The PTE Academic exam fee in India is ₹18,900, including 18% GST, effective 16 March 2026 (up from ₹18,000). PTE Home is cheaper at ₹15,300. You can trim the Academic fee by roughly ₹2,000–₹2,500 with a voucher from an authorised reseller never from an unverified seller.
What is the PTE exam fee in India right now?
The PTE Academic fee in India is ₹18,900, inclusive of 18% GST, from 16 March 2026. This is the standard fee you’ll see when you book directly on the Pearson portal. PTE Home, a separate test for UK family and settlement visas, is ₹15,300.
If you’re seeing ₹18,000 or ₹17,000 quoted elsewhere, that figure is out of date — the fee rose on 16 March 2026. Always treat the price at the Pearson checkout as final, since GST-inclusive fees can change.
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How do Academic, Core, UKVI and Home fees compare?
In India, PTE Academic is ₹18,900 (incl. GST). PTE Academic UKVI is the same test plus a UK Home Office URN. PTE Core (for Canada) is booked for Canadian immigration, and PTE Home — a pass/fail SELT for UK family/settlement visas — is the cheaper option at ₹15,300.
| Test | Who it’s for | Fee (India, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic | University admissions, Australia/NZ migration | ₹18,900 (incl. GST) |
| PTE Academic UKVI | UK visas — same test + a Home Office URN | Same band as Academic |
| PTE Core | Canada economic immigration (IRCC) | Booked for Canadian immigration |
| PTE Home | UK family / settlement visas (A1/A2/B1) | ₹15,300 |
What changed in March 2026 and why?
On 16 March 2026 the PTE Academic fee in India rose from ₹18,000 to ₹18,900, including 18% GST. Periodic fee revisions like this are normal, but they create a freshness gap: many websites still quote the old figure, so applicants budget the wrong amount.
What are the reschedule and cancellation fees?
Reschedule and cancellation outcomes in India follow Pearson’s standard policy: cancel or reschedule well ahead of your date for a full refund, change it closer in for a partial refund, and forfeit the fee if you change it at the last minute. Always confirm the exact windows in your Pearson account.
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As a rule of thumb, the earlier you act the more you keep. Booking with realistic prep time built in is the simplest way to avoid reschedule charges altogether and a voucher can’t be used to pay a reschedule fee, only the test fee.
How can you pay less for PTE in India safely?
The main way to pay less is a PTE voucher from an authorised reseller, which typically saves ₹2,000–₹2,500 (about 11–13%) on the ₹18,900 fee. Pearson doesn’t sell single vouchers to individuals in India, so buy only from a verified partner with a proper GST invoice.
- Buy from an authorised Pearson reseller or coaching institute
- Demand a GST invoice and proof of authorisation
- Verify the single-use code before booking
- Prices far below the ~13% market norm
- No GST invoice or proof of authorisation
- Pressure to pay an individual via untraceable methods
For the full playbook how vouchers work, where to buy, and the scams to avoid read our PTE voucher India 2026 guide. To book a slot, see PTE exam dates & slot booking in India.
Frequently asked questions
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How much is the PTE exam fee in India in 2026?
₹18,900, including 18% GST, effective 16 March 2026. PTE Home is ₹15,300.
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Did the PTE fee in India increase?
Yes. It rose from ₹18,000 to ₹18,900 on 16 March 2026.
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Is PTE Core the same price as PTE Academic in India?
PTE Core is booked for Canadian immigration through Pearson’s channels; PTE Academic is ₹18,900. Always confirm the live price at checkout for your chosen test.
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How can I reduce the PTE exam fee?
Use a voucher from an authorised reseller, which usually saves about ₹2,000–₹2,500. Avoid unverified sellers and always get a GST invoice.
- Can I pay the PTE reschedule fee with a voucher?
No. A voucher covers only the test fee, not a reschedule charge.
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What is the cheapest PTE test in India?
PTE Home is ₹15,300, but it’s a separate pass/fail SELT for UK family/settlement visas — not a substitute for PTE Academic.
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