{"id":86136,"date":"2026-10-27T10:24:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=86136"},"modified":"2026-10-27T10:24:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:24:56","slug":"oet-exam-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/oet-exam-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"OET Exam Fees in India 2026: Cost, Payment &amp; Refund Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li> <strong>Full OET exam fee in India 2026:<\/strong> AUD 587, approximately Rs. 38,700 today.<\/li>\n\n    <li>OET exam fees for nurses and doctors are identical across all 12 professions.<\/li>\n\n    <li>OET exam fees stay the same in Kerala, Chennai, Delhi, and Hyderabad.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Rescheduling, retaking, and cancellation charges add to the base OET fee.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Indian nurses and doctors budgeting for OET registration, rescheduling, or refunds in 2026.\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6d43960\" id=\"oet-exam-fees-in-india-2026-full-breakdown\" data-block-id=\"6d43960\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">OET Exam Fees in India 2026: Full Breakdown<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/oet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OET exam<\/a> fees in India 2026 are set in Australian Dollars and converted at the exchange rate on the day you pay. At AUD 1 = Rs. 66, here is what the full test costs in India right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Test Format<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OET Exam Fees (AUD)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OET Exam Fees in India (Approx. INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OET on Paper (all 4 sub-tests)<\/td><td>AUD 587<\/td><td>Rs. 38,742<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OET on Computer at a venue<\/td><td>AUD 587<\/td><td>Rs. 38,742<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OET@Home<\/td><td>AUD 587<\/td><td>Rs. 38,742<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The full OET exam fee already includes a non-refundable AUD 7 online booking charge, so there is no separate add-on at checkout. If you are sitting OET on Computer inside the USA only, the fee is billed separately in USD (around USD 455) and does not apply to candidates testing from India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fee structure has stayed consistent through 2026, but OET revises prices periodically, so confirm the exact figure on myOET before you pay. Treat the Rs. 38,742 figure as a planning number, not the final checkout amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b5538d9\" id=\"oet-exam-fees-for-sub-tests-retakes-only\" data-block-id=\"b5538d9\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">OET Exam Fees for Sub-Tests (Retakes Only)<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OET lets you retake individual sub-tests instead of the full exam, but only if you have already sat the complete test once. This is a genuine cost-saver if you cleared three sections and fell short on one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sub-Tests Retaken<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OET Exam Fees (AUD)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OET Exam Fees in India (Approx. INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 sub-test<\/td><td>AUD 315<\/td><td>Rs. 20,790<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 sub-tests<\/td><td>AUD 415<\/td><td>Rs. 27,390<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 sub-tests<\/td><td>AUD 515<\/td><td>Rs. 33,990<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Most Indian candidates who need a retake fall short on Writing or Speaking, not Reading or Listening. Before paying for a 2-module retake, you should check which specific sub-test your target regulator (NMC, AHPRA, GMC) requires you to clear, as some regulators accept a single sub-test resit if your overall band is close.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-eca0a6c\" id=\"oet-exam-fees-for-nurses-and-doctors-is-there-a-difference\" data-block-id=\"eca0a6c\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">OET Exam Fees for Nurses and Doctors: Is There a Difference?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The OET exam fee is identical for all 12 healthcare professions it covers, including nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy. Whether you are a nurse applying to the UK&#8217;s NMC or a doctor applying through AHPRA in Australia, you pay the same AUD 587 for the full test. The only variable is the writing sub-test, which uses profession-specific case notes, not a separate fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-53b0643\" id=\"does-the-oet-exam-fee-change-by-city-in-india\" data-block-id=\"53b0643\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Does the OET Exam Fee Change by City in India?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. OET exam fees in Kerala, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and every other Indian test city are the same: AUD 587. The test centre location affects your travel costs and seat availability but does not affect the registration fee itself. If you see a blog quoting a different &#8220;city fee,&#8221; it is likely an outdated INR conversion, not an actual price difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a3220bb\" id=\"oet-exam-rescheduling-fees-in-india\" data-block-id=\"a3220bb\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">OET Exam Rescheduling Fees in India<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your test date no longer works, OET lets you reschedule, but the charge depends on how close you are to the test date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>When You Reschedule<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reschedule Fee (AUD)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approx. INR<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>More than 7 days before the test<\/td><td>AUD 120<\/td><td>Rs. 7,920<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Within 7 days of the test<\/td><td>AUD 200<\/td><td>Rs. 13,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speaking sub-test only, more than 7 days before<\/td><td>AUD 30<\/td><td>Rs. 1,980<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speaking sub-test only, within 7 days<\/td><td>AUD 100<\/td><td>Rs. 6,600<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rescheduling the Listening, Reading, and Writing sub-tests also requires you to reschedule Speaking to a compatible date, so budget for both if you move your date close to the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-66160c7\" id=\"oet-exam-cancellation-fees-and-refund-rules\" data-block-id=\"66160c7\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">OET Exam Cancellation Fees and Refund Rules<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cancelling comes with a partial refund, not a full one. Based on OET&#8217;s published policy, a full-test cancellation before the booking closing date refunds roughly AUD 460 (about Rs. 30,360), while cancelling after the closing date refunds roughly AUD 380 (about Rs. 25,080). These figures can shift slightly by test centre and test type, so check the exact refund amount on myOET at the time you cancel rather than relying on any article&#8217;s fixed number, including this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Re-marking a sub-test, if you want your score double-checked, costs AUD 120 per sub-test for OET on Paper and AUD 95 per sub-test for OET on Computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6f777ce\" id=\"how-to-pay-the-oet-exam-fees-in-india\" data-block-id=\"6f777ce\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How to Pay the OET Exam Fees in India<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You pay the OET exam fee online through your myOET account using a credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express). OET does not offer an installment option. You pay the full OET exam fees in one transaction at the time of booking, the same as IELTS and PTE in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fa98958\" id=\"is-there-an-oet-fee-waiver-or-sponsorship\" data-block-id=\"fa98958\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Is There an OET Fee Waiver or Sponsorship?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no standing government or university waiver for Indian candidates. Some UK NHS trusts running international nurse recruitment drives cover the OET fee as part of the hiring package for selected candidates, but the payment is employer-funded, not an OET policy. If an agency or hospital offers to pay your OET exam fee, read the contract carefully: many such offers come with a bond period or a deduction from your first salary if you leave early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4f4b913\" id=\"oet-exam-fees-vs-ielts-fees-in-india\" data-block-id=\"4f4b913\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">OET Exam Fees vs IELTS Fees in India<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healthcare professionals often compare the two before picking a test. On pure cost, OET is not cheaper than IELTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fee in India (2026)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/oet-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OET<\/a> (full test)<\/td><td>Rs. 38,742 (AUD 587)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/academic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IELTS<\/a> (Academic\/General)<\/td><td>Rs. 19,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OET costs roughly double what IELTS does in India. Ultimately, the decision should be based on what your target regulator or university accepts, not just the fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>See our detailed<\/em> <em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/oet-vs-ielts-similarities-difference-between-oet-and-ielts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OET vs IELTS comparison<\/a><\/u><\/em> <em>if you are still deciding between the two.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c0bd864\" id=\"what-the-oet-fee-gets-you-next-steps-for-indian-nurses-and-doctors\" data-block-id=\"c0bd864\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What the OET Fee Gets You: Next Steps for Indian Nurses and Doctors<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paying the OET exam fee is one step in a longer process. Most Indian candidates taking the OET are pursuing nursing roles in the UK, an MSc in Nursing in the UK, or nursing roles in Australia. Knowing the full cost upfront, including a possible retake, helps you budget realistically before you commit to a registration pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c89ca5e\" id=\"3-takeaways-on-oet-exam-fees\" data-block-id=\"c89ca5e\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">3 Takeaways on OET Exam Fees<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Budget AUD 587 (around Rs. 38,700 at AUD 1 = Rs. 66) for the full OET exam,<\/strong> and recheck the live rate on myOET before paying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you need a retake,<\/strong> a single sub-test at AUD 315 is cheaper than resitting the full exam, but first confirm that your regulator accepts partial retakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Factor in rescheduling or cancellation charges when you book,<\/strong> since OET refunds only part of the fee if your plans change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Need help planning your OET exam budget and prep timeline?<\/em> <em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a free call with a LeapScholar counselor<\/a><\/u><\/em> <em>today.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-235ea5c\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-oet-exam-fees\" data-block-id=\"235ea5c\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Frequently Asked Questions About OET Exam Fees<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793096063590\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much does the OET exam cost in India?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The full OET exam costs AUD 587 in India, approximately Rs. 38,700 at an exchange rate of AUD 1 = Rs. 66. This covers all four sub-tests: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking and includes the AUD 7 booking fee. Confirm the live figure on myOET before paying, since rates shift with currency movement.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793096089530\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is the OET exam fee the same for nurses and doctors?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The OET exam fee is identical for all 12 healthcare professions it serves, including nursing, medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. The fee does not change based on profession. The only difference between professions is the content of the writing sub-test, which uses profession-specific case notes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793096229032\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does the OET exam fee change from city to city in India?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The OET exam fee stays the same, AUD 587, regardless of the Indian city you test in, whether that is Kerala, Chennai, Delhi, or Hyderabad. Only travel and accommodation costs vary by location. Any source quoting a different city-specific fee is likely working off a stale currency conversion.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793096256157\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What happens if I want to retake just one OET sub-test?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can retake a single sub-test for AUD 315, but only if you have already completed a full OET attempt. This option is useful if you cleared three sections and fell short on the fourth. Check with your target regulator first, since not all accept a single sub-test retake.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793096281890\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is OET cheaper than IELTS?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>OET works out more expensive than IELTS in India. The full OET test costs roughly Rs. 38,700, compared to Rs. 19,000 for IELTS Academic or General Training. The right test for you depends on which one your target regulator or university accepts, not on which costs less.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793096309734\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is there a fee waiver for the OET exam in India?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There is no general fee waiver for Indian OET candidates. Some UK NHS trusts cover the fee for nurses hired through international recruitment drives, but the funding comes from the employer, not OET itself. Always read the terms of any sponsorship offer, since some include a bond period or salary deduction.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793096331782\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much is the OET exam cancellation refund?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Cancelling before the booking closing date refunds approximately AUD 460 of the full test fee, and cancelling after the closing date refunds approximately AUD 380. These amounts can vary slightly, so verify the exact refund on myOET when you cancel rather than relying on a fixed figure.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793096354803\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I pay the OET exam fee in installments?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>OET requires the full exam fee to be paid in one transaction at the time of booking. You can pay using a credit or debit card through your myOET account. There is currently no part-payment or installment facility offered.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793096374290\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is the OET@Home fee different from the test centre fee?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>OET@Home costs the same AUD 587 as OET on Paper or OET on Computer at a test venue. The format you choose affects how and where you take the test, not what you pay. Rescheduling and cancellation fees also follow the same structure across formats.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\u26a1 Quick Read Full OET exam fee in India 2026: AUD 587, approximately Rs. 38,700 today. OET exam fees for nurses and doctors are identical across all 12 professions. OET exam fees stay the same in Kerala, Chennai, Delhi, and Hyderabad. Rescheduling, retaking, and cancellation charges add to the base OET fee. \ud83d\udc49 Best for: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":86138,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[3950,3951,3952],"class_list":["post-86136","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-exams","tag-oet","tag-oet-exam","tag-oet-exam-fees"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86136","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/78"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86136"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86136\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":86139,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86136\/revisions\/86139"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}