What is PTE exam for?

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PTE stands for Pearson Test of English. This is a computer base test for students who are not native English speakers. The test has three versions PT academic, general and young learners. Candidates widely appear for the PT academy test. The examination duration for this test is 3 hour, this test fo

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The Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a high-stakes, computer-based English proficiency exam used primarily to unlock opportunities for global education, career advancement and immigration. Because it is faster exam that uses AI-driven, unbiased scoring, many Indians prefer it over traditional tests

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For most Indian students, yes, 2 weeks is enough time for PTE preparation - provided you already have a decent grasp of English. Unlike the IELTS, which tests the English language depth, PTE is a pattern-based exam. And success in 14 days depends more on -

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Improving your PTE Reading from a baseline to an 80+ level in just 7 days requires a "hacking" approach rather than deep linguistic study. Since PTE is an integrated test, you must focus on the tasks that carry the most points.

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To score 80 or higher in the PTE Reading section for the 2026 intake, you must master the integrated scoring system, as your Reading score is heavily influenced by tasks in the Speaking and Writing modules. 

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The PTE Academic scores required for teacher registration by Teaching Council of Aotearoa, New Zealand, are 69+. The specific minimum marks in each of the English communication skills are -

  • 79 in Speaking
  • 73 in Writing
  • 62 in Reading
  • 61 in Listening

For admissions to universities abroad to undergraduate courses, a PTE score between 51-60 is generally considered sufficient. However, higher scores can lead you to win an atractive scholarship or get selected in a good college.  

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