ability to comprehend English.
The scores for the PTE Academic can be used to satisfy English language proficiency requirements for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. English language proficiency scores are required for students who are from non-English speaking nations or who do not have English as their first language. The PTE Academic scores are valid for up to 2 years from the exam date.
After logging in to the PTE official website – PTE VUE, the candidate needs to:
For Indian students, PTE requirements include a passport without which the test cannot be taken. PTE score card is obtained within 5 working days.
The conducting body has not prescribed any specific eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification. However, the eligibility is prescribed in terms of the age limit of the candidate and is as follows.
The PTE Academic test comprises 3 different sections or parameters upon which the candidate’s proficiency in English is evaluated. These include:
Part 1: Speaking and Writing
Part 2: Reading
Part 3: Listening
PTE Academic 2022 Exam Pattern
Section |
Duration |
Topics Covered |
Part 1: Speaking and Writing |
77 – 93 minutes |
|
Part 2: Reading |
32 – 41 minutes |
|
Part 3: Listening |
45 – 57 minutes |
|
Month | PTE Test dates |
---|---|
May 2022 | 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 |
June 2022 | 02, 03, 04, 09, 11, 16, 17, 18, 24, 25, 30. |
July 2022 | 01, 02, 07, 08, 09, 15, 16, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30. |
August 2022 | 04, 05, 06, 11, 13, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27. |
September 2022 | 01, 02, 03, 10, 17, 24. |
The conducting body has not prescribed any specific eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification. However, the eligibility is prescribed in terms of the age limit of the candidate and is as follows.
The PTE Academic test comprises 3 different sections or parameters upon which the candidate’s proficiency in English is evaluated. These include:
Part 1: Speaking and Writing
Part 2: Reading
Part 3: Listening
PTE Academic 2022 Exam Pattern
Section |
Duration |
Topics Covered |
Part 1: Speaking and Writing |
77 – 93 minutes |
|
Part 2: Reading |
32 – 41 minutes |
|
Part 3: Listening |
45 – 57 minutes |
|