About the National Entry Assessment

The RACGP selection assessment is an online situational judgement test (the CASPer test) delivered by Acuity Insights. Here's everything you need to know.

What is the National Entry Assessment?

The RACGP National Entry Assessment is an online situational judgement test (SJT) delivered by Acuity Insights, known as the CASPer test. It's a required step for anyone applying to the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program or the Fellowship Support Program (FSP).

The assessment evaluates your ability to reflect on and respond to interpersonal and professional dilemmas using critical reasoning and social interpretation. It does not test clinical knowledge.

Who needs to take it?

All eligible applicants for the AGPT 2027 or FSP 2026.2 programs must complete this assessment. You'll need an Australian or New Zealand medical registration number when booking.

You can only sit the assessment once per calendar year (1 January–31 December). If your performance doesn't meet the required standard, you won't be eligible to apply for any RACGP programs for the remainder of that year.

How to prepare

Register a free account with Acuity Insights as early as possible. This gives you access to a full 11-scenario practice assessment and the ability to submit special consideration requests.

PRAXIS provides additional timed practice scenarios that mirror the real format, so you can build confidence with the timing and response structure before sitting the actual test.

Assessment Format

11 scenarios with 22 questions total, lasting approximately 65–85 minutes including optional breaks. The test is remotely proctored via webcam.

1

Section 1 — Video Responses (4 scenarios)

You watch a video scenario, then answer 2 questions presented one at a time. You have 1 minute to record each video response via webcam.

2

Section 2 — Typed Responses (7 scenarios)

You read a written scenario with 2 questions presented together. You have 3.5 minutes to type your responses. Speech-to-text and dictation software are not permitted unless pre-approved.

3

Scoring & Results

Responses are evaluated on the 9 competencies. Approximately 4–5 weeks after sitting, you receive a quartile score via Acuity Insights. Quartiles are not used to determine offers — but falling below the required standard means no further progression.

9 Competencies Assessed

The assessment evaluates your ability to reflect on and respond to interpersonal and professional dilemmas. It does not test clinical knowledge, though some scenarios may be set in clinical environments.

Collaboration

Communication

Empathy

Fairness

Ethics

Self-awareness

Resilience

Problem-solving

Motivation

Key Details

Cost

$190 AUD (non-refundable)

Duration

Approximately 65–85 minutes including optional breaks

Delivery

Online, remotely proctored via webcam (Acuity Insights)

Frequency

Once per calendar year only

Requirements

Laptop/desktop, Chrome or Firefox, webcam, microphone, reliable internet

2026 Assessment Windows

Mar

Sun 22 March 11am AEDT or Wed 25 March 7pm AEDT. Booking: 12–18 March.

May

Sun 24 May 11am, Wed 27 May 7pm, or Sat 30 May 11am AEST. Booking: 13–20 May.

Aug

Sat 22 August 11am or Wed 26 August 7pm AEST. Booking: 12–19 August.

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