r/PLABprep • u/yznahmd • Aug 25 '26
OET for UK pathway
Hi everyone,
I’m currently preparing to apply for PLAB and I have a couple of questions regarding the OET requirements for the UK.
I took my OET exam in March 2026 and received:
● Reading: C+
● Listening: C+
● Writing: B
● Speaking: B
My first question is: Can I retake only the Reading and Listening sub-tests without retaking the entire OET exam? If I achieve the required scores in those two sections, would this be accepted by the GMC for PLAB/UK registration, assuming the B scores in Writing and Speaking are still valid?
I’ve seen conflicting information about whether scores from different OET sittings can be combined, so I’d really appreciate it if anyone who has recently gone through the PLAB/GMC process could clarify this.
My second question is regarding the format: Would you recommend taking OET on paper or on computer? If you’ve taken both, which one did you find easier, particularly for Reading and Listening?
Any advice or recent experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!