The difficulty level of OET and IELTS exams depends on the test taker's language proficiency. The IELTS exam is more focused on the academic and immigration English test used across all fields and professions, while OET is only for healthcare professionals like doctors, nurses and more.
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Yes, if you have a strong English foundation. One month allows for intensive practice of healthcare-specific sub-tests.
Professionals with weaker language skills may need 2 to 3 months to consistently hit the required Grade B (350+ score).
Visit official OET website (occupationalenglishtest.org). Then click on "Book an Exam".
You can filter by your country (e.g., India). Select city to see available computer-based or paper-based test dates at local centers.
No, you should use online payment methods. System requires you to pay the exam fees online through the official portal to lock your seat immediately. Offline payments are generally not accepted for the booking process.
Keep your documents ready for OET registration in 2026. As an Indian student, you strictly need a valid passport. A recent digital photo for OET registration. You must upload these proofs to your myOET profile.
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