{"id":17978,"date":"2022-08-10T10:44:04","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T10:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/?p=17978"},"modified":"2026-06-16T16:26:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T16:26:28","slug":"opra-exam-format-dates-exam-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-format-dates-exam-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"OPRA Exam 2025 \u2013 Format, Dates, Exam centres, Foreign Pharmacist OPRA Exam Costs and Preparation."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd9933;color:#dd9933\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd9933;color:#dd9933\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-format-dates-exam-centre\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-format-dates-exam-centre\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-format-dates-exam-centre\/#OPRA_Exam_Dates_in_2026\" >OPRA Exam Dates in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-format-dates-exam-centre\/#OPRA_Exam_Centres_in_India\" >OPRA Exam Centres in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-format-dates-exam-centre\/#Skills_Assessment_Structure_Timeframes\" >Skills Assessment Structure &amp; Timeframes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-format-dates-exam-centre\/#OPRA_Exam_Fees_Refund_Policy\" >OPRA Exam Fees &amp; Refund Policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-format-dates-exam-centre\/#OPRA_Exam_Format_Pattern_Syllabus\" >OPRA Exam Format, Pattern &amp; Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-format-dates-exam-centre\/#Preparing_for_the_OPRA_Exam_with_the_Syllabus\" >Preparing for the OPRA Exam with the Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-format-dates-exam-centre\/#OPRA_Exam_Scoring_Timeline\" >OPRA Exam Scoring &amp; Timeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-format-dates-exam-centre\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-format-dates-exam-centre\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_About_the_OPRA_Exam_2025\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the OPRA Exam 2025<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17978\" class=\"elementor elementor-17978\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fd14703 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"fd14703\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-753ea99 sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"753ea99\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52543be sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52543be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"wp-elements-6d9acafd3354d765b64e6fd0b1cab5d4\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2025, the new test to assess overseas pharmacists in Australia will be OPRA and will contain a more comprehensive OPRA Exam Syllabus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is administered thrice a year in Pearson VUE centres worldwide, including 10 cities in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It requires AUD $2,190 as an exam fee, plus other eligibility and skill assessment fees; hence, the candidates must be conversant with the OPRA Exam Pattern before preparing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><b>Introduction<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment (OPRA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exam is the gateway for international pharmacists aspiring to practice in Australia. Introduced in 2025, OPRA has replaced the former KAPS exam to better reflect real-world clinical and professional skills through its <\/span><b>OPRA Exam Syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exam is overseen by the <\/span><b>Australian Pharmacy Council (APC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and aims to evaluate candidates on biomedical sciences, pharmacology, patient care, and professional judgment, following a structured <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/opra-exam-preparation-course\/\">OPRA Exam<\/a> Pattern<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Success in OPRA is an essential step before provisional registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the healthcare professions in Australia are quite competitive, OPRA facilitates high standards of practice, safety, and patient outcomes among the pharmacists in the dynamic healthcare system of Australia. The candidates need a detailed timetable, budget, and preparation plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><b>OPRA Exam Dates in 2026<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffcc00; color: #000; font-weight: bold;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Registration Period<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Exam Dates<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Results Released<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff8e1;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">6 January \u2013 23 February<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">23 \u2013 25 March 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">21 April 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">28 April \u2013 15 June<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">13 \u2013 15 July 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">11 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff8e1;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">18 August \u2013 19 October<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">23 \u2013 25 November 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">22 December 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early registration is strongly advised as seats fill quickly at test centres. Each exam cycle allows international candidates to plan their preparation and application processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><b>OPRA Exam Centres in India<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The OPRA exam is delivered through <\/span><b>Pearson VUE test centres<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In India, candidates can choose from the following cities:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangalore<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandigarh<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chennai<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyderabad<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jalandhar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ludhiana<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Delhi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noida<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pune<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to few seats, it is important to book early to have your preferred city and date of exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><b>Skills Assessment Structure &amp; Timeframes<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process for requesting a <\/span><b>Skills Assessment Outcome<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has two essential parts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Passing the Eligibility Check<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> confirms that your pharmacy qualifications meet APC\u2019s standards. There is no expiry on this step once completed.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Passing the OPRA Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Successful completion provides the pathway to provisional registration in Australia.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe title=\"How to Become a Licensed Pharmacist in Australia from India 2025 | OPRA Exam Full Journey\" width=\"1260\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M6zXeSORtZ8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>Time Frames<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eligibility Check:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> APC aims to process and respond to applications within <\/span><b>5 working days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> once all documents are submitted. However, allow up to 4 weeks in case of delays.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exam Dates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> OPRA is conducted three times a year (March, July, November). Dates and locations are available via APC.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Application submission: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application has to be submitted at least 8 weeks before the registration closing date to prevent delays.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International pharmacists can be assured of high standards of professionalism because the process is structured to verify their credentials before they can attempt the higher exam, namely, OPRA. To better understand the OPRA exam timelines and application process, watch this quick explainer video:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> OPRA Exam Overview<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><b>OPRA Exam Fees &amp; Refund Policy<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the official APC fee structure:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffcc00; color: #000; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Stage \/ Service<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Fee (AUD)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Refund Policy \/ Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff8e1;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Eligibility Check<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">$810<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Non-refundable once processed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Skills Assessment Outcome<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">$300<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Non-refundable once issued.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff8e1;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">OPRA Exam<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">$2,190<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Refund available if withdrawn \u2265 5 business days before exam; $100 cancellation fee applies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Skills Update (optional)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">$610<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Refund not available once the update has been issued.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff8e1;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Late Withdrawal<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">If withdrawal is &lt; 5 business days before the exam, \u2192 No refund will be provided.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">No Show \/ Absence<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">\u2013<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Treated as an exam attempt \u2192 No refund issued.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australian Pharmacy Council sets all fees<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><b>OPRA Exam Format, Pattern &amp; Syllabus<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pacification (OPRA Exam Pattern): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120 multiple-choice questions in a computer-based test (CBT).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2.5 hours (150 minutes).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Content Areas (OPRA Exam Syllabus):<\/b><b><br \/><br \/><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomedical Sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicinal Chemistry\/Biopharmaceutics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacodynamics\/Pharmacokinetics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacology &amp; Toxicology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapeutics &amp; Patient Care (greatest weightage)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Pass Requirement: The candidate needs to pass in all the subject areas with a minimum score of 50.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\"><a style=\"background-color: #ffcc00; color: #000; padding: 15px 25px; font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.426), 18px); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/opra-exam-preparation-course\/ \"> \ud83d\udc49 Join the OPRA Preparation Course Now <\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><b>Preparing for the OPRA Exam with the Syllabus<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Achieving success takes an organised and rigorous preparation plan:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examine the OPRA Exam Syllabus with care to determine high-weightage areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do time-tested practice tests to put the test under the pressure of an actual exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work in teams to exchange knowledge and explain ideas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relied on sources such as Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete professional training courses to get coaching support.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><b>OPRA Exam Scoring &amp; Timeline<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exam uses the <\/span><b>Rasch scoring model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which evaluates right and wrong answers and consistency across topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Results are released about <\/span><b>two weeks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after the exam session.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2025 the results are anticipated in April, August, and December after every sitting.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The OPRA exam is a move in the right direction towards harmonising overseas pharmacist training with Australia&#8217;s. Candidates can succeed when plans are laid, cost is organised, and pathways are clearly laid out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get ready before OPRA 2025: To maximise your chances of success, you must prepare in advance, focus on mastering the syllabus and the OPRA Exam Pattern, and use power sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\"><a style=\"background-color: #ffcc00; color: #000; padding: 15px 25px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/contact\/\"> Contact Us for Guidance <\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-805259d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"805259d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2955e99 sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"2955e99\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f15d07 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7f15d07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"max-width:800px; margin:auto; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n  <h2 style=\"text-align:center; color:#D69E33; font-size:26px; margin-bottom:20px;\">\r\n    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the OPRA Exam 2025\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n  {\r\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n    \"mainEntity\": [\r\n      {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n        \"name\": \"1. 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