PTE Test Centers in Pokhara — Complete Guide & Booking
If you're searching for a PTE exam center in Pokhara, you now have 2 authorised Pearson PTE Academic centers serving Gandaki Province — Chitwan Medical College (CMC) at Nayabazar and LA GRANDEE International College at Ratnachowk. Whether you live in Lakeside, Bagar, Mahendrapool or Prithvi Chowk, this guide covers each center's exact location, weekly operating days, latest date availability, and how to book your PTE exam safely in NPR through PTE Nepal.
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PTE Exam Centers in Pokhara — Quick Overview
Pokhara now has 2 authorised Pearson PTE Academic centers, giving Gandaki Province students more booking flexibility than before. Chitwan Medical College (CMC) at Nayabazar is the longer-running center with a 6-day weekly schedule (Sunday to Friday). LA GRANDEE International College at Ratnachowk is the newer addition and adds extra capacity on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Together they cover most weekdays — the only day neither center runs is Saturday.
Whichever center you choose, the test itself is identical. Pearson runs the same hardware, the same software, the same proctoring rules and the same AI scoring at every authorised hall worldwide. Your score does not depend on which Pokhara center you walk into — pick on commute and the day that fits your schedule.
All 2 Authorised PTE Test Centers in Pokhara
Here's the simplest snapshot of both centers, their exact landmarks, and how often each one runs the test. We re-verify this list monthly against Pearson's live availability page.
| # | Center | Location / Landmark | Operating Days |
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| 1 | Chitwan Medical College (CMC) | Nayabazar Road, House No. 99, Pokhara-9 — in front of Brihaspati Oil Stores, 3rd floor | Sun–Fri (closed Sat) |
| 2 | LA GRANDEE International College | Simalchaur-8, Ratnachowk, Pokhara 33700 — near Janapriya Secondary School | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri (closed Wed/Sat/Sun) |
CMC is the longer-operating center by weekly schedule. LA GRANDEE adds extra Monday-to-Friday capacity for students who can't find a CMC slot.
1. Chitwan Medical College (CMC) — Nayabazar, Pokhara
Sun–FriAddress: Nayabazar Road, House Number 99, Pokhara-9, Gandaki Province, Nepal.
Phone: 00977-061-590980
Landmark / directions: Head north-east on Airport Entrance towards Airport Road, turn right onto Siddhartha Highway, and at the roundabout continue straight onto Nayabazar Road. The center is on the left, in front of Brihaspati Oil Stores, 3rd floor.
Operating days: Sunday to Friday, closed Saturday.
CMC is the longer-running of Pokhara's two PTE centers and currently runs the most weekly slots in Gandaki Province. Convenient for students living in Lakeside, Bagar, Mahendrapool, Chipledhunga and most of central Pokhara. Morning slots fill fastest — book 2–3 weeks ahead if you need a 7 AM or 8 AM seat.
Check available dates at CMC Pokhara →2. LA GRANDEE International College — Ratnachowk, Pokhara
Mon/Tue/Thu/FriAddress: Simalchaur-8, Ratnachowk, Pokhara 33700, Kaski, Gandaki Province, Nepal.
Landmark: Near Ratnachowk and Janapriya Secondary School. Easy to reach from Prithvi Chowk and the Pokhara-8 corridor.
Operating days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday only — closed Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
LA GRANDEE is the newer Pokhara PTE center and adds extra weekly capacity for students who cannot find a slot at CMC. Strong choice if your home or college is in the Prithvi Chowk / Pokhara-8 area, or if you need a backup option when CMC is fully booked for your target week.
Check available dates at LA GRANDEE →Which Pokhara PTE Center Should You Choose — CMC or LA GRANDEE?
Before anything else — there is no "best" PTE center in Pokhara in the way most students think. PTE scores are standardised globally by Pearson's AI scoring system, so your score does not depend on which authorised center you choose. What changes between CMC and LA GRANDEE is logistics, not difficulty.
So ignore anyone who tells you "CMC scores higher" or "LA GRANDEE is easier." Pick on these practical filters instead:
| If you live near… | Best center choice |
|---|---|
| Lakeside / Bagar / Mahendrapool / Chipledhunga | CMC, Nayabazar — more central, more open days |
| Prithvi Chowk / Pokhara-8 / Ratnachowk area | LA GRANDEE, Ratnachowk — easier access |
| Need a wider weekly choice | Check CMC first — it runs Sun–Fri |
| Need the earliest available slot | Check both — LA GRANDEE adds extra Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri capacity |
| Only Wednesday or weekend free | Wednesday → CMC only · Saturday/Sunday → not available in Pokhara |
1. Proximity — pick the shortest commute
Test-day morning traffic in central Pokhara is unpredictable, especially on the Siddhartha Highway stretch. The center closest to your home wins by default. CMC is the safer pick if you're anywhere in central Pokhara; LA GRANDEE is the faster commute if you're already in the Pokhara-8 / Ratnachowk corridor.
2. Day of the week
Neither Pokhara center runs on Saturday. If your only free day is Wednesday, your only option is CMC — LA GRANDEE is closed on Wednesdays. If you need Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri flexibility, both centers work.
3. Live slot availability
CMC typically has more open seats overall because it runs 6 days a week. But during peak intake (Jan–Mar, Jul–Sep), CMC fills first — that's when LA GRANDEE's extra Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri capacity becomes critical for tight visa deadlines.
Latest PTE Date Availability in Pokhara (2026)
PTE exam date availability in Pokhara varies by center and month. CMC generally runs every day except Saturday, while LA GRANDEE runs only on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. With both centers active in 2026, Pokhara almost always has something open within the next 7 to 14 days — but Saturday and Sunday are not available in this city.
Slots can fill faster during peak visa and study intake seasons (Jan–Mar and Jul–Sep). Public holidays can also affect availability, so always verify your preferred date on Pearson's live platform or our live PTE date page before paying.
When should you book? (Pokhara lead-time)
| Your situation | Recommended lead-time |
|---|---|
| Flexible on date | 2–3 weeks ahead |
| Specific date needed (visa / university deadline) | 4–6 weeks minimum |
| Peak intake (Jan–Mar, Jul–Sep) | 6–8 weeks |
| Retake right after results | Book immediately — same week is sometimes possible at CMC |
Pearson allows last-minute booking up to 24 hours before the test, but seats can vanish in seconds during peak intake. Don't leave it to the deadline week.
How to Book a PTE Test in Pokhara — Step by Step
The flow is the same regardless of which Pokhara center you choose. The only thing that changes is which hall you select on the date-picker step.
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Create your myPTE account
Visit pearsonpte.com and register with a valid email and your passport details exactly as printed. Any spelling mismatch later locks the booking. Read our matching-account guide if you accidentally created a duplicate account.
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Search for Pokhara & pick a center
Type "Pokhara" in the test-center search bar. You'll see both centers — CMC Nayabazar and LA GRANDEE Ratnachowk — with their next available dates side by side. Morning slots fill fastest.
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Share your details with PTE Nepal
WhatsApp us your preferred center, date and time. We confirm the slot is still live, then send a NPR payment link — you don't need a USD-enabled card.
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Pay in NPR via eSewa, Khalti, IME or bank
The PTE fee is fixed at USD 248.60 (VAT included). We charge the live NPR equivalent at the day's best market rate. Read the full step-by-step PTE booking guide or grab a discounted booking if available.
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Receive confirmation within 5 minutes
The booking confirmation email arrives with the center address, date, time and your candidate ID. Save it — you'll need to show your passport details match this email on test day.
PTE Exam Fee in Pokhara / Nepal (2026)
The official PTE Academic exam fee in Nepal is USD 248.60 (VAT included). That figure is set by Pearson for Nepal — different countries have different prices, but inside Nepal the fee is identical at both Pokhara centers and at every Kathmandu Valley center. What does shift day-to-day is the NPR amount you actually pay, because the USD-to-NPR exchange rate moves every working day. Through PTE Nepal you also get our locked-in NPR rate — consistently the cheapest authorised booking price in the country.
| Test Type | Official Fee | PTE Nepal Fee |
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| PTE Academic | USD 248.60 (incl. VAT) | Cheapest live NPR rate — contact us for today's price |
| PTE Academic UKVI | USD 248.60 (incl. VAT) | Cheapest live NPR rate — contact us for today's price |
Why the price changes: the official fee is fixed in USD, but the NPR amount moves with the daily USD/NPR exchange rate — so Monday's price won't match Friday's. Contact us on WhatsApp to lock today's rate at the cheapest authorised booking price in Nepal. Need PTE for a UK Visa? PTE Academic UKVI is available too — message us first to confirm Pokhara availability before paying. Beware of unauthorised agents using stolen cards: that's how students end up with a lifetime PTE ban.
What to Bring to Your PTE Test in Pokhara
The rules below are identical at both Pokhara centers — CMC Nayabazar and LA GRANDEE Ratnachowk. Bring the wrong document and you forfeit the slot.
- Valid original passport — the same passport you used while registering. This is the only ID Pearson accepts at any Pokhara center. Citizenship cards, driving licences and national IDs will not work.
- Arrive 30 minutes early for biometric check-in (photo and digital signature). Late arrivals are usually refused entry and the fee is non-refundable.
- No pen, pencil, paper, notes, phone, smartwatch, or earphones in the test room. The center provides an erasable booklet and marker.
- No food or water at the desk. The new ~2-hour PTE format introduced in August 2025 has no scheduled break.
- Personal bags & items are stored in lockers where available — leave anything valuable at home.
Can I Reschedule My PTE Test in Pokhara?
Yes. Pearson's reschedule rules apply equally at CMC and LA GRANDEE. The earlier you reschedule, the smaller the fee. The closer to the test date, the more it costs.
| When you reschedule | Fee impact |
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| 14+ days before test date | Free — full reschedule allowed |
| 7–13 days before test date | Reduced fee applies |
| Less than 7 days before | Full fee charged again — effectively a new booking |
Cancellations follow the same window. WhatsApp us before you cancel — sometimes a reschedule from CMC to LA GRANDEE (or vice versa) saves the booking entirely.
PTE Test Centers in Pokhara — FAQs
How many PTE test centers are there in Pokhara?
There are 2 authorised Pearson PTE Academic centers in Pokhara: Chitwan Medical College (CMC) at Nayabazar and LA GRANDEE International College at Ratnachowk, Simalchaur-8.
Where is CMC PTE test center in Pokhara?
The CMC PTE center is at Nayabazar Road, House Number 99, Pokhara-9 — in front of Brihaspati Oil Stores, 3rd floor. Phone: 00977-061-590980.
Where is LA GRANDEE PTE test center in Pokhara?
LA GRANDEE International College PTE center is at Simalchaur-8, Ratnachowk, Pokhara 33700, near Janapriya Secondary School.
What days is the PTE center open in Pokhara?
CMC Pokhara operates Sunday to Friday (closed Saturday). LA GRANDEE operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (closed Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday). Neither Pokhara center runs on Saturday.
What is the PTE exam fee in Pokhara in 2026?
The PTE Academic exam fee is USD 248.60 including VAT — fixed by Pearson globally and identical at both Pokhara centers. The NPR equivalent shifts daily with the exchange rate. Message us on WhatsApp for today's locked NPR rate, or check discounted booking options.
Does the PTE center choice in Pokhara affect my score?
No. PTE scores are produced by Pearson's standardised AI scoring system, identical worldwide. Your score is exactly the same regardless of which authorised Pokhara center you sit at — CMC or LA GRANDEE.
How do I check PTE date availability for Pokhara centers?
Visit our PTE Exam Dates in Nepal page for the latest slot information at both Pokhara centers, or send us your preferred date on WhatsApp and we'll check Pearson's live availability search in real-time.
Is a passport required for the PTE exam in Pokhara?
Yes. A valid original passport is mandatory — and it's the only document Pearson accepts at either Pokhara center. The name on your passport must match your myPTE account exactly.
Can I book a PTE exam in Pokhara for tomorrow?
Sometimes. Pearson allows booking up to 24 hours before the exam, subject to seat availability. CMC has more 6-day weekly capacity, so last-minute slots open there more often than at LA GRANDEE. Always verify the seat is still live before paying.
Can I reschedule my PTE test booked at a Pokhara center?
Yes. If you reschedule 14+ days before the test, it's free. Within 7–13 days, a reduced fee applies. Inside 7 days, the full fee is charged again. Sometimes a switch between CMC and LA GRANDEE saves the booking — message us first.
Not sure which Pokhara center to pick? Ask us first.
Tell us your home neighbourhood and your target deadline. We'll check live availability across both Pokhara centers, recommend the most realistic option, and lock the booking in NPR within 5 minutes — authorised since 2019.
