OET Exam Dates 2026

The OET (Occupational English Test) is designed to assess communication skills in healthcare settings. It is owned and administered by Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment (CBLA). OET may be required or accepted by healthcare regulators, employers, educational institutions, and other organisations as evidence of English-language communication proficiency. The acceptance always depends on the specific regulator, employer, institution, or migration pathway involved.

You can take OET on paper or on computer at a designated test centre, or remotely through OET@Home. Below are the full OET test dates 2026 across professions including Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, and more, including OET on computer dates 2026, OET on paper dates 2026, OET test centres in India, registration steps, result timelines, and rescheduling rules.

OET on Computer Test Dates 2026

The following tables show the published OET on Computer test schedule for 2026, applicable to professions including Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Radiography, Speech Pathology, and Veterinary Science.

Dates shown are the published test schedule; actual availability varies by location, profession, test centre, and seat availability.  Once you are all prepared for the exam with the help of OET training, confirm the availability of dates through the official OET booking platform

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OET Exam Dates (Computer) — July 2026

OET Exam Dates (Computer) — August 2026

OET Test Date on Computer — September 2026

OET Test Dates on Computer — October 2026

OET Exam Dates on Computer — November 2026

OET Exam Dates 2026 December (December)

OET on Paper Test Dates 2026

OET on Paper follows the OET Exam format in which Listening, Reading, and Writing are completed on paper, while Speaking is conducted face-to-face. Dates below are drawn from the published OET on Paper schedule for 2026, released by CBLA.

Dates shown are the published test schedule; actual availability varies by location, profession, test centre, and seat availability. Confirm availability through the official OET booking platform before booking.

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OET Test Centres in India (Computer Paper)

Candidates searching for OET test centres in India or an OET test centre near me should note that available venues can change. Check the official OET booking platform for current venues and dates before booking.

Examples of OET on Computer locations in India include: Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram

Examples of OET on Paper locations in India include: Ebek Hyderabad, Ebek Ahmedabad, Ebek Chennai, MeritTrac Bangalore, PEAR Academy Bangalore, Ebek Delhi, PEAR Academy Mangalore, Ebek Kolkata, PEAR Academy Kannur, Ebek Calicut, PeopleCare Business Solutions (PeopleEnglish Coimbatore), Burlington English Thrissur, Ebek Angamaly, PEAR Academy Kochi, Burlington English Idukki, Ebek Cochin, Ebek Kottayam, PEAR Academy Jalandhar, Ebek Trivandrum

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OET Exam Registration 2026

To register, candidates create or access their OET account and complete the online booking process. You can search for available test locations and filter results by test mode or distance before selecting a test.

When creating a myOET profile, OET advises candidates to have:

Your full name should match the name on your identification document, and your ID details must match the identification you present on test day. Requirements differ by test mode:

If you're applying for ECFMG certification, use the same email address for OET that you use for your ECFMG application, as applicable.

Always check the current OET identification guidelines for your test mode before booking.

OET Exam Eligibility

OET is designed for healthcare professionals. Check that your profession is recognised, that you have the correct identification for your test location, and that you meet the English communication requirements of your professional pathway. Age limits and educational qualification requirements are not specified for OET in general; check the latest official OET requirements and those of the regulator or organisation receiving your result.

How to Register for the OET Exam 2026

OET Test Delivery Modes

OET Results Date 2026: When and How You'll Get Them

Results are published through your OET account, and you'll also receive an email notification.

How long are results valid? 

There's no single validity period. The organisation, regulator, board, council, or government department receiving your result determines how long it's accepted — always check with them directly.

OET Reschedule & Remarking Policy 2026

If your plans change, OET allows rescheduling subject to applicable rules, deadlines, and fees:

For OET on Computer and OET@Home, all four sub-tests may sometimes be rescheduled together, or, where permitted, the Speaking sub-test separately. Once a sub-test has been taken, remaining sub-tests generally can't be rescheduled. Fees and conditions vary by test mode, location, and timing, and bookings made with discount codes carry additional restrictions — check the current OET fee schedule before making a change. To reschedule to a different country, contact OET Customer Care.

Steps to reschedule:

Remarking: If you believe a score doesn't reflect your performance, you may request a re-mark of one or more sub-tests. The process and eligibility depend on test mode; submit within the applicable deadline and check the current OET remarking policy, since fees and procedures can change.

Final Checklist Before Booking for the OET Exam

Always check the latest official OET information for current booking rules, fees, identification requirements, result timelines, and rescheduling conditions before finalising your registration.