OET

Best time to take OET is right before the admission deadline. Keep scope for retake if necessary. You can take OET also when you need to submit OET scores. So decide and plan accordingly.

OET registration is one time process where you create your new profile using personal details and id card. Students can book multiple slots for OET exam after registering. It allows you to choose preferred test centre and test type.

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 booking closing date:

• OET on Paper: AUD 200 + AUD 7 non-refundable booking fee
• OET on Computer or OET at Home: AUD 200.

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". 

OET exam results are calculated based scores on each sub test. Every sub test score varies between 0 to 500. Each letter grade is converted to a numerical value. Check letter grades and their numerical values below:

There is no good or bad OET score or any benchmark set for applicants. Based on your institutional requirement you may have to have a certain score to get admission.

Top score is 500. Marks go in steps of ten. Getting 350 is a B grade. That is the safe zone for nurses. 450 is an A. It is very hard to get. Most people aim for 350.

To find the nearest OET test center, you can

• Visit the Official OET Website
• Click on Book a Test
• Enter Your Location
• Look at the available centers based on preferred mode
• Check Available Test Centers
• Once you get one register for it

Also, you can search online to find a list of centres in your area. Click on the first link of the OET website.

Here are things you can carry with you at the OET exam centres:

• Your valid (passport or adhar card for Indian students)
• Non-mechanical pens
• 2B pencils
• Eraser
• Sharpner
• Transparent stationary holder
• Clear bottle of water without label 

Apart from this, you can carry your phone but you need to leave it outside the room.

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.