How to Prepare for the RACGP National Entry Assessment (Casper Test)

What is the RACGP National Entry Assessment?

It's the online situational judgement test you sit when you apply for GP training through the RACGP, including the AGPT program. The RACGP calls it the National Entry Assessment, and Acuity Insights, the company that delivers it, calls it the Casper Test. For the full format, see our RACGP National Entry Assessment guide.

For the 2027 intake, there are up to 1,694 places through the RACGP and up to 374 Rural Generalist places through ACRRM. Applicant numbers aren't published, and not every applicant gets an offer. So it's worth preparing well.

Step 1: Understand the format

The test takes about 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks. It has 11 scenarios and 22 questions in two formats:

• Video responses (4 scenarios): You record yourself answering on webcam, with 1 minute per answer.
• Typed responses (7 scenarios): You type your answers, with 3 minutes 30 seconds for both questions in each scenario.

Trained raters score your answers, and different raters score different scenarios, so no single person decides your result. You get it back as a quartile. The RACGP explains how it uses results in selection on its assessment page.

Step 2: Register and book your sitting

Acuity Insights, a third-party provider, delivers the assessment online as its Casper Test, and you book and pay through your Acuity Insights account. The assessment costs A$190, and you can sit it once per calendar year. Booking windows are short, so set a reminder as soon as the RACGP publishes dates.

Dates from the RACGP's National Entry Assessment page, checked 13 Sep 2026. The RACGP hasn't published 2027 sitting dates yet (checked 13 Sep 2026).

Step 3: Develop the right mindset

The biggest mistake candidates make is approaching the Casper test like a clinical exam. There are no correct diagnoses or treatment plans to recall. Instead, raters are looking for how you navigate complex human situations, particularly your ability to demonstrate empathy, acknowledge complexity, and prioritise the human element before jumping to practical solutions.

Read our detailed guide on what separates a Q4 answer from a Q2 answer to understand exactly what raters are looking for and how to structure your responses.

Step 4: Practise under timed conditions

Typing speed matters more than most people expect. You get 3 minutes 30 seconds for two answers, so you think and type at the same time. At 60 words a minute, you can fit about 195 words across both answers. At 80, it's about 260, which leaves room to think. Test your typing speed before you start.

Sign up free to practise timed scenarios in the real format. After you submit, our AI scores your answer across the competencies and tells you what was weak. Want to see strong answers first? Our free sample scenarios show answers at every quartile.

Step 5: Review and reflect

After each practice session, compare your response to the model answer. Focus on three things: Did you lead with empathy? Did you acknowledge the complexity of the situation? Did you address the human element before offering practical solutions? These three patterns consistently distinguish Q4 answers from lower-scoring responses.

Browse our question bank to preview the types of scenarios you will encounter, and check the FAQ for answers to common questions about the test format, scoring, and dates.

Common preparation mistakes to avoid

• Memorising template answers: raters can spot formulaic responses immediately and will score them Q1–Q2
• Neglecting the video section: video responses count equally and require different skills (eye contact, tone, pacing)
• Starting too late: meaningful skill development takes weeks, not days
• Ignoring typing speed: if you type slowly, invest time improving your WPM before the test
• Overthinking the clinical angle: this is not a clinical exam; raters do not care about your medical knowledge