Candidate Assessment and Applied Knowledge Test (CAAKT)


Take a deep dive into the CAAKT assessment

Candidate Assessment and Applied Knowledge Test (CAAKT)


Take a deep dive into the CAAKT assessment

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Last updated 5 September 2024

Assessment format

The Candidate Assessment and Applied Knowledge Test (CAAKT) is a computer-based test and features a mixture of knowledge test questions and situational judgement test questions. It’s based on the RACGP domains of general practice in the Curriculum and syllabus for Australian General Practice and focuses on the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to become a GP.

The CAAKT and MMI contribute equally to your AGPT selection assessment score.

The CAAKT is made up of 80 questions; 20 Situational Judgement Test questions and 60 Knowledge Test questions. All questions have the same weighting.

You should allow up to 2.5 hours to complete the CAAKT.

Assessment dates and locations

The CAAKT will be held in a test centre in a number of locations, including capital cities as well as major centres outside of capital cities. In some instances, the CAAKT may also be able to be attended overseas.

You’re only required to attend on one date. 

You’ll be sent instructions on how to book in for the CAAKT after your eligibility has been assessed.  

If you require any assistance, please contact us on becomeagp@racgp.org.au

CAAKT dates

State/Territory Location Dates

ACT

Canberra

20 September, 21 September

NSW

Sydney

20 September, 21 September

NT

Darwin

20 September

QLD

Brisbane

20 September, 21 September

Cairns

20 September

SA

Adelaide

20 September, 21 September

TAS

Hobart

20 September

VIC

Melbourne

20 September, 21 September

WA

Perth

20 September, 21 September

Preparing for the CAAKT

Some useful resources to help you prepare for the CAAKT include:

On the day

You’ll be required to bring the required ID as outlined in your confirmation email.

You’ll complete the CAAKT at a test centre on a computer supplied by the test centre.

You’re unable to take anything into the test room. This includes drinks, food, pens, pencil, paper, tissues, etc, unless you have completed a special arrangements request form and this has been approved in advance of attending the CAAKT.

Blank paper, water and tissues will be available in the test room.

Once you have completed a question, you can flag it and return to it if you have time.

At the completion of our exam/allocated CAAKT timeslot, you can leave as soon as you are finished.

All RACGP assessment materials are confidential. The test questions must remain confidential and not be disclosed after sitting the test.

Enrolment, special consideration and withdrawals

Please see the Assessments and Examinations Candidate Handbook for details about enrolment, special arrangements, withdrawals and other important information.

FAQs

You’ll be sent instructions on how to book in for the CAAKT after your eligibility has been assessed. Unfortunately, you can’t book in until you receive this information, however if you require additional assistance, please contact us on becomeagp@racgp.org.au.
 

Yes. You’re welcome to book to sit the CAAKT in any of the available locations.

You’ll need to book another date. If you have any problems, please contact us on becomeagp@racgp.org.au.
 
Yes, these will become visible once you’ve paid and received the booking links.
 
Remote sittings are not available. Candidates are required to sit the CAAKT at one of the locations provided. If you have extenuating circumstances, please contact us on becomeagp@racgp.org.au
 
If you are affected by extraordinary circumstances and are unable to attend the CAAKT on the day you are scheduled contact us urgently on the hotline number provided in your confirmation email.
 
No. You will not be able to access your CAAKT results.
 

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