Occupational English Test (OET) 2026: Exam Dates & Centres, Fees, Registration, Results

The Occupational English Test (OET) is the only global English proficiency exam designed specifically for the healthcare sector. It is a critical requirement for medical professionals seeking registration or study abroad opportunities.

OET is an English language proficiency exam specifically designed for healthcare professionals. It has been conducted and owned by Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment Trust. It is mandatory to take this test for those medical professionals who wish to work or study in an English speaking country. Indian candidates need to pay AUD 587 as OET exam fee for registration

OET exam has been specifically designed for 12 healthcare professions: Occupational Therapy, Dentistry, Nursing, Radiography, Veterinary Science, Medicine, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Podiatry, Pharmacy, and Optometry. 

Who Accepts OET Exam?

OET Exam scores are widely recognised by medical councils and other organisations of different countries. Around 582 organisations located in Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Finland, Egypt, Ireland, Maldives, Namibia, New Zealand, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Trinidad, Ukraine, UAE, UK, and USA accept OET exam.

OET at Home (also called Home OET) is a computer-based version of OET exam that you can take from comfort of your home. OET at home is not available in India. There is no difference in format of OET test centre and OET test at home.

Why choose OET at Home?

• You don't have to travel to a test centre
• Take test in a familiar, comfortable environment
• Same recognition and results as centre-based tests

What you need:

• A reliable computer and internet connection
• A quiet room with no disturbances
• To meet all system and environment requirements (check on the official OET website)

OET is available in 3 formats

• Paper based at a test centre
• Computer-based at a test centre
• Home-based OET (OET at Home)

Preparing for the Occupational English Test (OET) is a big step for your healthcare career. To make things simple, the Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment Trust has set clear guidelines. Knowing the OET eligibility rules early helps you avoid mistakes during registration.

The good news is that the criteria are quite flexible for most people. There is no maximum age limit, and you do not need a specific degree grade to sit for the test. However, you must be a healthcare professional or a student in a healthcare field.

While the OET eligibility is broad, always check if your specific healthcare board (like the NMC or GMC) has its own extra rules for registration. This ensures your results will be accepted for your license.

Completing OET registration process is first step to appear in exam. registration process is completely online and it can be done only through official website. Candidates need to log in to their myOET account on official OET website by creating an OET login to proceed with their OET online registration. OET exam costs AUD 587 and includes an array of services. OET exam fee in AUD 587.

• Use your personal email ID for registration and not office email (Like .Org, or .edu).

• Now, visit the official OET website and create your MyOET account. This is first step of your registration.

• After this, choose your preferred test type (OET Computer/Paper) then select date and venue location.

• Go through the OET policy for terms, and collection rules.

• Pay the registration fee, which is AUD 587.

• Save or note your MyOET login ID carefully.

• Use the same OET login ID on the exam day.

• Bring your OET login ID to the test venue as proof.

Test takers can book their OET exam slot after completing registration. It is a simple process. Check out step-by-step process to secure your OET slot:

• You need to create your account on OET website.
• Choose the exam you want. Choose preferred OET format. Check available OET dates at your preferred exam center.
• Mention personal and professional details correctly. You will need to mention your healthcare profession.
• Pay AUD 587 as OET exam fee by using a credit or debit card.
• You will receive a booking confirmation.

OET exam 2026 will be conducted in over 50 locations across India to cater to the high number of healthcare professionals migrating abroad. OET test is accessible nationwide and slot availability varies significantly by region. In 2026, test centres in Kerala and Punjab often witness fully booked slots 2-3 months in advance.

List of OET Exam Cities by Region

Pro Tip for Booking: Not all centres offer both exam modes. Smaller centres in Tier-2 cities often only offer Paper based OET. If you are in a rush and cannot find a slot in your home city , try checking for Computer-based OET slots. In major metro hubs like Bengaluru or Delhi availability is generally higher.