OET

There are a total of 49 OET test centres in India that conduct the OET test both on paper and on computer. You can easily find them on the official OET website when booking your slot. You can select your preferred venue, date, and time to appear for the test.

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.

To register for the OET exam, you can follow these steps:Visit the official website of OET and create an accountChoose Your Test Format (OET on Computer or OET on Paper)Select Your Test Date and Time. You can select OET at home also.Pay the Test FeeConfirm Your Booking

There is no age limit to appear in the OET exam. If you fulfil educational qualification criteria then you can appear for the exam. In short, candidates of any age can apply for the exam. However, the exam is specifically designed for healthcare professionals, so applicants must have a medical degree. 

Occupational English Test (OET) is designed to assess the English language communication skills of healthcare professionals who want to register and practice in English-speaking countries such as USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. OET evaluates the listening, reading, writing and speaking skills of a candidate. The objective of the exam is to ensure that the candidate can effectively communicate with patients.

If you have studied well during your medical course, then the OET is definitely an easy exam for you. Unlike IELTS or other proficiency exams, it focuses on aspects related to conversations between doctors and patients. This is to ensure that you are eligible to be part of the healthcare system in that country.

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.

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.

According to the official website of the Occupational English Test, the duration of the OET exam is 2 Hours and 45 Minutes. Here is the detailed OET exam pattern for 2025:OET Pattern 2025ReadingNo. of Questions: 42Time: 60 Minutes WritingTime: 45 MinutesSpeakingTime: 20 MinutesListeningNo. of Questions: 42Time: 40 Minutes 

The OET exam syllabus is divided separately to assess listening, writing, speaking and reading sections. Here we have mentioned to give you an idea:OET Syllabus 2025ListeningConsultation extractsShort workplace extractsPresentation or interview extractsReadingExpeditious reading taskShort workplace extractsLonger articlesSpeakingRead a role-play card given to you during the exam and maintain a conversation with the interlocutor for at least 5 minutesWritingWrite: Write a letter or referral letter or related letters.Read and Write: After reading a case for 5 minutes, write 40 minutes about the case.