OPRA Registration Dates 2027, Fees & Exam Centres

When Are the OPRA Registration Dates for 2027?

OPRA registration dates for 2027 have not been officially announced by APC yet only the 2026 schedule is confirmed at this time. Since OPRA runs three sessions a year, following the same March–July–November pattern is a reasonable expectation for 2027, but treat any specific 2027 date you see elsewhere as a projection, not a confirmed fact.

Here's what is officially confirmed for 2026, which gives you the clearest sense of the pattern:

Since today's date falls after the July session, November 2026 is your next real, upcoming opportunity. For 2027 dates specifically, keep checking the "Upcoming exam information" section on APC's own homepage, since that's the only place the confirmed schedule gets published.

How Much Does OPRA Registration Cost?

OPRA registration currently costs AU$2,245 for the exam itself, with a further AU$810 for the eligibility check and AU$300 for the Skills Assessment Outcome bringing the full pathway to around AU$3,355. APC hasn't announced any fee changes for 2027 at this stage, so these are the figures to budget around until an update is published.

A few payment points to keep in mind:

• Fees must be paid at the time of registration, or your seat is released back into the pool.
• Payment is accepted by card issued in your country of residence, Google Pay, or Apple Pay.
• If you need to resit the exam, you pay the full $2,245 fee again there's no discounted resit rate.

Where Are the OPRA Exam Centres Located?

OPRA is delivered at Pearson VUE test centres across Australia and in many countries overseas, including several cities in India and Pakistan, so most candidates don't need to travel to Australia to sit the exam. Exact centre availability is shown to you during registration, based on your chosen location.

Some confirmed international test locations:

• India: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Noida.
• Pakistan: Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.
• Australia: Multiple capital city centres, run through Pearson VUE.

Since seats at popular centres can fill up quickly once a registration window opens, it's worth registering as early as possible within your session's window, rather than waiting until the deadline approaches.

How Do You Register for the OPRA Exam Step by Step?

You register for OPRA through the APC Candidate Portal, starting with an eligibility check, followed by exam registration once your eligibility is confirmed. The whole process happens online, and late registrations are not accepted once a session's window closes.

Here's the process in simple steps:

1. Complete your eligibility check with APC, submitting your degree, transcript, and identity documents.
2. Wait for your confirmation email confirming you're eligible to sit the exam.
3. Register during your chosen session's window, selecting your preferred test centre and date.
4. Upload a recent photo as part of your registration, following the portal's format guidelines.
5. Pay your exam fee to confirm your seat unpaid registrations are released back into the pool.

Final Words

Until APC officially publishes the 2027 OPRA schedule, the safest approach is to plan around the confirmed March–July–November pattern and keep checking APC's own homepage for updates, rather than treating any projected date as final. Budget for the AU$3,355 pathway cost, register early for whichever session you target, and choose a nearby Pearson VUE centre if one is available. A structured course like Elite Expertise's OPRA preparation program can help you stay exam-ready, whichever session you end up registering for.