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What are the challenges faced in PTE Exam and how to overcome it?


Commonly speaking, it is experienced that we grow sporadically when we face challenges and so it’s important to face and overcome challenges with grit and strategize moves. Every competitive exam comes with some set of challenges that are to be overcome with skills and strategies. PTE exam, an exam to test English linguistic abilities of candidates in various skills, is one such exam that comes with lot of challenges.

Let us discuss these challenges in detail: -





1. The biggest challenge lies in comfortably using the computer system with headphones and microphone. Every candidate may not be at ease in using computer system and so it might prove big challenge for them.

2. As the exam is to be attempted in allotted time frame and so time management skills in every candidate plays a decisive role. Besides this quality, the candidate should not panic and maintain his calm throughout the exam.

3. Like every examination centers, you will be facing lot of noises and disturbances and it is important to stay focus and remain attentive to your work. The patience and temperament will help you in concentrating on your exam and will help you in answering.

4. Good typing speed will be a crucial factor and so it should be mastered properly to score well in essay writing task. While typing on the computer, the time limit and word limit should be taken into consideration.

5. As PTE exam is not as popular as any Bank or SSC exams, it will be very difficult for students to procure competent study material. Therefore, do join any of the renowned PTE Coaching classes in Jalandhar and consult subject expert for acquiring good study material.

6. Before attempting PTE exam, students often forget to study and understand the guidelines and directions for each section and so they falters miserably. You should properly read the instructions and follow the directions properly to attempt each and every section. Every section will have its own set of guidelines and directions.

7. In terms of marking system and qualifying it, PTE exam is peculiar exam and so student should focus on its marking system. The marking system comprises of band score. The band score of 8 is considered to be good score and every student should aim for it.


After discussing the challenges faced in PTE exam, it’s time to discuss the tips to overcome these challenges.



1. The first major step is to join any of the reputed coaching like IELTS Coaching in Barnala which have good track record. It will enable you to learn all the important facts about PTE exam and will also encourage you to deliver your best for the exam.

2. The students should thoroughly understand rules and regulations of PTE exam. It will also include the exam pattern and syllabus of all the sections (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). If you are a fresh candidate then you should pay heed to all types of exam pattern.

3. The students should get acclimatized to using computer system with headphones and microphone by practicing mock tests. The results of mock tests should be taken seriously and shortcomings should be overcome properly by working hard on it.

4. As PTE exam measures your writing, reading, speaking and listening skills, it’s important to note down your strong and weak areas. Every student will have his weakness and so it’s important to work hard on it. You can consult faculty members of the institute to remove your doubts and problems.

5. To become proficient in all types of English linguistic skills, it is highly advised that you should develop habit of reading superior quality of English literature, watching English news channels, movies and shows with full understanding and interest. It will make you familiar with oral fluency, good diction and pronunciation, reading and writing with good grammatical skills. It will be a complete exercise for you in becoming proficient in all types of required skills to qualify PTE exam.

It is said, “Don’t limit your challenges but challenges your limits”, and so it’s time to challenge your limits with your skills and smart work.


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All the Best!!!   

Above content is written by team IBTENGLISH 

branch IBT ENGLISH JALANDHAR, INDIA


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