OET

It is preferred that you buy additional books where sub-tests of OET are available. This will help you with your preparation and help you get your desired scores. You can explore books and resources based on your medical fied for preparation.

The detailed OET Exam Pattern can be found in the article above. OET exam pattern at a glance:

Whether OET test is hard or easy is very subjective. However, the OET test has been created to test applicants' understanding of the English language as medical professionals. So, if your medical concept is clear then this test is easy for you. All you need to do some practice be forw appearing in the test.

Before booking, applicants need to have a MyOET account other than this, here are important information you should have at the time of OET slot booking

• Your healthcare profession
• Test format selection,  whether you'll take OET on Paper, OET on Computer at a Venue, or OET at Home.
• Your valid passport details ready with your name on your registration.

Selecting Your Date. Sign in to your myOET profile.

Click "Apply for the Test," choose your location and profession. Then view the schedule to select OET exam 2026 date and time that works best for you from the list.

Pay to secure your spot.

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.

Go to the OET website and create account

Select your profession

Choose your test date and location

Upload your photo and valid ID proof

Pay the exam fee of approx $455 USD

No, there is not any set eligibility for taking OET. The exam conducting body does not set a minimum English level for eligibility to take the test. However, the exam assesses communication skills required for healthcare. That's why, English proficiency is generally necessary.

No, you do not need to have any work experience. OET does not have a minimum work experience requirement to be eligible to take this test.  A specific hospital or medical board you apply to later might have its own experience rules for hiring or registration.

Use OET sample papers to understand the test structure and practice time management for each sub test. It will also help with identifying strengths or weaknesses. Also, it helps you to familiarize yourself with healthcare related scenarios and language used in the exam.