What is the PTE requirement at the University of Notre Dame Australia?

Many Indian students find the PTE pattern more predictable because it is evaluated by AI rather than human examiners, eliminating subjective bias in Writing and Speaking. However, it requires strong typing speed, computer comfort and the ability to speak clearly into a microphone without hesitation

No. There are no optional or scheduled breaks during the 2-hour PTE exam. Once the exam begins - the timer runs continuously through all three sections - from start to finish.

Total duration of the PTE Academic exam is 2 hours (approximately 2 hours to 2 hours and 15 minutes). Officials from Pearson claim that most test takers usually finish their exam within 2 hours. 

Here is the breakdown of time allocation across different sections of the PTE exam in 2026-27 - 

Pearson Professional Centres (PPCs) are owned and operated directly by Pearson - ensuring strict adherence to global standards, space and top-tier equipment. The Certified Partner Centres are third-party commercial institutes (like study-abroad consultancies) authorised by Pearson to host the test.

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No. Other test-takers' voices will not technically ruin your score because the headset microphone and software use noise-cancelling filters. However, noise can cause a psychological distraction if you let it throw off your focus or rhythm.