PTE exam fee in Bangladesh (2026): official price and booking plan

USD 220. That is the official price of one PTE Academic attempt in Bangladesh right now: roughly BDT 27,000 at mid-market rates. That is real money by any standard, and intake and visa deadlines do not wait for a second attempt. Booking before you are ready is the most expensive mistake in PTE preparation: the fee is the same every attempt, and a weak first score buys you nothing but the right to pay again.

Official PTE test fees in Bangladesh (checked 24 September 2026)

• PTE Academic: USD 220.00 (the test for university admission and for Australian and New Zealand visa routes).
• PTE Academic Online: USD 220.00 (the at-home version, same price).
• PTE Academic UKVI: USD 220.00 (the Secure English Language Test version for UK visa routes).
• PTE Core: USD 220.00 (the version accepted by IRCC for Canadian economic visa categories).
• PTE Home A1 / A2 / B1: USD 185.00 each (UK family, extension and settlement routes).

Why so many fee lists are wrong

Agency pages and old blog posts still circulate lower Bangladesh figures. Pearson prices the test in USD for Bangladesh, its prices move without notice, and only the live finder shows what you will be charged today. The same pattern held on the check date in neighbouring markets: Nepal’s official fee was USD 248.60 and the Philippines’ USD 240, both above what most local lists still quote. Treat any figure that cannot be traced to pearsonpte.com as stale.

The refund and reschedule rules that protect your fee

Pearson’s booking conditions, published on its test pages, are the difference between losing BDT 27,000 and keeping it. All changes run through your myPTE account under My Activity.

• Rescheduling is free up to 14 days before your test date.
• Cancel 14 or more days before the test: cancel for free.
• Cancel between 13 and 8 days before: 50% refund.
• Cancel fewer than 7 days before: no refund (Pearson may make exceptions in exceptional circumstances, at its discretion).
• Rescheduling within 14 days means cancelling and rebooking; fees apply.

The costs nobody puts in the fee list

• A retake costs the same USD 220; there is no discount for a failed attempt.
• A rescore costs USD 160 and must be requested by phone within 14 calendar days of your scores being released; a technical review costs USD 50 and cannot change your scores.
• Valid ID: your booking details must match the identity document Pearson requires on test day.
• Travel and accommodation: Pearson lists only four centres in Bangladesh, so candidates outside Dhaka and Chattogram should budget for a trip.
• Optional official add-ons: a Scored Practice Test is USD 35.99 and Official PTE AI Practice is USD 59.99 (checked 24 September 2026).

Where you can take the test in Bangladesh

Pearson’s centre list shows four authorised test centres (checked 24 September 2026): three in Dhaka, at Daffodil International University, TUV SUD Bangladesh and PIE International Education, and one in Chattogram, Mentors Education Limited on Jubilee Road. With a small centre network, seats can fill early around peak intake months, so confirm live availability for your exact test and date before making travel plans.

The maths that should decide when you book

1. Take one full mock under real timing before you pay for anything.
2. If your mock sits clearly above your required score, book the earliest convenient date.
3. If it does not, practise the weakest task types for one to two weeks, mock again, then book.
4. Keep a buffer before your intake or visa deadline for one unexpected retake.

One avoided retake is worth USD 220. Compare that with the cost of preparation: Wobzzy’s timed practice and full mocks are free, and the optional Pro bundle is USD 15 for unlimited AI scoring feedback. Even the most expensive preparation path is a fraction of one wasted exam attempt.

PTE Bangladesh fee: quick answers

How much is the PTE exam in Bangladesh in 2026?

PTE Academic, PTE Academic Online, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Core all cost USD 220 in Bangladesh as of 24 September 2026, about BDT 27,000 at mid-market rates. The three PTE Home tests cost USD 185 each. The taka amount depends on the exchange rate when you pay.

Is PTE Core cheaper than PTE Academic in Bangladesh?

No. Both are USD 220. Choose by destination and requirement (PTE Core for Canadian economic visa categories, PTE Academic for universities and Australian or New Zealand routes), not by price.

How much does a PTE retake cost in Bangladesh?

The same USD 220. There is no retake discount, which is why one solid mock before booking is the cheapest insurance you can buy.

How many PTE test centres are there in Bangladesh?

Four as of 24 September 2026: three in Dhaka and one in Chattogram. Check Pearson’s live centre finder for seats on your date before you book travel.

What is the cheapest official way to practise?

Pearson’s own Scored Practice Test costs USD 35.99 per test. Wobzzy’s timed practice and full mocks are free, with optional AI scoring feedback in the USD 15 Pro bundle.