Many students and professionals aspire to take the PTE Core test, which acts as a golden opportunity for those who want to work or apply permanent residency in Canada. However, for some the exam fee may not be affordable but still they prefer to pay for their career.

To make the test takers aware of the charges PTE Panacea provides the cost of the examination in each country along with the essential information related to the exam.

Key Points:

·         The PTE Core registration fee is different for each country due to difference in exchange rates.

·         Test Takers who cancel their exam at least 14 days in advance are eligible to get full refund of the fees paid. But if the cancellations are made within 14 days result in a partial or no refund.

·         Rescheduling of the exam is free of charge if it is done at least 14 days before the test date.

·         The mode of payment is through credit and debit cards, and PayPal or UPI is not accepted.

Breakdown of PTE Core Costs

1. PTE Core Registration Fee

Once the account has been created by the student he has to choose the city and the test center and finally has to pay the registration charges which vary from country to country, depending on the exchange rate.

For example:

• Canada – CAD 350
• India – INR 17,000
• Australia – AUD 475 (inclusive 10% Tax)
• Nepal – USD 205

You can visit the official Pearson PTE website, navigate to PTE Core, and click on "Find test centers and fees" to find the exact fee for your country. Once your account is created, choose your city and test center and proceed to pay the registration fee—which varies by country. For more detailed information on exam centers in key regions, check out our guides on PTE Exam Centers in India, PTE Exam Centers in Canada, and PTE Test Centers in Australia.

2. PTE Core Exam Cancellation Fee

You have the option to cancel your test if you are unable to take the exam. No additional charges apply, but the refund policy depends on how many days before the test date the cancellation took place.

• Cancellation at least 14 days before the test date – Full refund
• Cancellation between 7–14 days before the test date – 50% refund
• Cancellation less than 7 days before the test date – No refund

3. PTE Core Exam Rescheduling Fee

• No extra charges will be applicable if the rescheduling is done at least 14 days before the test date.
• Test-takers can reschedule up to 6 times.
• Rescheduling within 14 days is not permitted, the candidate can only cancel the exam.

4. Late Payment Fee

Candidates can book a test seat up to 24 hours before the exam without any extra changes otherwise a late payment fee applies, which differs by country.

PTE Core Fees Around the World

The list of PTE Core exam fees for different countries is given in the chart below or visit the official Pearson PTE website to check the most updated pricing for your location.

The link of the official site:

https://www.pearsonpte.com/test-centers-and-fees

The test takers must complete the payment using either credit or debit card, Paypal and UPI payments are not accepted, then only the confirmation of the test date will be sent by email. Payments must be in the test location's currency for instance, if any Indian is appearing for an exam in Canada then the payment will be in Canadian dollars not in Indian currency.