²ÊÉñVl

²ÊÉñVl Essentials

The ²ÊÉñVl is an admissions test, used byÌýtheÌý²ÊÉñVl Consortium of universitiesÌýin Australia and New Zealand to help select applicants to their medical, dental and clinical science degree programmes.

The test is used alongside other selection criteria such as your academic qualifications and interviews.

The ²ÊÉñVl is a multiple choice, computer-based test, delivered in test centres in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide.

This 2025 step-by-step is designed to guide you through all theÌýessential steps in completing your ²ÊÉñVl journey.

Check your eligibility

• Check yourÌýeligibilityÌýto sit the ²ÊÉñVl and confirm whichÌýuniversitiesÌýand coursesÌýrequire the ²ÊÉñVl.
• Note the keyÌý2025 test cycle dates and deadlines.
• Ensure that you have the correctÌýphoto IDÌýrequired to sit your test.
• Familiarise yourself with theÌýFitness to Test PolicyÌýbefore booking or sitting a test.

Register and book

• Create aÌýPearson VUEÌýaccount.
• If applicable, submit an application forÌýAccess ArrangementsÌý(applications close 16 May; late applicationsÌýcloseÌý30 May). Access arrangements require approval beforeÌýthe test can be booked.
• If eligible, apply for the reducedÌýConcession feeÌý(applicationsÌýcloseÌý9 May). Do this before booking so that you can use your concession voucher code to pay for your test.
• Book your testÌýfromÌý4ÌýMarch 2025. Book as early as possible and avoid booking a late test date. Booking closes at 11.59pm (AEST) on 16 May 2025. Late booking deadlines are given here.Ìý

Prepare for your test

• Use theÌýPreparation Plan to create a personalised study plan.
• Familiarise yourself with test functionality by looking at theÌýTour Tutorial.
• TheÌýQuestion TutorialsÌýare really useful before you move onto theÌýQuestion Banks, and finally progress to the timedÌýPractice Tests.Ìý
• Practise using theÌýonscreen calculatorÌýand get used to theÌýtimings of each section.
• Find out howÌý²ÊÉñVl is scored.

Check what to expect on Test Day

• Find out what to expectÌýon yourÌýTest Day.
• Read theÌýTest RulesÌýand statement onÌýCandidate Misconduct.
• Familiarise yourself with what to do if you experience aÌýproblem during your test.

Sit your test

• Check the location of your test centre and allow plenty of time for arrival.
• Take the correctÌýphoto IDÌýwith you to the test centre.
• Report any problems during your test to the test centre staff immediately. Consult theÌýTest IncidentÌýpage for next steps.

Receive your results

• ²ÊÉñVl resultsÌýare issued on the day of your test.
• We publish preliminaryÌýtest statistics in late AugustÌýandÌýsummaryÌýstatistics in SeptemberÌýso you can see how your result relates to overall candidate performance. Mean scores from previous test cycles are available on theÌýTest StatisticsÌýpage.

Apply to university

• Make an informed decision about where to apply by checking the information on university websites to seeÌýhow they use ²ÊÉñVlÌýin their selection process.
• Refer to the university websites for information about their application processÌýand applicationÌýdeadline.Ìý
• ²ÊÉñVl willÌýdeliver your resultsÌýdirectly to all of the ²ÊÉñVl Consortium universities in early September.Ìý