The PTE exam is a computer-based test. The test is divided into 3 parts. Part 1 is speaking and writing. This is the lengthiest part with 54 to 67 minutes of duration. While the reading part is up to 30 minutes and the listening part is of  30 to 43 minutes. The overall test consists of 20 different question types. The PTE test asses the English proficiency in real-life scenarios.