Study-abroad exam · Pearson
PTE Academic for study abroad
Pearson runs PTE at 57 centres in India. There are separate versions for different visa systems, so book the one your route names.
01 Where it counts
Which countries ask for PTE Academic, and at what level
Each line comes from that country's own guide on this site, where the official source is cited.
| Country | What it asks for | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Student visa: 47 (39 with 10+ weeks ELICOS). 485 visa: 55 overall | Country guide Visa 500 |
| Canada | PTE Core is IRCC's version for economic programmes; check what your institution accepts for admission | Country guide Study permit |
| United Kingdom | PTE Academic UKVI is a SELT for UK visas | Country guide UK Student visa |
02 Which PTE
PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core
PTE versions and fees in India [1]
| Version | Used for | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic | Study and migration (universities, Australia, NZ) | ₹18,900 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | UK visas that need a SELT | ₹18,900 |
| PTE Core | Canadian economic visas (IRCC) | ₹18,900 |
For a Canadian study permit, check what your college or university accepts for admission; PTE Core is for IRCC economic programmes. [1]
03 Official sources & verification
Where these facts come from
Every fact above is read from the official pages below (government, embassy, regulator, test owner or university), last checked on 29 October 2026. Visa money, fees and work rules change several times a year — open the official page before you pay or apply.
- Pearson PTE — Test centers and fees (India) (opens in a new tab) INR fees, versions, 57 centres · Last checked 29 Oct 2026
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