OET Exam Registration 2025: OET Registration Process, Fees, Dates

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Raj Vimal
Updated on Oct 14, 2025 14:22 IST

By Raj Vimal, Assistant Manager Editorial

To register OET exam 2025, you need to create an online profile on MyOet (Official Website). The OET exam has been designed for healthcare professionals wanting to work or study in foreign destinations. Completing the OET registration process is an important step to appear in the exam. Candidates would be required to apply for OET exam registration via online mode only. Candidates would first have to register for OET on the official OET website by creating an OET Login to proceed with their application.

The conducting body of the OET exam launched the OET at Home during the pandemic, keeping in mind the safety and convenience of the test takers. The registration process for OET at home is the same as for regular exams. To complete the OET registration, candidates must have a valid passport or any national ID, on which their name, date of birth, and a photo.

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Q:   How do I register for the OET exam?
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Candidates can visit the official website of OET to create an account and register for the OET exam. In order to create an account one has to provide the following details: Name, Family Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Photo, Profession, Address, City, Country, Contact Number, ID Type, ID Number, Nationality, First Language and Email ID. Review the entire information and proceed further. Make sure that all the details that you're providing are correct and verified. In the next page, you will have to provide your credit card details and finalise the booking.

Q:   What is the OET exam registration fee for Indian students?
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The OET exam fee for Indian students is approximately INR 31,822. This fee covers all four sub-tests: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. You can book OET sub sections also. Below, we have mentioned:

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OET Exam Fees in India

OET Exam Fees in INR

To sit for all four OET sub-tests, including the AUD 7 online booking

AUD 587

INR 32,273 (AUD $1 = 55.02)

To sit for three OET sub-tests, including the AUD 7 online booking

AUD 515

INR 28,332 (AUD $1 = 55.02)

to sit for two OET sub-tests, including the AUD $7 online booking 

AUD 415

INR 22,831 (AUD $1 = 55.02)

to sit for one OET sub-test, including the AUD $7 online booking 

AUD $315

INR 17,329 (AUD $1 = 55.02)

Q:   What is the OET exam for?
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OET test is a special English language proficiency exam for healthcare professionals to work in English-speaking countries like USA, UK, Australia and more. This exam assesses listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills of workforce of medicine sector. This means OET test focuses on the language skills needed for real-world medical situations. For example, interacting with patients, writing medical reports, and understanding medical terminology. 

Table of content
  • OET Eligibility 2025
  • OET 2025 Registration
  • OET Exam 2025 Fee
  • OET at Home
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OET Eligibility 2025

Candidates looking to appear for the OET exam are required to closely follow the OET eligibility guidelines to be able to register for the OET test. Conducted by CBLA, OET has been specifically designed for 12 healthcare professions including Occupational Therapy, Dentistry, Nursing, Radiography, Veterinary Science, Medicine, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Podiatry, Pharmacy, and Optometry.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is passport required to register for OET exam?
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No, it is not a mandatory document to have at the time of OET registration. You can use a valid national government-issued ID as well such as an Adhar card. Make sure your full name, date of birth, and photograph are clearly mentioned on the photo ID. Note that, your driving license can not be used as a government ID for registration.

Q:   Is OET exam conducted only to work in USA?
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No, OET or Occupational English Test is a popular exam to work as medical professional in below mentioned countries:
Australia, Canada, Egypt, Ireland, Maldives, Malta, Namibia, New Zealand, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and the United States of America.  

It assess English language profeciency of healthcare professionals.

Q:   Do I need a degree to appear for OET Exam?
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There is no official announcement about educational qualification for OET exam. However, it is important for having a medical degree to practice as a medical professionals in USA, UK and other mentioned countries. Otherwise, there is no point to appear in the exam, if you don't want to work or have required qualification to work.

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OET 2025 Registration

In this section, we are going to cover the important aspects of the OET registration process for the benefit of our test takers.

How to Register for OET?

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Candidates looking to apply for the OET exam would have to follow the steps mentioned below

  • Candidates would be required to visit the new OET official website: https://oet.com
  • On the top right-hand side of the page click on 'Book a Test'
  • On the next page enter your test location and click on 'Find a Test'. Depending upon whether you want to take the computer test or paper test, select your test centre and click on 'Book now'. Create an OET login. 
  • OET test-takers would be required to create a profile by providing the candidate's personal information, a profile photo, proof of ID, and a valid email address
  • Candidates would be then required to follow the instructions to select the OET test date and the OET test centre and go ahead and apply for the OET exam
  • Once the test taker has selected and reviewed his OET test details, he will be required to proceed to checkout
  • As a final step, the candidate would be required to pay an OET exam fee of AUD 587 / USD 455 and complete his OET registration process
  • Note that the booking closing dates refer to OET on paper. Bookings for OET on the computer at a test venue close 10 days before the test date (11:59 PM UTC time); bookings for OET Home close 7 days before the test date (11:59 PM UTC).

OET Special Accommodation

CBLA – the conducting body of OET is committed to providing suitable arrangements to all candidates with special requirements. However, there is a procedure for the same. All requests for special arrangements should be made with all the required details and the same should be supported with documentary proof. The special arrangement request should be made as early as possible for the benefit of the candidate registering for the OET test as well as the conducting body. CBLA guarantees that all requests would be looked into personally. However, in case special arrangements are not fulfilled, then the test venue or test date would be deferred to accommodate the candidate, gratis or the candidate can apply for a full refund.

OET Exam: Important Points to Remember Before the Test

Candidates need to report at the test venue before the reporting time mentioned. In case a candidate is late in reporting to the test venue he or she may not be allowed entry into the examination hall. Personal items that are only mentioned in the official website guidelines are allowed inside the examination hall. Every other item on the candidate should be kept in the cloakroom provided at the test venue. Candidates should check that the personal details mentioned on the test paper are correct.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many times is OET exam conducted in a year? Can you share the dates for the same?
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OET is conducted multiple times a year. Number of OET exams held in a year varies depending on location. To get exact upcoming OET dates, you can check official website of the Occupational English Test. Here is process:

  • Visit the official website of OET.
  • Select the "OET Test" option.
  • Click on "Book Now".
  • Now, select the date list based on "Test Type". 
Q:   Can I take OET exam every month?
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There is no official limit on how many times you can take the OET exam. If you can secure exam slots on your preferred dates, you can take test every month. Check the official website for exam dates before booking.

Q:   Do I need to declare my profession when registering for OET?
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Yes, during registration, you need to select the specific healthcare profession such as Nursing, and Medicine. This is to ensures that the test content for the speaking and writing sub-tests is relevant to your field. You must be qualified or studying in that profession.

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OET Exam 2025 Fee

Candidates looking to register for the OET exam would be required to pay an OET Exam fee of AUD 587 or INR 32,660 (AUD 1 = 55.64) as part of the registration process.  At the time of OET registration, candidates would be required to keep their Credit Card or details of their payment mode handy, a digital passport photo, and a valid passport as documentation proof. Candidates would be required to carefully fill in their details in the online application form, upload a digital passport photograph according to the photo guidelines mentioned on the official website, and above all provide a valid passport as document proof. As mentioned earlier, candidates are required to pay the OET Exam fee of $ 587 AUD, which includes a booking fee of $ 7 AUD and GST.

How to Cancel Your OET Registration?

A lot of times, candidates register for the OET exam however, they are not able to appear for the reasons known best to them. In such situations, candidates should be informed that applicants can check the official website for their withdrawal policy and withdrawal fees. Those candidates who have registered for the exam and would like to opt for a different date or venue or both would have to pay an extra fee for the date change and/or an extra fee for a venue change, subject to availability. Candidates can check the official website for the latest deferral fees (date change) and change of venue location fees.

OET Rescheduling Fees

As with all exams, candidates who are looking to reschedule their OET test dates due to reasons best known to them can do so with an added fee. Candidates looking to reschedule or defer their OET test dates would be required to pay an OET rescheduling fee as mentioned on the official website.

OET Exam Slot Booking

At the time of the OET registration process, test takers are required to select their OET Exam Date and OET test centres. Candidates should keep in mind that it is always advisable to make OET slot booking in advance to avoid any last-minute hassle.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the fee for OET at Home?
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The fee for OET at Home is AUD 587 (INR 32,160). The amount is the same as OET at a test centre. Note that you will not get any reimbursement for arranging the computer setup required for taking the test. You need to manage this by yourself.

At the time of the test, you must have your valid passport and your Aadhaar card for verification.

Q:   What is the cancellation fee for OET exam?
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The OET cancellation fee varies depending on the timeline of cancellation of your test. You can cancel your OET on Paper test for a refund up to one week before test day. Similarly, OET on Computer test cancellation is allowed at least two before the test date.

If you cancel after the booking closing date:

  • OET on Paper: AUD 200 + AUD 7 non-refundable booking fee
  • OET on Computer or OET at Home: AUD 200.
Q:   Is the OET fee refundable?
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Candidates looking to cancel their OET exam can get a refund on their OET exam fee if they withdraw or cancel their OET exam two days before the start of their first test. If the candidate withdraws or cancels less than two days before the OET test start time they will be entitled to no refund.

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OET at Home

Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment Trust (CBLA) has launched the OET at Home. This is the identical OET exam that is conducted at a test centre. However, the OET at Home would be an OET computer-based test that would be conducted from the safety of the home of the candidate. The OET at Home - computer-based test is currently available in select destinations and for Medicine and Nursing subjects. More subjects are being added to the facility.

The initiative has been done to make the OET exam more inclusive of healthcare professionals who are planning to go abroad to work or study and need OET scores as part of their application process. Candidates who are planning to book their OET at Home test are required to check the mandatory system requirements needed for the OET exam. Candidates would also require to have a test conducive environment during the entire duration of the OET exam.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is OET at Home?
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Applicants of the Occupational English Test can now take the OET exam at home by sitting at their home in their comfort zone. With the help of this facility, you do not need to step out of your home to go to the OET test centre. All you need to do is arrange all hardware and software requirements.

Q:   What is eligibility for OET at home?
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The eligibility for OET at home is same as other test formats under Occupational English Test (OET on Paper, OET on Computer at a venue). We have mentioned few of them here:

  • You must be a healthcare professional (or nearing completion of your qualification).
  • For Indian test-takers, a valid, original passport is mandatory.
  • There's no specific age restriction to take the test.
  • OET does not set a minimum English proficiency level to register for the test, but the test itself is designed for intermediate to advanced English users.
  • You don't need a job offer or university admission to be eligible to take the OET.
Q:   What is the highest score in OET exam?
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The highest possible score for each of the four sub-tests in OET is 500 in ten-point increments. It is not one of the toughest exams but you need to prepare well to achieve a high score. The numerical score of OET will be represented by A, B, C, D, and E. Here A is for the highest and E is for the lowest. 

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Baljeet Kaur

7 months ago

Hi Raj Vimal, there is also a centre in Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow Teleperformance - Shivani Public School, Sector O, Mansarovar Yojna, (Opposite Punjab National Bank) Shaheed Path, Kanpur Road, Lucknow - 226012

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Hola, teniendo nacionalidad y residencia primaria de Cuba, si voy a un país donde se realice el exámen puedo hacer el OET?

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Adil N

a year ago

I always struggle with the reading part- and be careful of scum and scammers who Are roaming around Facebook trying to get your money and say they can make sure to get a pass for you! I am doing this test for a 3rd time, as I have always failed on the reading section. Good Luck and I hope this OET r

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Abhi Yadav

a year ago

any one who score 125 score in 2024 please share me

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Jessica Jacob

a year ago

I have written on April 6 till now I haven't received result and it's under final quality assurance check

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