{"id":55703,"date":"2024-10-08T04:10:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T04:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=55703"},"modified":"2026-09-07T10:38:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T10:38:59","slug":"requirement-of-pte-score-for-australian-universities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/requirement-of-pte-score-for-australian-universities\/","title":{"rendered":"PTE Score for Australia 2026: Visa, University, and PR Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>DHA needs PTE 47 overall for a student visa; universities ask more.<\/li>\n\n    <li>PTE 58-59 earns 10 PR points; 69-88 per skill earns 20.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Nursing, teaching, and other regulated courses often set their own PTE bar.<\/li>\n\n    <li>PTE Academic costs Rs. 18,900 in India; scores stay valid 2-3 years.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students confirming which PTE score for Australia they actually need before booking a test or accepting an offer.\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/requirement-of-pte-score-for-australian-universities\/#Why_the_PTE_Score_for_Australia_Isnt_One_Number\" title=\"Why the PTE Score for Australia Isn&#8217;t One Number\">Why the PTE Score for Australia Isn&#8217;t One Number<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/requirement-of-pte-score-for-australian-universities\/#Student_Visa_Subclass_500_PTE_Score_Requirement\" title=\"Student Visa (Subclass 500): PTE Score Requirement\">Student Visa (Subclass 500): PTE Score Requirement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/requirement-of-pte-score-for-australian-universities\/#University-Wise_PTE_Score_Requirements_UG_and_Masters\" title=\"University-Wise PTE Score Requirements (UG and Masters)\">University-Wise PTE Score Requirements (UG and Masters)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/requirement-of-pte-score-for-australian-universities\/#PTE_Score_Chart_for_Australia_How_Bands_Convert_to_PR_Points\" title=\"PTE Score Chart for Australia: How Bands Convert to PR Points\">PTE Score Chart for Australia: How Bands Convert to PR Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/requirement-of-pte-score-for-australian-universities\/#PTE_for_Australia_Immigration_Which_Visas_Accept_It\" title=\"PTE for Australia Immigration: Which Visas Accept It\">PTE for Australia Immigration: Which Visas Accept It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/requirement-of-pte-score-for-australian-universities\/#Post-Study_Work_Visa_Subclass_485_PTE_Score_Requirement\" title=\"Post-Study Work Visa (Subclass 485): PTE Score Requirement\">Post-Study Work Visa (Subclass 485): PTE Score Requirement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/requirement-of-pte-score-for-australian-universities\/#PTE_Score_for_Nursing_Teaching_and_Other_Regulated_Courses\" title=\"PTE Score for Nursing, Teaching, and Other Regulated Courses\">PTE Score for Nursing, Teaching, and Other Regulated Courses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/requirement-of-pte-score-for-australian-universities\/#PTE_Test_Fee_for_Australia_in_INR\" title=\"PTE Test Fee for Australia (in INR)\">PTE Test Fee for Australia (in INR)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/requirement-of-pte-score-for-australian-universities\/#What_to_Do_If_Your_Score_Falls_Short\" title=\"What to Do If Your Score Falls Short\">What to Do If Your Score Falls Short<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/requirement-of-pte-score-for-australian-universities\/#3_Takeaways_on_PTE_Score_for_Australia\" title=\"3 Takeaways on PTE Score for Australia\">3 Takeaways on PTE Score for Australia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/requirement-of-pte-score-for-australian-universities\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_PTE_Score_for_Australia\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About PTE Score for Australia\">Frequently Asked Questions About PTE Score for Australia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-25c7fb6\" id=\"strong-why-the-pte-score-for-australia-isnt-one-number-strong\" data-block-id=\"25c7fb6\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_PTE_Score_for_Australia_Isnt_One_Number\"><\/span><strong>Why the PTE Score for Australia Isn&#8217;t One Number<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask five people what PTE score for Australia they need, and you&#8217;ll get five different answers, and all five could be right. That&#8217;s because four different organizations set four different PTE bars for four different reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeaffairs.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Department of Home Affairs (DHA)<\/a> sets the minimum score for your student visa. Your university sets a separate, usually higher, bar for your <a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/help-text\/eplus\/Pages\/elp-h1621.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)<\/a>. If your course leads to a regulated profession like nursing or teaching, that profession&#8217;s registration body sets its number, and it can ignore your university&#8217;s requirement entirely. And if Permanent Residency is the end goal, Australia&#8217;s points-tested migration system rewards a completely different scale of <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/pte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTE<\/a> performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing one bar doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;ve cleared the others. A PTE 58 that gets you admitted to an engineering degree won&#8217;t register you as a nurse. A PTE 47 that clears your student visa won&#8217;t earn you a single PR point. Treat each one as a separate target from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The most common mistake we see from Indian students is preparing to &#8220;pass PTE&#8221; instead of preparing for a specific number. Decide upfront whether you&#8217;re optimizing for the visa minimum, your course&#8217;s admission cutoff, or PR points, since the preparation strategy for each is different, especially for Writing and Speaking.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PTE-Score-for-Australia-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PTE-Score-for-Australia-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PTE-Score-for-Australia-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PTE-Score-for-Australia-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PTE-Score-for-Australia-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/PTE-Score-for-Australia.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b6c95ba\" id=\"strong-student-visa-subclass-500-pte-score-requirement-strong\" data-block-id=\"b6c95ba\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_Visa_Subclass_500_PTE_Score_Requirement\"><\/span><strong>Student Visa (Subclass 500): PTE Score Requirement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For tests taken on or after 7 August 2025, the Department of Home Affairs requires Competent English for a standard Subclass 500 student visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These figures are verified directly against the Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visas) Instrument 2025 (LIN 25\/090), Schedule 1, which is the actual legal instrument that sets the Subclass 500 English requirements, effective 7 August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pathway<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PTE Overall Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direct entry<\/td><td>47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>With 10+ weeks of ELICOS, a foundation program, or an eligible pathway program<\/td><td>39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>With 20+ weeks of ELICOS<\/td><td>31<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This 47-overall figure for direct entry is confirmed directly against the Department of Home Affairs&#8217; legislative instrument. Tests taken on or before 6 August 2025 remain valid under the old threshold until 6 August 2028. The instrument specifies an overall band score only for each pathway; it does not set a separate per-skill minimum for PTE Academic under Subclass 500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor Note:<\/strong> If your score falls between 40 and 46, retaking the PTE for 6-8 weeks is usually cheaper and faster than adding an ELICOS course to your package, since ELICOS adds both tuition and time. If a retake isn&#8217;t realistic before your intake, a 10-week ELICOS package brings the requirement down to 39 overall, and a 20-week package brings it down to 31 overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For students weighing the ELICOS route directly, our <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/all-about-elicos-australia-fees-courses-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ELICOS in Australia guide<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> breaks down fees and course types.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f6f0d44\" id=\"strong-university-wise-pte-score-requirements-ug-and-masters-strong\" data-block-id=\"f6f0d44\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University-Wise_PTE_Score_Requirements_UG_and_Masters\"><\/span><strong>University-Wise PTE Score Requirements (UG and Masters)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The visa asks for 47. Most universities want considerably more, and undergraduate cutoffs are usually lower than postgraduate cutoffs at the same institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>UG Overall<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PG Overall<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Component Minimum<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/study.anu.edu.au\/apply\/english-language-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australian National University (ANU)<\/a><\/td><td>64<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>55 in each skill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/study.unimelb.edu.au\/how-to-apply\/english-language-requirements\/undergraduate-english-language-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Melbourne<\/a><\/td><td>58-64<\/td><td>64-72+<\/td><td>60 in each skill (Writing often higher)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydney.edu.au\/study\/applying\/how-to-apply\/international-students\/english-language-requirements.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Sydney<\/a><\/td><td>61-65<\/td><td>65-73<\/td><td>54 in each skill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unsw.edu.au\/study\/how-to-apply\/english-language-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of New South Wales (UNSW)<\/a><\/td><td>64-68<\/td><td>65-70<\/td><td>54 in each skill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/study.uq.edu.au\/admissions\/english-language-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Queensland<\/a><\/td><td>64<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>60 in each skill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monash.edu\/admissions\/entry-requirements\/english-language\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monash University<\/a><\/td><td>58<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>50 (UG) \/ 58 (PG) in each skill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rmit.edu.au\/study-with-us\/international-students\/apply-to-rmit-international-students\/entry-requirements\/english-requirements\/english-language-proficiency-tests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RMIT University<\/a><\/td><td>58<\/td><td>58-65<\/td><td>50 in each skill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/adelaide.edu.au\/study\/international-students\/how-to-apply\/entry-requirements\/english-language-proficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Adelaide<\/a><\/td><td>65<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>58 in each skill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/international-students\/entry-requirements\/english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deakin University<\/a><\/td><td>50<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>50 in each skill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/apply\/international\/understanding-entry-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Griffith University<\/a><\/td><td>58<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>50 in each skill<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Pro Tip: <\/em><\/strong><em>A university&#8217;s website always overrides this table. &#8220;Master of Data Science&#8221; might accept 58, while &#8220;Master of Teaching&#8221; at the same institution can demand 75+. Always check your specific course page before booking your test.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> If you&#8217;re deciding between PTE and <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/practice-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS <\/a><\/u><\/em><em>for a specific university, our <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-vs-pte-which-is-the-best-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS vs PTE comparison<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> and <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/pte-to-ielts-conversion-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTE-to-IELTS conversion chart<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> can help you work out which test suits your strengths before you commit to either.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-463fe9b\" id=\"strong-pte-score-chart-for-australia-how-bands-convert-to-pr-points-strong\" data-block-id=\"463fe9b\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PTE_Score_Chart_for_Australia_How_Bands_Convert_to_PR_Points\"><\/span><strong>PTE Score Chart for Australia: How Bands Convert to PR Points<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If Permanent Residency is your goal, your PTE score for Australia PR eligibility runs through Australia&#8217;s points-tested skilled migration system, which recognizes three English levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These component scores are verified directly against the Department of Home Affairs&#8217; Competent, Proficient, and Superior English pages for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>English Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PR Points<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Listening<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reading<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Writing<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Speaking<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Competent<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>51<\/td><td>54<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proficient<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>58<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Superior<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>85<\/td><td>88<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The jump from Proficient to Superior is not evenly spread across skills. Writing (69 to 85) and Speaking (76 to 88) demand the biggest gains, so if you&#8217;re chasing the full 20 points, put most of your prep time into these two modules rather than spreading effort equally across all four.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Also see <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/studying-in-australia-without-ielts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alternative English pathways<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> if PTE is repeatedly presenting difficulty.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-233e708\" id=\"strong-pte-for-australia-immigration-which-visas-accept-it-strong\" data-block-id=\"233e708\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PTE_for_Australia_Immigration_Which_Visas_Accept_It\"><\/span><strong>PTE for Australia Immigration: Which Visas Accept It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>PTE Academic is accepted by the Department of Home Affairs for general skilled migration, covering <a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/skilled-independent-189\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/skilled-nominated-190\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated)<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional)<\/a>. The minimum requirement for skilled migration eligibility is Competent English (0 points), but in practice, most invitation rounds go to Applicants who claim Proficient or Superior English points face competition for these visas, which are points-based, and having only Competent English rarely results in a competitive Expression of Interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re building your EOI, treat your English score as one lever among several (age, occupation, work experience), but it&#8217;s usually the fastest one to improve in a fixed timeframe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0025ccf\" id=\"strong-post-study-work-visa-subclass-485-pte-score-requirement-strong\" data-block-id=\"0025ccf\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-Study_Work_Visa_Subclass_485_PTE_Score_Requirement\"><\/span><strong>Post-Study Work Visa (Subclass 485): PTE Score Requirement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Indian students plan to work in Australia after graduating, and the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) is usually the first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall<\/td><td>55<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Listening<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading<\/td><td>42<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Writing<\/td><td>41<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speaking<\/td><td>39<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Validity Trap:<\/strong> Your PTE test must be taken within 1 year of your 485 visa application date, which is tighter than the 2-3 year validity that most other visas allow. If you took the PTE in 2024 for your student visa, that score will likely have expired by the time you graduate and apply for your <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/pws-post-study-work-permit-in-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post-Study Work Permit<\/a>. Plan to retake it before finishing your degree if your original score is approaching its expiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b33add1\" id=\"strong-pte-score-for-nursing-teaching-and-other-regulated-courses-strong\" data-block-id=\"b33add1\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PTE_Score_for_Nursing_Teaching_and_Other_Regulated_Courses\"><\/span><strong>PTE Score for Nursing, Teaching, and Other Regulated Courses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some professions in Australia are regulated separately from your university, and their English requirement can be higher than your course&#8217;s own admission cutoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course\/Profession<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Required Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Note<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nursing &#8211; ANMAC Skills Assessment<\/td><td>65 overall<\/td><td>No skill below 58<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nursing &#8211; AHPRA Registration<\/td><td>63 overall<\/td><td>Listening 58, Reading 59, Writing 60, Speaking 76 (effective 23 April 2026)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Law (LLB\/JD)<\/td><td>72-78+<\/td><td>Requires strong reading, analysis, and argumentation skills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teaching\/Education<\/td><td>75-80+<\/td><td>High proficiency is required, especially in Speaking and Listening<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT and Engineering<\/td><td>58-64<\/td><td>Standard academic proficiency is usually sufficient.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nursing has two separate checkpoints, not one. ANMAC&#8217;s skills assessment (the earlier step, needed to have your qualification recognized) and AHPRA&#8217;s registration (the later step, needed to actually practice) each set their own PTE bar, and the two numbers are close but not identical. Meeting one does not automatically mean you&#8217;ve met the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Even if a university&#8217;s admission portal accepts a lower score for your nursing or teaching course, do not take that offer at face value. Your university&#8217;s cutoff, ANMAC&#8217;s skills assessment, and AHPRA&#8217;s registration standard are three separate bars, and clearing the first doesn&#8217;t clear the other two. Check all three before you commit to a course.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/studying-nursing-in-australia-fees-and-courses-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nursing in Australia guide<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> covers the full pathway, including registration requirements.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f43608e\" id=\"strong-pte-test-fee-for-australia-in-inr-strong\" data-block-id=\"f43608e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PTE_Test_Fee_for_Australia_in_INR\"><\/span><strong>PTE Test Fee for Australia (in INR)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re booking your PTE Academic test in India, the fee is Rs. 18,900 (inclusive of 18% GST). If you book directly through a test centre in Australia, the fee is approximately AUD 490 (roughly Rs. 33,320 at Rs. 68 per AUD, current as of this article; confirm the live rate before you pay). Most Indian applicants book and sit the test in India before travelling, so the INR fee is what applies to the vast majority of readers here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Retakes cost the full fee again, so it&#8217;s worth spending an extra 2-3 weeks on preparation rather than booking a retake on a guess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d45452e\" id=\"strong-what-to-do-if-your-score-falls-short-strong\" data-block-id=\"d45452e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_Your_Score_Falls_Short\"><\/span><strong>What to Do If Your Score Falls Short<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your score misses your target, don&#8217;t panic-book a retake immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A focused 6-8 week retake plan that targets your weakest skill is usually enough if you&#8217;re 1-4 points short of your visa minimum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re short of your university&#8217;s admission cutoff but clear the visa minimum, check whether your specific course accepts a pathway program or ELICOS bridge before assuming you need to retake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re short of Proficient or Superior English for PR points: this is a longer-term prep goal (often 2-3 months), since Writing and Speaking gains take longer to build than Reading and Listening gains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re applying for a regulated profession (nursing, teaching): confirm the regulator&#8217;s own score first, since it may be higher than either your visa or university requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you are applying after a career break, understand <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-much-gap-is-acceptable-to-study-in-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how much gap is accepted for study in Australia<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> to help refine your Genuine Student statement.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d449c3f\" id=\"strong-3-takeaways-on-pte-score-for-australia-strong\" data-block-id=\"d449c3f\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_PTE_Score_for_Australia\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on PTE Score for Australia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Identify which of the four bars actually applies to you right now<\/strong> (visa, university, profession regulator, or PR points) before you set a target score, since chasing the wrong number wastes both time and test fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirm your specific course&#8217;s PTE cutoff directly on the university&#8217;s admissions page rather than relying on any general table,<\/strong> including this one, since requirements shift by intake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If PR is part of your long-term plan, start building toward Proficient or Superior English early, <\/strong>since the jump from a visa-clearing score to a PR points score in Writing and Speaking takes real time to close.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not sure your PTE score for Australia is high enough for your visa or PR pathway? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Talk to a LeapScholar counselor<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> before you book your test.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-cb1a2c5\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-pte-score-for-australia-strong\" data-block-id=\"cb1a2c5\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_PTE_Score_for_Australia\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About PTE Score for Australia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788776686195\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the minimum PTE score for an Australia student visa?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Department of Home Affairs requires an overall score of 47 for direct entry for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025. If your score is lower, packaging your course with 10+ weeks of ELICOS brings the score down to 39 overall, or 31 overall with 20+ weeks. This is the visa-stage minimum only; most universities set a higher admission requirement on top of this.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788776697367\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What PTE score for Australia PR earns the most points?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Superior English earns the full 20 points and requires Listening 69, Reading 70, Writing 85, and Speaking 88 in a single sitting. Proficient English earns 10 points at Listening 58, Reading 59, Writing 69, and Speaking 76.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788776716026\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I combine scores from two different PTE attempts for Australia?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Generally no. Visa and university requirements must be met in a single test sitting. Some profession-specific registration bodies allow limited exceptions, so check directly with the relevant regulator if this rule applies to you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788776736865\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is the PTE score for Australia different for the student visa and the university?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Department of Home Affairs sets a visa-stage minimum of 47 overall, but individual universities set their own, usually higher, admission requirements for your Confirmation of Enrolment. Always check both separately.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788776764234\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much is the PTE score for the Australia work visa (Subclass 485) required?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Temporary Graduate visa requires an overall score of 55, with component minimums of Listening 40, Reading 42, Writing 41, and Speaking 39. Your test must be taken within 1 year of your 485 application date.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788776792588\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is 58 a good PTE score for Australia?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A 58 clears the student visa minimum comfortably and meets many undergraduate admission cutoffs, but it earns zero PR points beyond Competent English and would not meet most nursing or teaching registration standards. Whether it&#8217;s &#8220;good&#8221; depends entirely on your goal.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788776826391\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How long is my PTE score for Australia valid?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Validity depends on the visa: generally 2-3 years for student visas and PR applications, but only 1 year for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa. Always check the specific visa page before assuming your score is still valid.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788776851800\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the PTE score for Australia 189, 190, and 491 visas?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>All three skilled migration subclasses accept the same Competent, Proficient, and Superior English bands used across Australia&#8217;s points-tested system. There is no separate PTE table for these three subclasses; your points come from which English level you achieve.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788776880266\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do I need a different PTE score for Australia for nursing compared to my university?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Often yes, and nursing has two separate checkpoints beyond your university&#8217;s cutoff. ANMAC&#8217;s skills assessment requires an overall score of 65 with no skill below 58, while AHPRA registration (effective 23 April 2026) requires an overall score of 63 with Listening 58, Reading 59, Writing 60, and Speaking 76. Clearing your university&#8217;s admission score doesn&#8217;t automatically clear either of these.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read DHA needs PTE 47 overall for a student visa; universities ask more. PTE 58-59 earns 10 PR points; 69-88 per skill earns 20. Nursing, teaching, and other regulated courses often set their own PTE bar. 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