What is the pattern for OET exam?

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Raj Vimal
a month ago

Duration of Occupational English Test is 165 Minutes. It means 2 hours & 45 mins. You need to improve your time management skills to score well. Here is detailed OET exam pattern for 2026:

OET Pattern 2026
Reading
  • No. of Questions: 42
  • Time: 60 Minutes 
WritingTime: 45 Minutes
SpeakingTime: 20 Minutes
Listening
  • No. of Questions: 42
  • Time: 40 Minutes 

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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.

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