What are the OPRA exam fees for 2027?
You pay three APC fees on the OPRA exam pathway: AUD 810 for the eligibility check, AUD 2,245 for the exam, and AUD 300 for the skills assessment outcome. Together they come to AUD 3,355 if you pass on your first attempt.
| Step | Fee | When you pay | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Check | AUD 810 per request | When you apply | No |
| OPRA exam | AUD 2,245 per attempt | When you register for the exam | Partial refund only |
| Skills Assessment Outcome | AUD 300 per request | After you pass the exam | No |
Official source note: Fees are taken from the APC “Skills assessment fees” page. APC says all prices are in Australian dollars. At the time of writing, APC has not published a separate 2027 fee list for the OPRA exam. These are the current fees on the APC site. Please check the page again before you pay.
How much is the OPRA exam fee in Indian Rupees?
The OPRA exam fee of AUD 2,245 is about ₹1,48,170. The total for all three APC fees is about ₹2,21,430.
APC publishes its fees only in Australian dollars. We used a rate of ₹66 for AUD 1 to show the cost in rupees. The real rate changes every day, and your bank or card may add its own charges. So your final amount in rupees can be different.
| Fee | Amount in AUD | Approximate amount in ₹ (at ₹66 per AU$1) |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Check | AUD 810 | ₹53,460 |
| OPRA exam (first attempt) | AUD 2,245 | ₹1,48,170 |
| Skills Assessment Outcome | AUD 300 | ₹19,800 |
| Total (first-attempt pass) | AUD 3,355 | ₹2,21,430 |
Please note: The AUD amounts are official APC fees. The ₹ amounts are only an estimate, not an APC figure.
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Contact Us TodayWhat is the AUD 810 Eligibility Check?
The Eligibility Check is the first step. It tells you if you can sit the OPRA exam. It costs AUD 810 per request, and APC does not refund it.
You must have a pharmacy qualification from a country that is not one of these:
- Australia
- Canada
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
Your qualification must also match one of these:
- 4 years of full-time study, if you finished after 1 January 2006
- 3 years of full-time study, if you finished before 1 January 2006
Here are other facts from APC:
- You do not need to show proof of registration. It is optional.
- You do not need certified documents or proof of English.
- You must give a full English translation of any non-English document. A NAATI-accredited translator must do it.
- You apply and upload documents only in the APC Candidate Portal.
- APC aims to reply within 5 working days after it gets all documents. Please allow up to 4 weeks.
- APC suggests you apply at least 8 weeks before the exam registration closing date.
- If APC asks for more information, you have 6 months (180 days) to send it. If not, the application closes and you must pay again.
- The Eligibility Check has no expiry.
What is the AUD 2,245 OPRA exam fee?
The OPRA exam fee is AUD 2,245 per attempt. You pay it when you register for an exam session, after APC tells you that you are eligible.
About the exam, APC says:
- It is a computer-delivered multiple-choice exam.
- It has 120 questions in 2.5 hours.
- You must pay the fee at the time of registration. If payment is not received, your seat is released.
- Registration closes about one month before exam day, and APC does not accept late registrations.
- You can sit the exam in India at Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, Noida and nearby areas.
If you do not pass, you can sit again in the next exam period. APC says you may re-sit as many times as you need, but you pay the full registration fee each time.
What is the AUD 300 Skills Assessment Outcome fee?
The Skills Assessment Outcome fee is AUD 300 per request. You pay it after you pass the OPRA exam. You need this document to support a visa application with the Department of Home Affairs.
APC explains it this way:
- You request the Skills Assessment Outcome in the Candidate Portal after you pass.
- Home Affairs sets how long the outcome is valid for visa applications. APC cannot change this.
- If your outcome expires or something important changes, you can request it again. APC lists an “Updated skills assessment request” at AU$610 per request.
What is the total cost of the OPRA pathway?
If you pass on your first attempt, the APC total is AUD 3,355 (about INR 2,21,430). Each extra attempt adds AUD 2,245 (about INR 1,48,170).
| Situation | What you pay | Total in AUD | Approximate total in ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass on 1st attempt | Eligibility Check + 1 exam + Skills Assessment Outcome | AUD 3,355 | ₹2,21,430 |
| Pass on 2nd attempt | Eligibility Check + 2 exams + Skills Assessment Outcome | AUD 5,600 | ₹3,69,600 |
Official source note: The AUD figures are the sum of fees on the APC fees page. The ₹ column uses a rate of ₹66 per AUD 1. These totals cover APC fees only.
What are the 2027 OPRA exam dates?
APC has published three OPRA exam sessions for 2027.
| Registration period | Examination dates | Results released |
|---|---|---|
| 19 January – 22 February 2027 | 22 – 24 March 2027 | 6 May 2027 |
| 11 May – 28 June 2027 | 26 – 28 July 2027 | 9 September 2027 |
| 14 September – 11 October 2027 | 8 – 10 November 2027 | 23 December 2027 |
How do you pay the APC fees?
You pay online in the APC Candidate Portal, in Australian dollars. APC accepts credit and debit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay. The Knowledge Stream page says Visa or Mastercard.
Your card must be issued by a bank in your country of residence. If you have payment problems, contact APC.
APC warns about scams. Do not send documents or pay for APC services or exams anywhere outside the Candidate Portal. The only way to apply for an Eligibility Check or book an exam is through the portal.
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Talk to Our ExpertsCan you get a refund on OPRA fees?
You can only get a partial refund of the exam fee. APC cannot refund any other fees, including the Eligibility Check and Skills Assessment Outcome.
You can ask for a refund for any reason, but APC must approve it, and a cancellation fee applies. APC does not accept phone requests. You must cancel your exam in the Candidate Portal and give a reason.
| When you cancel | What APC says |
|---|---|
| 5 days before the exam date | A $100 cancellation fee applies |
| From 5 days before the exam up to 2 weeks after it | You get a partial refund of 80% of the OPRA exam fee |
| More than 2 weeks after your exam session ends | APC does not accept refund requests |
Official source note: Refund rules are from the APC fees page. Please read the APC Refund Policy before you cancel.
Conclusion
The OPRA pathway has three APC fees: AUD 810 for the Eligibility Check, AUD 2,245 for the exam and AUD 300 for the skills assessment outcome. If you pass on your first attempt, the total is AUD 3,355. At ₹66 per AUD 1, that is about ₹2,21,430.
Here are the main points to remember:
- The Eligibility Check and the Skills Assessment Outcome fees are non-refundable.
- You can get only a partial refund of the exam fee (80%), and only if APC approves your request.
- You pay in Australian dollars through the APC Candidate Portal only. The final amount in rupees depends on the exchange rate and your bank’s charges.
- APC has published three exam sessions for 2027, so you can plan your payments around the registration dates.
Make sure your documents are complete before you apply for the Eligibility Check, because that fee cannot be refunded. Prepare well for the OPRA exam, because every resit costs the full fee again. These fees are from the APC website at the time of writing. Please check the APC fees page again before you pay.
FAQs
How much is the OPRA exam fee in 2027?
APC currently lists the OPRA exam fee as AUD 2,245 per attempt.
How much is the OPRA Eligibility Check fee?
It is AUD 810 per request. APC does not refund it.
How much does the Skills Assessment Outcome cost?
It is AUD 300 per request. You request it after you pass the exam.
Do I pay the Skills Assessment Outcome fee before the exam?
No. You request it in the Candidate Portal after you pass the OPRA exam.
Does the Eligibility Check expire?
No. APC says there is no expiry on the Eligibility Check.
Do I pay the full fee again if I fail?
Yes. You pay the full registration fee each time you sit the exam again.
Is there a fee to appeal a decision?
No. APC does not charge a fee for appeals.
Key Takeaways
- The Eligibility Check costs AUD 810 per request, and it is non-refundable.
- The OPRA exam costs AUD 2,245 per attempt.
- The Skills Assessment Outcome costs AUD 300 per request. You request it after you pass the exam.
- The total for a first-attempt pass is AUD 3,355. At INR 66 per AUD, this is about ₹2,21,430.
- Every resit needs the full AUD 2,245 exam fee again.
- You pay all APC fees in Australian dollars, only through the APC Candidate Portal.
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