Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 11 November 2026
What OET's regulations say
Section 4.4 of the OET test regulations prohibits more than one booking per test administration, whether in the same delivery mode or across modes. The regulations do not cap how many administrations you can sit. OET can, after malpractice, bar a candidate for a period at its discretion (OET regulations).
All four sub-tests must be taken the first time. After that you may book one or more sub-tests, but check first that your recognising organisation accepts single sub-test scores (OET regulations). Which delivery modes allow that is covered in can you resit one OET sub-test?.
How soon you can sit again
The practical limit is the booking deadline and the results wait. Bookings for OET on Paper close 24 days before the test date; OET on Computer and OET@Home close 7 days before (OET). Computer results come in as little as 48 hours after all sub-tests, with 95% within 6 calendar days (OET).
| Mode | Booking closes |
|---|---|
| OET on Paper | 24 days before the test |
| OET on Computer | 7 days before the test |
| OET@Home | 7 days before the test |
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Check your regulator before you rebook
Whether more attempts help depends on who reads your results. Some regulators let you combine two sittings and others need every grade from one test. See OET score for NMC nurses, OET for Ahpra and OET for NMBI.
To move a booking instead, paper tests can be rescheduled up to 11:59pm the day before (AU$120 before the booking close date, AU$200 after). Computer and OET@Home bookings cost AU$120 to reschedule up to the closing date and AU$200 within 48 hours of the start (OET regulations). Rules change. Check the test owner's own page before you book or sit the test. This guide is general information, not official advice from the test owner.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a limit on how many times I can take OET?+
OET's regulations publish no maximum. You can hold only one booking per test administration.
Can I book two OET tests in the same administration?+
No. One booking per test administration, across paper, computer and OET@Home.
Can I retake only one OET sub-test?+
After a first full test you may book single sub-tests, but only if your recognising organisation accepts single sub-test results.
How soon can I rebook OET on computer?+
Computer bookings close 7 days before the test date, and results come in as little as 48 hours.
Can OET stop me from testing again?+
After malpractice, OET may bar a candidate from testing for a period at its discretion.
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Guide updated on 11 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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