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The Occupational English Test (OET) is an English language test for healthcare professionals. The full OET exam fee is AU$587 worldwide, including all four sub-tests. The exact amount in Indian rupees may vary based on the prevailing exchange rate at the time of registration.
This guide covers the OET exam fees, including the full test fee, individual sub-test fees, rescheduling charges, and cancellation and refund rules.
The OET exam fee for the full test is AU$587 (₹39,916) worldwide, as mentioned above. The fee is the same for OET on Paper, OET on Computer, and OET@Home, except for candidates taking OET on Computer or OET@Home in the US, who pay US$455.
The table below shows the OET exam fees in India across all available test formats:
|
Test Format |
Fee (AUD) |
Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|
|
OET on Paper |
AU$587 |
₹39,916 |
|
OET on Computer (at a venue) |
AU$587 |
₹39,916 |
|
OET@Home |
AU$587 |
₹39,916 |
(Exchange rate used: AU$1 = ₹68)
The OET fee for individual sub-tests starts at AU$315 (₹21,420) for one sub-test, including the AU$7 online booking fee. Sub-test bookings are available only for OET on Paper and only to candidates who have taken the full OET once. This lets candidates retake one, two, or three sub-tests instead of paying for all four again.
The table below shows the OET sub-test fees in India:
|
Sub-tests Booked |
Fee (AUD) |
Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|
|
1 sub-test |
AU$315 |
₹21,420 |
|
2 sub-tests |
AU$415 |
₹28,220 |
|
3 sub-tests |
AU$515 |
₹35,020 |
The OET rescheduling fee is AU$120 (₹8,160) when you change your test date before the booking closing date and AU$200 (₹13,600) after the closing date. The booking closing date is 24 days before the test for OET on Paper and 7 days before the test for OET on Computer or OET@Home. Rescheduling before this date saves AU$80 (₹5,440).
The table below shows the OET rescheduling fees in India:
|
Rescheduling Window |
Fee (AUD) |
Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|
|
Before booking closing date |
AU$120 |
₹8,160 |
|
After booking closing date |
AU$200 |
₹13,600 |
The OET cancellation fee is AU$120 (₹8,160) when you cancel before the booking closing date and AU$200 (₹13,600) after the closing date. Candidates taking OET on Computer or OET@Home in the US follow the same two-tier structure but pay the fee in US dollars.
The table below shows the OET cancellation fees in India by test format:
|
Test Format |
Fee Before Closing Date |
Fee After Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
|
OET on Paper (at a venue) |
AU$120 (₹8,160) |
AU$200 (₹13,600) |
|
OET on Computer / OET@Home (Rest of World) |
AU$120 (₹8,160) |
AU$200 (₹13,600) |
|
OET on Computer / OET@Home (USA) |
US$95 |
US$155 |
The OET refund amount depends on the number of sub-tests booked and when the test is cancelled, with a full-test refund ranging from AU$380 (₹25,840) to AU$460 (₹31,280). OET on Paper also refunds sub-test bookings, while OET on Computer and OET@Home are refunded only as a full test, since these formats cannot be booked by sub-test.
The tables below show the OET refund amounts based on the cancellation timing:
|
Sub-tests Booked |
Refund Before Closing Date |
Refund After Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Full test (4 sub-tests) |
AU$460 (₹31,280) |
AU$380 (₹25,840) |
|
3 sub-tests |
AU$388 (₹26,384) |
AU$308 (₹20,944) |
|
2 sub-tests |
AU$288 (₹19,584) |
AU$208 (₹14,144) |
|
1 sub-test |
AU$188 (₹12,784) |
AU$108 (₹7,344) |
Note: For OET on Paper, the non-refundable AU$7 (₹476) online booking fee is deducted from the refund in addition to the cancellation fee.
|
Region |
Refund Before Closing Date |
Refund After Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Rest of World |
AU$460 (₹31,280) |
AU$380 (₹25,840) |
|
USA |
US$355 |
US$295 |
Refund deadline: To qualify for a refund, candidates must cancel OET on Paper at least one week before the test date, and OET on Computer or OET@Home at least two days before. Cancellations made after these deadlines are not refunded.
You can pay the OET exam fee online using a valid debit, credit, or prepaid card during the final checkout step of your test booking. Select your test details, review the total fee, and complete the payment through the secure OET payment portal.
Here are the steps to pay the OET exam fees online:
OET fees go beyond the initial test booking, especially when a candidate needs to retake sub-tests, reschedule, or cancel. Knowing these deadlines and fee rules in advance can help healthcare professionals plan their OET attempt without unexpected costs.
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No. The standard OET exam fees cover all four sub-tests: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, in one payment. You only pay separately for individual sections when you retake specific sub-tests after completing the full OET Test once.
An additional Statement of Results costs AU$35 (₹2,380) per copy, plus applicable postage. You can request it by logging into your OET account and selecting Statement of Results under Candidate Information. Delivery can take up to two weeks.
No. OET fees in India are the same across cities and test centres. The fee is fixed globally in Australian Dollars, so the test fee does not change based on the Indian city where you take the test.
The standard OET test fees do not include paid practice materials. However, OET provides free official sample tests for all 12 professions on its Ready page. Additional paid courses and practice sets are available separately through the OET Store.
No. OET fees are the same across all 12 eligible healthcare professions, including nursing, medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. The AU$587 (₹39,916) full-test fee applies regardless of the profession-specific version you take.
OET does not charge a separate late registration penalty. However, if you miss the booking closing date for your preferred test date, you will need to register for the next available session instead.
Yes, you can change your OET exam centre by rescheduling your booking in your OET account. The fee is AU$120 (₹8,160) before the booking closing date and AU$200 (₹13,600) after it.
Yes, an OET re-mark costs AU$120 (₹8,160) per sub-test, or US$95 in the US. The fee is refunded in full if your grade changes after re-marking.
No. OET on Computer and OET@Home cost AU$587 (₹39,916), the same as OET on Paper, except for US-based candidates.
Yes. Paid OET preparation courses and practice materials cost extra, while official sample tests are available free of charge.
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