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PTE is one of the most taken Exams to prove the English language proficiency for either studying abroad or immigration. PTE stands for the Pearson Test of English. It is a computer-based test to assess the day to day English language abilities of the test-takers. Here, we are talking about the test scores and results for the PTE. For more information on the test itself, check out the links given below:
| PTE Exam | PTE Exam Eligibility |
| PTE Exam Syllabus | PTE Preparation |
PTE Results:
Applicants collect their PTE results in 5 business days after their exam on PTE official site so that they can start applying to universities of their choice well in time. Each educational organization sets its own level of PTE Scores to meet its academic requirements. The PTE test result score is classified on 10-90 points. Each correct answer is given with one point and no point is given for incorrect answers. After getting their PTE Scores, Applicants can start sending their scores to as many organizations as they like.
PTE Scores for Academic
- PTE Scores are generally considered for the admission purpose by English-speaking universities as a proficiency parameter for international students. The Australian government also uses PTE as a proficiency test for immigration. PTE scores required for Australian immigration are 79 in Each section for 20 immigration points.
PTE Scores for General
- Pearson Test of English General is recognized by firms in some countries as evidence of English language ability. However, the PTE General scores cannot be utilized for visa or migration purposes.
PTE scores
Applicants can access their PTE Academic test and General test result through an online website; they are likely to receive an email notifying them once the PTE results are out. Once the PTE scores are available, Applicants can send their score reports to institutions through the Pearson Account.
Two types of marking systems are there for Scoring.
1. Correct / Incorrect: In these questions, pre-decided marks will be given for every correct answer, and no marks will be given for incorrect words.
2. Partial Credit: In these questions, if the answer is correct, the maximum marks will be allotted, but if the answer given is partially true, some of the marks will be allotted. If the response is incorrect, there will be no marks.
3. Deduction: In some questions, there will be a “negative marking”; this means on each incorrect answer, marks will be deducted. Not all the questions are of this type, though.
PTE Score Chart for Each Section
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Question Type |
Number of Question |
Scoring Type |
Negative Marking (Deduction) |
|
Repeat Sentence |
10-12 |
Partial Scoring |
No |
|
Read Aloud |
6-7 |
Partial Scoring |
|
|
Re-tell Lecture |
3-4 |
Partial Scoring |
|
|
Describe Image |
6-7 |
Partial Scoring |
|
|
Answer short questions. |
10-12 |
Correct / Incorrect |
|
|
Summarise written Text |
2-3 |
Partial Scoring |
|
|
Essay Writing |
1-2 |
Partial Scoring |
2.
|
Question Type |
Number of Question |
Scoring Type |
Negative Marking (Deduction) |
|
Reading and writing: Fill in the blanks |
5-6 |
Partial Credit |
No |
|
Re-order paragraphs |
2-3 |
Partial Credit |
|
|
Reading: Fill in the blanks |
4-5 |
Partial Credit |
|
|
A multiple-choice, single answer |
2-3 |
Correct / Incorrect |
|
|
Multiple-choice, multiple answers |
2-3 |
Partial Credit |
Yes |
3.
|
Question Type |
Number of Question |
Scoring Type |
Negative Marking (Deduction) |
|
Write from dictation |
3-4 |
Partial Credit |
No |
|
Highlight incorrect words |
2-3 |
Partial Credit |
Yes |
|
Select missing word |
2-3 |
Correct / Incorrect |
No |
|
A multiple-choice, single answer |
2-3 |
Correct / Incorrect |
|
|
Highlight correct summary |
2-3 |
Correct / Incorrect |
|
|
Fill in the blanks |
2-3 |
Partial Credit |
|
|
Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers |
2-3 |
Partial Credit |
YES |
|
Summarize spoken text |
2-3 |
Partial Credit |
No |
Here are the steps to check your PTE Scores
If you are planning to take the PTE Academic Exam, then you will first have to create an account on Pearson. You can schedule your test make any necessary changes to the appointment or modify your personal information.
You can only check your result of PTE when you receive a notification mail. After which you need to PTE academic login with your username and password.
Once you log in through the official Pearson website, click on ‘My Account. You will see ‘View Score Report’, click on that and you will have access to your PTE result.
There you can check your PTE Test Result, schedule the PTE Academic test, or make any changes to your account.
How to send PTE scores to institutions?
You can share your PTE scores with the institutes of your preference after login into your account.
- Click ‘Send Scores’.
- Go to the Institution/Organisation/Department/School field, type your institution of preference, and click search.
- Tick the box next to the name of the institution.
- Review the details once you have ticked the box next to the name of the institutions, and click ‘Next’. You will have to click next again for the confirmation of the choice.
- Repeat the same process to add each institution that you want to send results to.
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