Who this page is for
Indian students targeting Australia, UK, Canada, New Zealand or the USA, plus applicants who need PTE Academic UKVI for a UK visa — not PTE Core for Canadian PR (that is a different Pearson product).
Overview
Pearson says PTE Academic is accepted for study by thousands of institutions globally, including major destinations such as Australia, Canada, the UK, New Zealand and the US. That is admissions. For a UK Student visa you usually need PTE Academic UKVI, which is the SELT variant. PTE Core is the Canadian immigration product — do not book it for a master's offer.
What actually matters
- Fully computer-based, AI scored, including speaking into a microphone.
- Score scale 10–90; results often in about 48 hours.
- UKVI is a different booking from generic Academic.
- US acceptance is real but not universal — check each programme.
Which PTE product
| Product | Use it for | Do not use it for |
|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic | University offers where listed | UKVI Student visa by itself |
| PTE Academic UKVI | UK SELT routes | Assuming every US college lists it |
| PTE Core | Some Canadian immigration | Taught master's admissions |
Why it ranks so well in India
Speed of results, frequent slots, and Australia's comfort with Pearson. If your list is US-heavy, read PTE accepted universities in USA before you pay.
Prep on StudyWhere
Task-type drills live on the PTE hub: Read Aloud, Repeat Sentence, Describe Image, Write Essay, Write from Dictation, and the rest. This intent cluster adds fees, scores and country pages.
Verify on the official source
Fees, dates, accepted scores and visa rules change. Confirm the current figure on the official test, university, regulator or government page before you book or pay. StudyWhere is an advisor, not the test owner.
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Next step on StudyWhere
Destination list + Academic vs UKVI + any score you hold. Ask whether PTE covers both offer and visa.
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