AGPT 2027 Application Dates & Casper Test 2026 Schedule

AGPT 2027 intake: what has changed?

The 2027 AGPT intake follows the streamlined selection model introduced in 2025, where the RACGP National Entry Assessment (a situational judgement test delivered by Acuity Insights under the Casper brand) replaced the previous multi-component process of interviews, portfolio review, and referee reports. If you are applying for GP training for the first time, the good news is that the pathway is straightforward: submit your application, prove your eligibility, sit the assessment, and receive an offer based on your score and training region preferences.

For the 2027 intake, applications are managed through the RACGP website. The main application window opens 10:00am AEDT Tuesday 3 March 2026 and closes 11:30pm AEST Tuesday 14 April 2026. A second application intake (limited places) opens 10:00am AEST Tuesday 7 July 2026 and closes 11:30pm AEST Tuesday 28 July 2026. Late applications are not accepted under any circumstances.

Eligibility requirements

Before you invest time in preparation, confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria. The requirements are the same for both RACGP and ACRRM pathways:

• General registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA), or eligibility for general registration by the time training commences
• PGY2 or above: you must have completed at least one postgraduate year (internship) before the training start date
• AMC pathway: international medical graduates who hold AMC certification (or are on the competent authority pathway) are eligible, subject to the same registration requirements
• Working rights: you must have the right to work in Australia for the duration of training
• No prior fellowship: candidates who already hold FRACGP or FACRRM are generally ineligible for AGPT (exceptions may apply for the other college's pathway)

If you are unsure about your eligibility, contact the RACGP training team or your preferred Regional Training Organisation (RTO) directly. They can advise on edge cases such as part-time internship completion or overseas-trained doctor pathways.

National Entry Assessment 2026 dates (Casper test schedule)

The RACGP National Entry Assessment — delivered by Acuity Insights under the Casper brand — runs three testing windows in 2026. You may sit only one attempt per calendar year, so choose your date carefully. For 2027 entry, main-intake applicants sit in May 2026 and second-intake applicants sit in August 2026. The March 2026 window is part of the 2026 program intake, not 2027.

Booking windows are short, typically opening about a week before the first test date in each window. Set calendar reminders so you do not miss your preferred sitting. For 2027 entry, main-intake applicants must book a May 2026 slot (booking window 13–20 May); second-intake applicants book an August 2026 slot. Slots fill quickly across the May window in particular.

Casper test cost (AUD $190)

The National Entry Assessment costs AUD $190 per sitting and is non-refundable, payable to Acuity Insights when you book your test window. The fee covers one attempt; if you need to resit, you pay again the following calendar year. There are currently no fee waivers or sliding-scale options for Australian candidates.

RACGP vs ACRRM: understanding your options

Both the RACGP and ACRRM use the same National Entry Assessment for selection, but they offer different training pathways with different numbers of places. Understanding the landscape helps you make informed preference decisions:

• RACGP AGPT: approximately 1,350 places nationally across metropolitan and regional training posts. Leads to FRACGP fellowship. Training duration is typically 3–4 years
• ACRRM AGPT: approximately 150 places focused on rural and remote training posts. Leads to FACRRM fellowship. Training duration is typically 4 years
• ACRRM RGTS: approximately 100 additional rural generalist training places through the Rural Generalist Training Scheme, also using the National Entry Assessment score

You can apply for both RACGP and ACRRM simultaneously. Your single National Entry Assessment score is used for both pathways. For a detailed comparison of the two colleges, read our guide on RACGP vs ACRRM training pathways.

Step-by-step application timeline

Here is a practical timeline for the 2027 AGPT intake. If you are reading this in early 2026, you are in an ideal position to prepare methodically:

1. 3 March – 14 April 2026 (main intake): Submit your RACGP AGPT application online. Upload required documents (proof of registration, identity, working rights). Apply for ACRRM separately if you want to be considered for both pathways
2. April – early May 2026: Receive eligibility confirmation. Register with Acuity Insights for National Entry Assessment access (ID verification takes 1–2 business days, so do not leave this to the last minute)
3. 13–20 May 2026: Book your assessment slot through Acuity and submit your training region and post preferences through the RACGP portal during the same window
4. 24, 27 or 30 May 2026: Sit the National Entry Assessment. Complete the free practice assessment available through your Acuity account beforehand
5. By 5pm AEST 24 June 2026: Receive your outcome — assessment result combined with your offer, waitlist or unsuccessful notification
6. By 11:30pm AEST 1 July 2026: Accept your offer through the RACGP portal
7. 7–28 July 2026 (second intake, optional): If you missed the main intake or were unsuccessful, submit a new application. Sit the assessment on 22 or 26 August 2026; outcomes by 5pm AEST 21 September 2026
8. 1 February 2027 (Semester 1) or 2 August 2027 (Semester 2): Training begins. Onboard with your RTO

How to prepare for the National Entry Assessment

The National Entry Assessment evaluates 9 personal and professional competencies, not clinical knowledge. The most effective preparation combines understanding the competency framework with extensive timed practice. Here is our recommended approach:

1. Understand the format: 11 scenarios, 22 questions (4 video, 7 typed). Typed responses give you 3 minutes 30 seconds for two questions combined
2. Learn the 9 competencies: Collaboration, Communication, Empathy, Fairness, Ethics, Self-awareness, Resilience, Problem-solving, and Motivation. Read our detailed competency guide
3. Check your typing speed: candidates typing under 55 WPM are at a significant disadvantage. Use our typing speed test and improve if needed
4. Practise with realistic scenarios: complete practice questions under timed conditions with AI-powered feedback across all 9 competencies
5. Review and reflect: spend equal time reviewing model Q4 answers and understanding what separates top-scoring responses from average ones
6. Complete the free Acuity practice assessment: this is available through your Acuity account and gives you a feel for the testing platform itself

For a comprehensive preparation strategy, read our full guide on how to prepare for the AGPT selection assessment. If you want to understand the scoring system in depth, our article on what separates Q4 from Q2 answers breaks down exactly what raters look for.

What if you miss out?

With approximately 2,400 candidates competing for around 1,600 combined places across RACGP AGPT, ACRRM AGPT and ACRRM RGTS, roughly a third of applicants do not receive an offer in any given cycle. If this happens, you are not alone, and there are clear, productive steps you can take. Waitlist offers do come through, particularly in less competitive regions, and most candidates who reapply with targeted preparation improve their score significantly. You can also apply through the 2027 second intake (7–28 July 2026, sittings in August) if you were not offered a place in the main intake.

Read our guide on what to do if you did not get into GP training for a practical and supportive action plan.