PTE Exam 2026
PTE Exam 2026 Complete Guide for Kerala Students — Dates, Fees, Score Requirements & How to Prepare
📅 February 20, 2026
Athul Mohan — PTE Academic Trainer
Athul Mohan — PTE Academic Trainer
PTE Academic is fully AI-scored, gives results in 2–5 days, and is accepted by Australia, Canada (PTE Core for immigration), and 3,900+ universities globally. As a PTE Academic trainer who coached students to scores of 90, 88, and 87 in Kerala, here is everything you need to know for 2026.
PTE Score Requirements for Australia PR 2026
| PTE Section | Proficient (PR/Skilled) | Superior (Bonus Points) |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | 58+ | 79+ |
| Reading | 59+ | 79+ |
| Writing | 69+ | 79+ |
| Speaking | 76+ | 79+ |
PTE vs IELTS — Quick Decision Guide for Kerala
| Factor | PTE | IELTS |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring | AI — no examiner bias | Human for Writing & Speaking |
| Results | 2–5 days | 3–13 days |
| UK NMC Nursing | ❌ Not accepted | ✅ Required |
| Australia PR | ✅ Accepted | ✅ Accepted |
| Fee | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
💡 From Athul Mohan: My student Thanvi Sanjeev scored PTE 90 — the maximum possible. The key was mastering AI scoring patterns: specifically Repeat Sentence fluency, Read Aloud rhythm, and Write from Dictation accuracy. These three question types alone can move your overall PTE score by 15+ points.
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