PTE test centres in Nepal and how to book a date
Pearson's latest announcement for Nepal is a new 10-seat Pearson VUE Test Center Select in Chitwan, operated by ACE Testing Hub (18 February 2025). Pearson does not publish a text list of every Nepal centre: you see the centres near the city you enter, with free dates, on Pearson's booking search.
What Pearson has published about PTE centres in Nepal
Pearson does not publish a text list of every PTE test centre in Nepal; its booking search shows the centres and free dates once you choose a test and a location.
| City | What Pearson has published | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Chitwan | New Pearson VUE Test Center Select, 10 seats, operated by ACE Testing Hub; announced 18 February 2025 | Pearson VUE press release, checked 20 October 2026 |
| Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Pokhara and other cities | Pearson does not publish a text list. Enter the city on Pearson's booking search to see the centres near it and their free dates. | Pearson booking search |
How to book
You book and pay on Pearson's own website; RealPTE does not sell test bookings.
- Choose PTE Academic and check availability on Pearson's website.
- Enter where you want to sit the test, choose a test centre, and pick a date and time at least 24 hours ahead.
- Create a myPTE account with details that exactly match your passport (put middle names in ‘Given names’).
- Answer the booking questions, agree to Pearson's policies, pay the fee, review and submit the order.
Pearson must receive full payment in the specified currency. It accepts a range of credit and debit cards and digital payment methods such as Google Pay and Apple Pay; in India PayU is also accepted. PayPal is not accepted.
Book PTE Academic on Pearson's website
Sources: Pearson: how to book your PTE exam and Pearson payment policy, checked 19 October 2026.
Test dates and results
Free dates and times appear when you search for a place on Pearson's booking page (myPTE). Book at least 24 hours ahead.
PTE Academic is about 2 hours at a test centre, with results typically in two days (Pearson). The fee in Nepal is US$248.60 (USD): PTE exam fee in Nepal.
Rescheduling and cancelling
Rescheduling is free if there are more than 14 full calendar days left before the test, up to 6 times for one appointment. With 14 days or less left, a test cannot be rescheduled: it has to be cancelled and booked again. Pearson does not publish a separate rescheduling fee.
| When you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| More than 14 full calendar days before the test | full refund. |
| Between 14 and 7 full calendar days before the test | 50% refund. |
| 7 calendar days or less before the test | no refund. |
For illness or a family emergency Pearson may, at its discretion, allow a free reschedule; the Request Emergency Reschedule form must be submitted no later than 72 hours after the test appointment, with evidence.
Source: Pearson cancellations and rescheduling policy (last updated by Pearson 17 September 2026), checked 19 October 2026.
Taking PTE at home for an Australian visa?
Home Affairs does not accept English tests delivered completely online (remote-proctored or at-home) for Australian visas. Book a test centre.
More for students in Nepal
Questions students ask
Where are the PTE exam centres in Nepal?
Pearson's latest announcement is a new 10-seat centre in Chitwan (operated by ACE Testing Hub, 18 February 2025). Pearson does not publish a text list of all Nepal centres; its booking search shows the centres near the city you enter.
Is there a PTE centre in Kathmandu or Pokhara?
Search the city on Pearson's booking page: it lists the centres near that place and their free dates. We list only what Pearson has published in text.
How do I book a PTE date in Nepal?
Choose PTE Academic and check availability on Pearson's website. Enter where you want to sit the test, choose a test centre, and pick a date and time at least 24 hours ahead. Create a myPTE account with details that exactly match your passport (put middle names in ‘Given names’). Answer the booking questions, agree to Pearson's policies, pay the fee, review and submit the order.
How much does PTE cost in Nepal?
US$248.60 (USD) for PTE Academic, from Pearson's fee finder (checked 19 October 2026).
How early do I need to book?
At least 24 hours before the test, according to Pearson's booking guide.
Can I take PTE at home for an Australian visa?
No. Home Affairs does not accept English tests delivered completely online.
Sources and dates
Every figure on this page comes from these pages; each was read on the date shown.
- Pearson VUE: new test center in Chitwan: checked 20 October 2026
- Pearson: how to book your PTE exam: checked 19 October 2026
- Pearson: test centers and fees (Nepal): checked 19 October 2026
- Pearson: PTE Academic (duration, results): checked 20 October 2026
- Pearson: cancellations and rescheduling: checked 19 October 2026
- Home Affairs: online tests not accepted: checked 20 October 2026
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