# PTE exam fee in India

## PTE fee

| Test | Fee | For |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PTE Academic | INR 18,900 | Study, Australian and New Zealand visas |
| PTE Academic UKVI | INR 18,900 | UK visas that need a Secure English Language Test |
| PTE Core | INR 18,900 | Canadian permanent residence and citizenship |
| PTE Home (A1, A2, B1) | INR 15,300 | Some UK family and settlement visas |

*Source: Pearson price finder, checked 12 October 2026*

Pearson doesn't say on its price finder whether tax is included, so check the total on the booking page before you pay. Pearson also takes PayU in India, as well as cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay.

Compare with other countries on the [PTE fees](/pte/fees) page.

## Test centres

Pearson lists 57 test centres in India, including Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Mumbai, New Delhi. Dates and seats are on Pearson's booking site; you can book up to 6 months ahead. Every address, with a map: [PTE test centres in India](/pte/test-centres/india).

## How to book

Choose PTE Academic (or UKVI or Core) on pearsonpte.com, pick a centre and date, create a myPTE account with your details exactly as on your passport, and pay. The [booking guide](/pte/booking-guide) has the passport rule and test-day details.

## Refunds and rescheduling

| When you change it | Reschedule | Cancel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More than 14 days before | Free, up to 6 times | 100% refund |
| 14 days to more than 7 days before | Not possible: cancel and book again | 50% refund |
| 7 days or less before | Not possible | No refund |

*Source: Pearson refund and rescheduling policies*

Prepare before you book with our [free practice test](/pte/practice-test) and [practice for all 22 task types](/pte/practice).

## Questions

### How much is the PTE exam in India?

PTE Academic is INR 18,900 in India, as Pearson lists it. PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core cost the same; PTE Home is INR 15,300.

### How many PTE test centres are there in India?

Pearson lists 57, including Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Mumbai, New Delhi. [PTE test centres in India](/pte/test-centres/india) has every address.

### Can I take PTE at home?

No. Every PTE test is taken at a Pearson test centre.

**Sources**
- [Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)](https://www.pearsonpte.com/test-centers-and-fees/)
- [Pearson policy: refunds](https://www.pearsonpte.com/policy-center/refund-policy/)
- [Pearson policy: cancellations and rescheduling](https://www.pearsonpte.com/policy-center/cancellations-rescheduling/)