Will the addition of two new question types change the duration of the PTE exam?

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As per the exam conducting body, Pearson PTE, the overall length of the PTE exam will continue to remain the same, i.e. 2 hours even after the addition of two new types of tasks. This is done by adjusting the length and number of other tasks in the PTE exam accordingly. 

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Many preparation platforms offer one free full-length mock test upon registration to entice users. You can access free baseline mock tests and question-wise diagnostic drills on platforms like PTE Academy and AlfaPTE.

Usually the official Pearson Scored Practice Tests are considered the best for preparation. They use the exact same automated scoring algorithm as the real exam. For high-volume daily practice - popular platforms among test-takers include AlfaPTE, APEUni, Gurully and PTE Tutorials.

You can download official practice materials directly from the Pearson PTE Preparation Hub. While interactive tasks require computer access, Pearson provides downloadable structural handbooks and sample question banks. 

To check the slot availability, you can either visit "Pearson Vue" or, alternatively,   log in to your "My PTE" account and proceed to book the test and reach the test centre location page, i.e. Pearson Vue. 

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The fee for booking a PTE slot in India is INR 18,900 in 2026 for the "PTE Academic" variant of the exam. 

It must be noted that - while there are plenty of websites quoting that there is a late fee for those who happen to book the exam at the last minute, the truth is - there is no late fee.

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