What is the AMC Exam?
Australian Medical Council Exam, or the AMC Exam, is a comprehensive examination of the eligibility of the IMGs, which covers all the important topics from diagnosis and treatment, patient examination and counselling, management strategies, and legal and ethical issues.
The AMC Exam consists of 2 distinct tests:
1. AMC Computer Adaptive Test (Multiple Choice Questions) or AMC CAT MCQ
2. AMC Clinical Examination or AMC Part 2 Exam
Clearing the AMC exam requires dedication, practice, and guidance. Get counselling from experts to make a successful preparation strategy for the AMC exam.
There is an alternative to the AMC Clinical Exam, which can be taken instead if you have work experience in Sri Lanka. It is the Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) programme.
How to Apply for the AMC Exam
1. Selection of the correct registration pathway.
2. Checking the eligibility of your graduate schools, degree title, and year of graduation.
3. Creation of Mylntealth account, followed by an AMC account, and making a portfolio with the required documents.
4. Verification of the uploaded documents through the EPIC services.
5. Completion of the portfolio and payment.
Make sure that you regularly check the status of the verification process. This can take anywhere between 6 and 8 weeks.
Also Read: AMC Exam Registration Process
Cost of the AMC Exam
The AMC exam is an investment in your medical career and should be treated as such. The fees for the application, AMC tests, and additional qualifications are tabulated below, in both AUD and LKR
| Operation | Fees (AUD) | Fees (LKR)* |
| Portfolio Application Fees (Inclusive of 1 qualification) | 642 | 1,24,034 |
| Addition qualification (per qualification) | 107 | 20,672 |
| AMC CAT | 2920 | 5,64,144 |
| Verification of CAT MCQ exam result | 107 | 20,672 |
| Online Clinical Exam | 4391 | 8,43,341 |
| In-person Clinical Exam | 3991 | 7,71.061 |
| Workplace Based Assessment | 1070 | 2,06,724 |
*Subject to change as per the currency exchange rate, please check before payment.
Along with this, there are English Language Proficiency tests. These can cost between AUD 450 to AUD 590. The total AMC exam fees for Sri Lankan doctors can be put into two categories:
| Exam | Fees (AUD) | Fees (LKR)* |
| AMC Exam 1+ AMC Exam 2+ English Language | 9630 | 18,68,220 |
| AMC Exam 1+ WBA+ English Language | 5170 | 10,02,980 |
*Subject to change as per the currency exchange rate, please check before payment.
Although the WBA exam costs less, it also requires more time, usually between 6-12 months. The English exam cost will depend on which one you select. AMC accepts IELTS, OET, and PET exam scores.
Registration Cost
Once you have cleared the AMC exam, it is time to apply for registration with the Medical Council of Australia (MedBA). The application would require details about qualifications, personal history, etc. A complete application can take between 2-8 weeks to be processed.
The cost of registration is different from the AMC exam fees. This includes the cost of the application for registration and the registration fees. If you are going for the WBA assessment, you would need a provisional registration first.
Let’s break down all the costs for you.
| Application/ Registration | Fees (AUD) | Fees (LKR)* |
| Application fee for general registration | 1548 | 3,00,312 |
| Application fee for specialist registration | 1548 | 3,00,312 |
| Application fee for provisional registration | 720 | 1,39,680 |
| Application fee for general registration after converting from provisional registration | 506 | 98,164 |
*Subject to change as per the currency exchange rate, please check before payment.
Apart from the application fees, there is the actual registration fee.
| Registration | Fees (AUD) | Fees (LKR)* |
| Registration fee for general registration | 1027 | 1,99,238 |
| Registration fee for specialist registration | 1027 | 1,99,238 |
| Registration fee for provisional registration | 506 | 98,164 |
| Late renewal fee | 30 | 5820 |
| Verification of registration status | 50 | 9700 |
*Subject to change as per the currency exchange rate, please check before payment.
Note that both the application fees and the registration fees need to be paid at the same time, during the application form submission.
Also Read: How to Migrate to Australia as Sri Lankan Doctor
Mode of Payment
AMC accepts fee payment only through Visa and Mastercard credit cards. It is important to make the payment either through your card or that of a trusted individual. This is because, in the case of refunds, the amount would be transferred to the source of payment.
If you’re applying through a third-party source, make sure to be updated on any refunds. In cases of refunds, you will be informed via email at the email address provided in the application.
Starting a medical career in Australia requires investment in terms of time and money. But the ROI is excellent. The average cost for the exams and registration is around 12,300 AUD or 23,82,300 LKR. Compared to this, the average salary of a freshly graduated doctor in Australia is between 80,000 to 90,000 AUD, which translates to 1.5 to 1.7 Cr LKR.
If you are a Sri Lankan doctor looking to move to Australia, now is the time. Take this breakdown of the cost and ROI as you sign to take the first step.
Academically, with over a decade of experience helping people settle in Australia, can be your guide on this journey. From AMC exam preparation to visa application help, we have it all covered for you. Reach out to our experts and begin your journey.