PTE Academic · Guides · October 24, 2026 · 5 min read
PTE exam fee 2026 in India, Pakistan, Australia, Nepal and UAE, and how to book
The PTE Academic exam fee in India is ₹18,900 including GST. In Pakistan the test costs about US$240, paid by card in dollars; in Australia about A$490–499; in Nepal about US$220–248; and in the UAE about AED 1,350. Fees are set by Pearson for each country and change from time to time, so treat these as October 2026 figures and confirm the price on pearsonpte.com before you pay.
PTE exam fee by country
| Country | PTE Academic fee (October 2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| India | ₹18,900 | includes GST; several sources agree on this figure |
| Pakistan | about US$240 | charged in US dollars, so pay by a card that allows international payments |
| Australia | about A$490–499 | sources differ slightly |
| Nepal | about US$220–248 | sources differ |
| UAE | about AED 1,350 | |
| Bangladesh and other countries | — | check the fee for your country on pearsonpte.com |
These figures come from several secondary sources that do not always agree, especially outside India. The price you see in your Pearson account when you book is the one that counts. If you pay in a currency other than your own, your bank may add a conversion fee on top.
The fee covers one sitting of the test: all three parts in one session, the scoring and online access to your results. Some versions of the test, such as PTE Academic UKVI for certain UK visas, are booked separately and may be priced differently; choose the version your university or visa asks for before you pay.
Why PTE costs more in some countries
Pearson sets the fee country by country, and it reflects local costs, taxes and currency. Two consequences are worth knowing:
- You pay the fee of the country where you sit the test, not the country you are applying to. Someone in India applying to an Australian university pays the Indian fee.
- Prices round to local currency, so the dollar equivalent differs. Comparing fees across countries rarely saves money once travel is counted; book where you live.
How to book the PTE exam
Booking is done online, through your own account on the Pearson site. The steps are broadly the same everywhere:
- Create an account on pearsonpte.com with your name exactly as it appears on the ID you will bring to the test. A mismatch can mean you are turned away on the day.
- Choose the test. For most study and Australian visa purposes it is PTE Academic, taken at a test centre. Check whether you need a different version, such as PTE Academic UKVI.
- Pick a test centre, a date and a time. Popular centres in big cities fill up first, especially in admission season, so look a few weeks ahead.
- Pay the fee by card or another method offered for your country. You will get a confirmation by email.
- Read the confirmation. It lists the ID you must bring, when to arrive and the centre’s rules. Follow it rather than advice from forums.
If you need your score for a visa, check the visa rules before you book. Australia’s Department of Home Affairs, for example, does not accept PTE tests taken fully online at home (see PTE score for Australia).
Rescheduling, cancelling and refunds
You can usually move or cancel a booking from your Pearson account. Whether you get money back, and how much, depends on how many days before the test you make the change: the earlier, the better. Very late changes may lose the whole fee. The exact rules for your booking are shown in your Pearson account and in the booking terms, so read them before you pay, not on the day before the test.
A few things help:
- Book when you are close to ready, not as a deadline to force yourself to start. A rescheduled test is a cost you can avoid.
- Check your date against university and visa deadlines. Leave room for a second attempt if the first score falls short.
- Do not miss the test. A no-show normally means losing the fee.
Keeping the total cost down
The exam fee is the largest single cost, so the cheapest test is the one you pass the first time. Three habits make that more likely:
- Know the exam pattern before you book. Surprises on the day, such as the microphone closing after 3 seconds of silence, cost points.
- Take a mock test first. A full mock tells you roughly where you are on the 10–90 scale and which skill is weakest. If you are well below your target, more practice is cheaper than a second sitting.
- Know your target score per skill. Many requirements set a minimum for each skill, not only the overall score. The PTE score chart explains how the scores fit together.
Common questions
What is the PTE exam fee in India in 2026? ₹18,900, including GST, as of October 2026. Confirm on pearsonpte.com before paying.
What is the PTE exam fee in Pakistan in PKR? The fee is charged in US dollars, about US$240 as of October 2026. The amount in rupees depends on the exchange rate and your bank’s charges on the day you pay.
How much is the PTE exam in Australia? About A$490–499 as of October 2026. Check the current price in your Pearson account.
Is there a separate PTE registration fee? In practice, “registration” means booking: you create a Pearson account and pay the test fee for your chosen date. Check the checkout page for any taxes or extra charges in your country.
Can I get a refund if I cancel PTE? It depends on how far ahead you cancel. The conditions are shown in your Pearson account when you book and when you cancel.
Make one attempt count
Before you pay, practise in exam conditions. The Nomto trainer covers every one of the 22 task types in exam timing, with the tone and the 3-second microphone cut-off on spoken tasks, trait feedback and an approximate 10–90 estimate for spoken and written answers, and key-based marking with partial credit and negative marking for Reading and Listening. Finish with a full mock test and a report on all four skills, then book when the report says you are close. Our guide on how to prepare for PTE has a study plan.
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