PTE exam fee in Nepal (2026): official price and first-attempt plan

USD 248.60. That is the official price of one PTE Academic attempt in Nepal right now: roughly NPR 38,000 at mid-market rates. Booking before you are ready is the most expensive mistake in PTE preparation: the fee is the same every attempt, intake and visa deadlines do not move, and a weak first score buys you nothing but the right to pay again.

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

• PTE Academic: USD 248.60 (the test for university admission and for Australian and New Zealand visa routes).
• PTE Academic Online: USD 248.60 (the at-home version, same price).
• PTE Academic UKVI: USD 248.60 (the Secure English Language Test version for UK visa routes).
• PTE Core: USD 248.60 (the version accepted by IRCC for Canadian economic visa categories).
• PTE Home A1 / A2 / B1: USD 209.00–209.05 (UK family, work and settlement routes).

Why so many fee lists are wrong

Blog posts and agency pages across Nepal still quote NPR 28,000–32,000. At mid-market rates in late September 2026 (about NPR 153 per USD), the official USD 248.60 fee works out closer to NPR 38,000, so treat any NPR figure older than a few weeks with suspicion. Pearson prices the test in USD for Nepal, and only its live finder shows what you will actually be charged today.

The costs nobody puts in the fee list

• A retake costs the same USD 248.60; there is no discount for a failed attempt.
• Valid ID: your booking details must match the identity document Pearson requires on test day.
• Travel and accommodation if the only seat on your date is in Kathmandu or Pokhara and you live elsewhere.
• Rescheduling and cancellation follow Pearson’s booking conditions; late changes can cost money or the attempt.
• Optional official add-ons: a Scored Practice Test is USD 35.99 and Official PTE Academic AI Practice is USD 59.99 (checked same date).

Where you can take the test in Nepal

Pearson’s centre list shows 11 authorised test centres across six cities: Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Pokhara, Chitwan, Itahari and Tilottama (checked 24 September 2026). Multiple centres reduce the chance that a packed calendar forces an emergency trip, but always 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 248.60. 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 Nepal fee: quick answers

How much is the PTE exam in Nepal in 2026?

PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI, PTE Academic Online and PTE Core all cost USD 248.60 in Nepal as of 24 September 2026. The NPR amount depends on the exchange rate when you pay.

Is PTE Core cheaper than PTE Academic in Nepal?

No. Both are USD 248.60. 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 Nepal?

The same USD 248.60. There is no retake discount, which is why one solid mock before booking is the cheapest insurance you can buy.

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.