PTE exam questions answered forNepal students in 2026

A clear guide to PTE Academic for Avenue students, including the new 2025 speaking tasks, result timing, preparation plans, and what you should verify before booking.

Fact-checked on March 13, 2026

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Recognition

3,500+ institutions

Pearson says PTE is accepted by over 3,500 global universities and by Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK for visa purposes.

Results

Typically 2 days

Pearson says scores are usually available in two days, with an official window of up to five business days.

Latest change

Updated Aug 7, 2025

Summarize Group Discussion and Respond to a Situation were added to PTE Academic from August 7, 2025.

Retake rule

Up to 12 times/year

You can take PTE more than once a month, but only up to 12 times in a 12-month window and only after your previous score is released.

PTE Academic is an English proficiency test used for study abroad, visa-related applications, and some professional pathways. It measures academic English across speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

For Nepali students, it is commonly used for university admission in destinations such as Australia, the UK, New Zealand, and many institutions in Canada and the USA.

Academic use: university admission, postgraduate applications, pathway and diploma programs.
Visa use: accepted by Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK for relevant visa purposes according to Pearson’s current recognition messaging.
Professional use: also recognized by many professional bodies in areas such as nursing, engineering, and accounting.