Part 1- speaking and writing together.
It takes roughly 77 to 93 minutes. One of the factors you need to take into consideration is the essay component in part 1.  You will need about 20 minutes to finish.

Part 2 – reading.
This section has 5 tasks. The time frame is approximately about 32 to 40 minutes.

Part 3 – listening.
This section has 8 tasks involved that can be questions or scenario based. It takes approximately 45 to 57 minutes.

A few important components during the test are:

• Preparation and organisation
• English knowledge
• whether professional training was undertaken.

For an individual who is attempting the test for the very first time, it is crucial to know the test format in beforehand.  It is important to be familiar with the test structure and what to anticipate such as: –

• How the test is designed
• How are you planning to distribute time to each section.
• How much time you need to spend on different tasks
• Have sufficient time for the conclusion to check the answers

On the day of the examination, you must arrive 30 minutes prior to the test. At the examination centre, you will have a test administrator, who will guide you through the procedure and make sure all your doubts are cleared. You will have to provide your ID, a digital photo and will have to sign. You will also need to scan your palm. You will be provided with a locker to keep your belongings. In the examination hall there are about ten other people attempting the test and there might be some distraction due to murmuring but you need to be focused and really concentrate on your task.

It is not a major difference, but it is a significant difference in how you prepare for seventy-nine. One thing to remember is that the English proficiency test is not just about English, the test is designed to assess your knowledge to operate in an English environment such as a work environment or whether that is a college or a learning institute. It is about showing you have the skills in the language. To aim for a score of 79 means a lot more practice, attention to detail, consideration of grammar and spelling.

Because PTE is a computer-based test, there is no person that is going to assess your score. Had it been that you were examined by a person in front of you, you can easily explain or say what you want and make things understandable. But with a computer if you do not speak clearly and the words are not audible, the computer may type that word incorrect which will lead to an incorrect answer. So as to avoid that mistake, speaking clearly is imperative.   

Test results usually come within 48 hours but can take 1-5 business days. You will receive an email saying your score report is ready. You can then log into the PTE system and obtain your results.

They are all different from one another. They are all designed to evaluate candidates’ English skills. They are all designed to focus on the 4 components: speaking, reading, listening, and writing. The biggest difference is the fact that PTE has integrated marking as a mentioned before. For example in IELTS you have the speaking part in person, which depends from person to person. Some people are more comfortable to speak in front of someone else, and some people are just more comfortable speaking in front of the computer.