# Testmigo Blog

> Study planning, mock-test advice, and score-improvement guides from Testmigo.

- **URL**: https://testmigo.com/blog

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- [Which English test should you take? IELTS, PTE, CELPIP or LanguageCert (2026)](/blog/which-english-test-ielts-pte-celpip-languagecert): The right English test depends on where you're going. IELTS, PTE Academic, PTE Core, CELPIP and LanguageCert compared side by side: format, results time, scores, which visas accept them, and fees in Nepal.
- [English test scores for UK visas (2026): IELTS for UKVI and PTE Academic UKVI](/blog/uk-visa-english-requirements): UK visas need a Secure English Language Test such as IELTS for UKVI or PTE Academic UKVI. The minimum scores for B1 and B2, the Skilled Worker change to B2, and where to test in Nepal.
- [Paper-based IELTS is ending (2026): what changes, including in Nepal](/blog/ielts-paper-test-ending): IELTS is moving to computer-only delivery from mid-2026. In Nepal, the last paper test was on 27 June 2026. What changes, what doesn't, and how to prepare for the computer test.
- [PTE Core vs PTE Academic: which should you take?](/blog/pte-core-vs-pte-academic): PTE Core is a general English test for Canadian immigration; PTE Academic is for study and for visas in Australia and the UK (as PTE Academic UKVI). How they differ and which one your goal needs.
- [PTE and IELTS scores for Australian visas (2026): the component-based levels](/blog/pte-score-australia-pr): Since 7 August 2025, Australia sets PTE Academic minimums per skill instead of one flat score. The Competent, Proficient and Superior thresholds for PTE and IELTS, and what they're worth in points.
- [IELTS One Skill Retake (2026): the rules, and who should use it](/blog/ielts-one-skill-retake): One Skill Retake lets you resit a single IELTS skill within 60 days of an IELTS on computer test. Who can use it, which visas accept it, and when it's worth it.
- [Gurully vs Testmigo (2026): an honest comparison for PTE and IELTS](/blog/gurully-vs-testmigo): Gurully sells unlimited scored mocks on short passes. Testmigo turns every mock into a ranked list of what is costing you points and a plan that updates with it, across four exams. Here is which fits you.
- [APEUni vs Testmigo for PTE (2026): which should you use?](/blog/apeuni-vs-testmigo): APEUni is built for drilling single PTE question types, much of it free. Testmigo has 20,000+ PTE questions too, plus full timed mocks that come back with a ranked list of your weakest task types and a plan that updates. How to use each.
- [Magoosh IELTS alternatives (2026): free and lower-cost options](/blog/magoosh-ielts-alternatives): Magoosh is strong on video lessons, AI grading and a score guarantee. If you mainly need realistic mocks, per-criterion feedback and a plan for what to fix next, here are the alternatives and what each costs.
- [The best free IELTS mock tests (2026)](/blog/free-ielts-mock-tests): Where to take free IELTS practice tests that are worth your time: official computer-delivered tests, large free libraries, and free mocks with band feedback.
- [JFT-Basic in Nepal (2026): test centers, fee, booking and retakes](/blog/jft-basic-nepal): Where to sit JFT-Basic in Nepal, what it costs, how to book through Prometric, what ID to bring, and the 45-day retake rule.
- [JFT-Basic vs JLPT N4: which should you take for the SSW visa?](/blog/jft-basic-vs-jlpt-n4): Both prove the Japanese level for Specified Skilled Worker (i). JFT-Basic runs almost every day with results on screen; JLPT N4 runs twice a year. Here is how to choose.
- [How to prepare for JFT-Basic listening](/blog/jft-basic-listening-practice): Listening is where many JFT-Basic candidates lose the most points. How the section works, how to use your two plays, and a two-week practice routine.
- [Why most JFT-Basic candidates in Nepal fall short, and how to fix it](/blog/jft-basic-pass-rate-nepal): Only 27.6% of Nepali candidates reached the pass level in the August-September 2026 JFT-Basic window. The official numbers, the usual reasons, and a fix for each.
- [JFT-Basic exam format: 4 sections, about 50 questions, 60 minutes](/blog/jft-basic-exam-format): What each JFT-Basic section tests, how the 60 minutes work, the navigation and audio rules, and how to practice for the format rather than just the content.
- [JFT-Basic scoring explained: the 10-250 scale and why 200 is a pass](/blog/jft-basic-scoring-pass-mark): JFT-Basic gives one overall score from 10 to 250, and 200 or more is a pass at A2. Here is how the scale works, what each level means, and what to do with your result.
- [JFT-Basic now reports A1 and A2.1 levels (from August 2026)](/blog/jft-basic-a1-a2-levels-2026): From August 2026, JFT-Basic results show A1 and A2.1 as well as A2. The 200-point pass line for the Specified Skilled Worker visa does not change. Here is who it affects.
- [Mockacad is now Testmigo](/blog/mockacad-is-now-testmigo): On 3 September 2026, Mockacad became Testmigo. Same team, same accounts, same exams. Here is what changes for you, what stays the same, and why.
- [The Digital SAT: format, scoring, and how to practice with purpose](/blog/sat-format-scoring-practice): The Digital SAT takes 2 hours 14 minutes, has 98 questions in two adaptive sections, and is scored from 400 to 1600. The format, the scoring, and a weekly practice routine.
- [JFT-Basic study tips: how to prepare in the time you have](/blog/jft-basic-study-tips): JFT-Basic rewards practical everyday Japanese under a 60-minute limit. Study tips for each section, a weekly routine, and how to use free official materials.