OET Exam Results 2026

Once your OET result is released, you can check it and download your official Statement of Results by logging in to your OET account. The steps are slightly different depending on whether you sat a paper test or a computer-based test, but the process is quick once you know where to look.

Key highlights at a glance

Results are released on a rolling basis, so the timing depends on how you sat the test. Paper and computer candidates use different portals. Paper candidates use the myOET Portal, and computer or OET@Home candidates use the OET Global Portal. Each sub-test has its own grade. There is no overall OET score, so check each one separately. Your Statement of Results is your official record. Save a PDF copy once it’s available. Regulators and employers can see your result only after you give them access from your account.

The sections below cover the release timing, the steps to check and download your result, how the grades work, and how to share your result with regulators and employers.

OET Result Release Dates and Timeline

Your OET exam result date depends on how you sat the test. Computer-based results are the fastest. For the OET exam on Computer and OET@Home, results can come out within 48 hours of finishing all four sub-tests. 

OET aims to release results within 6 calendar days, and 95% of candidates receive theirs within that window.

Test format	Result timing
OET on Computer and OET@Home	As little as 48 hours, and within 6 calendar days for 95% of candidates
OET on Paper (India and the Philippines)	As little as 5 days after the test
OET on Paper (other regions)	From 13 days after the test

OET doesn’t publish fixed result dates for each sitting, so check your OET account for the date that applies to your test. 

Timing can shift around public holidays, particularly towards the end of the year, and extra security or quality checks can occasionally delay results. You’ll also get an email when your result is ready.

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Steps to Check and Download OET Exam Results Online

Once your result is released, you can check your OET result online by logging in to your account. 

The OET exam result login is the same for each test format, but the portal you use depends on how you sat the test.

If you took OET on Paper at a venue

1. Log in to the myOET Portal with your registered email and password.
2. On your dashboard, find your test details and scroll across to the Grade column.
3. Click the small black triangle in the Action column.
4. Select Download Statement of Results to save the PDF.

Use the My OET Portal results download option to get your result as a PDF for your records.

If you took OET on Computer or OET@Home

1. Log in to the OET Global Portal with your registered details.
2. Click the My Results tab in the navigation menu on the left.
3. Click Download Statement of Results to save the PDF.

Before you share your result

Your downloaded PDF is for your own records. If a regulator or employer asks for your result, use Manage Verifier Access in your account instead. This lets you choose the organisation and give it secure access to your results.

If the file won’t open

Check that your browser isn’t blocking pop-ups, since the Statement of Results opens in a new window.

Curious if your target nation recognizes OET? Check out the list of OET accepted countries today!

OET Scoring and Grading System Explained

When you take the OET exam, each of the 4 sub-tests is scored individually. Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking each receive a score from 0 to 500, reported in steps of ten, and that score is then converted into a letter grade from A (the highest) down to E (the lowest). 

Because the sub-tests are scored separately, there is no overall OET score and no single pass mark. Your Statement of Results shows four grades, one for each part, and a strong performance in one area won’t make up for a weaker result in another.

The table below shows how the score ranges match up with the grades, along with what each grade says about your English in a clinical setting:

Grade	Score range	What it means
A	450 to 500	You communicate very fluently and accurately, and you’re fully understood.
B	350 to 440	You communicate effectively in clinical settings, with only occasional inaccuracies.
C+	300 to 340	You keep the interaction going comfortably, even though you make some errors.
C	200 to 290	You maintain standard interaction, though complex language may need to be clarified.
D	100 to 190	Errors come up often enough to cause strain or misunderstanding.
E	0 to 90	Your communication is limited to simple exchanges, and errors tend to break down the conversation.

In most cases, professional bodies ask for a Grade B (350) in each sub-test, but the exact requirement depends on your profession and the organisation you’re applying to. 

For example, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in UK accepts a Grade C+ in Writing, as long as you achieve Grade B in Listening, Reading, and Speaking. 

The General Medical Council (GMC), on the other hand, expects a Grade B in all four sub-tests with no exceptions, so it’s worth checking your regulator’s current guidance well before you apply.

Check out: OET Exam Fees | OET Registration 

Good OET Scores for Healthcare Registration and Migration

What counts as a good OET score depends on your profession and the body that will register you. For most healthcare roles, Grade B (350 to 440) in all four sub-tests is the target, and it gives your application the most room.

The table below shows the minimum requirements for the two UK regulators that Indian candidates most often deal with.

Profession	Regulator	Minimum grade
Doctors	General Medical Council (GMC)	Grade B in all four sub-tests
Nurses and midwives	Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)	Grade B in Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and Grade C+ in Writing

Nurses have a little more flexibility with Writing, since a C+ meets the NMC requirement. Doctors don’t have that option, so every sub-test needs to reach Grade B.

Requirements in other countries, such as Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Canada, and Singapore, are set by their own regulators and can change. Check the official guidance for the country where you plan to register.

Check out the OET Syllabus | OET Exam Dates

OET Result Validity Period and Rechecking Process

OET exam results are valid for two years from the test date. Most UK regulators follow this timeframe, but each one sets its own rules, so check the requirements of your regulator before you book. Some regulators also require your result to be valid on the day they process your application. 

To avoid your result expiring mid-process, try to time your test close to the date you plan to apply.

Requesting a re-mark

If your result doesn’t reflect how you performed, you can ask for a re-mark. 

Here’s what to know before you request one:

• Which sub-tests: You can request a re-mark for any of the four sub-tests.
• Where changes happen: Changes are most common in Writing and Speaking, since Listening and Reading are marked by a computer.
• Fee: Each re-mark costs AU $120 (about ₹8K) per sub-test.
• Refunds: The fee is refunded if your grade band changes, whether it goes up or down. If the grade stays the same, the fee isn’t refunded.
• Final result: Your score can go down as well as up, and the new result stands once it’s issued.

What happens after you apply?

• Updated results usually appear in your account within three to six weeks.
• If your grade changes, your Statement of Results is reissued.

How to Send OET Scores to Regulatory Boards or Employers?

OET doesn’t send your result to a regulator or employer for you. Instead, you give them secure access to your results from your OET account. Once they have access, they can check your result directly, so you don’t need to send a PDF.

Sharing a paper test result

• Log in to your OET account.
• Find your test booking and click the drop-down arrow.
• Select Manage Verifier Access.
• Search for the organisation by its full name, such as Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Choose the organisation from the list, then click Save.

Sharing a computer or OET@Home result

• Log in to your OET account.
• Click the My Results tab.
• Select Manage Verifier Access.
• Search for the organisation, then click Start sharing with this organisation.

Repeat these steps for each organisation and each test you want to share.

Before you submit your application

Before you submit your application, you need to give the organisation permission to view your results. 

Without this step, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) may not be able to check your results, which could delay your application. You can remove an organisation’s access at any time from the same section of your account.

What to Do If You Don’t Get the Required OET Score?

Not getting the score you need is frustrating, but it doesn’t have to end your application. Depending on your profession and where you’re applying, you may be able to combine results from two attempts or retake the test. Which route works for you depends on your regulator’s rules.

Check your regulator’s rules first

• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC): You can combine scores from two sittings. Both attempts must reach these minimums:
  • Grade B (350) in Listening, Reading, and Speaking
  • Grade C+ (300) in Writing
• Within each sitting, no score can fall below the floor for that sub-test. Grade C+ (300) is the lowest allowed for Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and Grade C (250) is the lowest allowed for Writing. Combining is only possible if every score meets that floor.
• General Medical Council (GMC): You need to pass all four sub-tests in a single sitting, so you’ll usually need to retake the full test.
• ECFMG (US doctors’ route): You need to pass in a single sitting, with Grade B (350) in Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and Grade C+ (300) in Writing. Writing has a lower threshold than the other three.

If you’re retaking the test

• Focus on the sub-tests you missed, but don’t neglect the others, since you’ll still need to meet the required grade in each one.
• Book your next sitting early, as seats can fill up.
• Keep the results from each attempt, as you may need them if you’re combining scores.

Conclusion

Getting a good OET result is less about one test day and more about planning. Know which score your regulator needs, check how long your result stays valid, and give your employer or regulator access to your results before you submit your application. If a result falls short, check your regulator’s combining rules before you rush into a retake, since that can save you time and money.

Take your time with each step, and check the official pages before you make any decisions. Rules and fees change, so the OET website and your regulator’s guidance are always the final word.

If you’re thinking about your next steps, you can book a 1:1 free counselling session with upGrad experts to talk through your options. Whether you’re planning to study abroad or build a healthcare career overseas, we can help you map out a route that fits your goals.