Estimate your score on the Victorian Points Test (VPT), the system Victoria uses to rank applicants for nomination on the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visas. The score is out of 950 and updates as you answer.
Out of 950
No fixed pass mark
Visas 190 and 491
2026–27 program
Scoring table last checked against the official source on .
How the Victorian Points Test works
Victoria receives far more Registrations of Interest than it has nomination places, so it ranks every ROI by its VPT total and invites the highest scores in each invitation round. There is no fixed pass mark, so the score that gets an invitation depends on who else is in the pool at the time. The test favours younger, highly qualified applicants with strong English.
The VPT is separate from the Australian Government's SkillSelect points test, where you need at least 65 points to be eligible for a skilled visa. A strong VPT score helps you rank for Victorian nomination, but you must meet both sets of requirements. Our guides to the Subclass 190, Subclass 491 and Subclass 189 visas explain how state nomination fits into the wider process, and our articles on the differences between the 189 and 190 and maximising your skilled migration points cover the SkillSelect side.
Victorian Points Test points table (2026–27)
These are the points awarded for each factor, taken from the official Victorian Points Test. The calculator above uses exactly these values. Scores are calculated from your SkillSelect Expression of Interest and your Victorian ROI.
Age (max 300)
Victorian Points Test points by age, 18 to 44
Option
Points
Age 18
265
Age 19
282
Age 20 – 29
300
Age 30
286
Age 31
270
Age 32
256
Age 33
240
Age 34
226
Age 35
210
Age 36
196
Age 37
180
Age 38
166
Age 39
150
Age 40
136
Age 41
106
Age 42
76
Age 43
46
Age 44
16
English language (max 200)
Victorian Points Test points by English language level
Option
Points
Competent (IELTS 6 / PTE 50)
0
Proficient (IELTS 7 / PTE 65)
100
Superior (IELTS 8 / PTE 79)
200
Years of experience in nominated occupation (max 100)
Victorian Points Test points by years of experience
Option
Points
0 years
0
1 year
20
2 – 3 years
40
4 – 5 years
60
6 – 7 years
80
More than 8 years
100
Education (max 100)
Victorian Points Test points by highest qualification
Option
Points
Other
25
Bachelor or Honours degree
50
Masters degree
75
PhD
100
Occupation skill level (max 50)
Victorian Points Test points by occupation skill level
Option
Points
Skill Level 1 occupation
50
Skill Level 2 occupation
0
Skill Level 3 occupation
0
Partner's skills (max 50)
Victorian Points Test partner skills points
Option
Points
Partner claimed (10 SkillSelect points), included in your nominated visa application, and in a current priority industry occupation
50
Single, Australian partner, or requirements above not met
0
Annual earnings from current skilled employment in Victoria (max 150)
Victorian Points Test points by annual earnings in AUD
Option
Points
Not in skilled work in Victoria, or earning under $80,000
0
$80,000 – $84,999
8
$85,000 – $89,999
16
$90,000 – $94,999
24
$95,000 – $99,999
32
$100,000 – $104,999
39
$105,000 – $109,999
47
$110,000 – $114,999
55
$115,000 – $119,999
63
$120,000 – $124,999
71
$125,000 – $129,999
79
$130,000 – $134,999
87
$135,000 – $139,999
95
$140,000 – $144,999
103
$145,000 – $149,999
111
$150,000 – $154,999
118
$155,000 – $159,999
126
$160,000 – $164,999
134
$165,000 – $169,999
142
$170,000 and over
150
How Victorian invitations work
Anyone in an eligible occupation can submit an ROI, and every ROI is ranked by its VPT total. Invitations are issued in regular rounds, through two routes:
Most competitive: in each round, the ROIs with the highest VPT totals across all eligible occupations in the pool are invited.
Priority industry: certain occupations in Victorian industries are prioritised to address critical skills needs. In each round, the ROIs with the highest VPT totals within each priority industry are invited.
Invitations depend on how competitive the pool is at the time, and the Victorian Government cannot prioritise invitations based on personal circumstances such as age or the expiry of a current visa. See the official Victorian Points Test page for the current priority industries and occupations.
From score to nomination: the process
Check your eligibility. You need to meet the Australian Government's visa requirements, including at least 65 points on the SkillSelect points test, and the Victorian nomination requirements.
Submit your SkillSelect Expression of Interest. Your EOI and your Victorian ROI together supply the information used to calculate your VPT total.
Submit your Victorian ROI. It is ranked against every other ROI in the pool.
Wait for an invitation round. The highest VPT totals are invited, either overall or within a priority industry.
If invited, apply for nomination, then lodge your visa application for the 190 or 491.
Every step has rules and evidence requirements that are easy to get wrong. A MARA registered migration agent can check your eligibility, the accuracy of your score and your timing before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Victorian Points Test (VPT)?+
The Victorian Points Test is how the Victorian Government ranks Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). It combines seven weighted factors: age, English language, years of experience in the nominated occupation, educational qualification, occupation skill level, partner skills, and annual earnings from skilled employment in Victoria.
What is the maximum Victorian Points Test score?+
The maximum is 950 points: age 300, English language 200, experience 100, education 100, occupation skill level 50, partner skills 50 and Victorian skilled earnings 150.
Is there a pass mark for the Victorian Points Test?+
No. Unlike the Australian Government’s SkillSelect points test, the VPT has no fixed pass mark. In each invitation round, the ROIs with the highest VPT totals are invited, so your chances depend on how competitive the pool is at the time. An invitation is never guaranteed.
What is a good Victorian Points Test score?+
There is no single answer. Because invitations go to the highest scores in each round, what counts as a competitive score changes with the pool, and the Victorian Government does not publish how your points compare to other applicants or your likelihood of being invited. A migration agent can talk through where your profile sits and what is realistic.
Is the VPT the same as my SkillSelect points?+
No. The Australian Government requires at least 65 points on its own points test to be eligible for a skilled visa. The VPT is a separate score used only to rank ROIs for Victorian nomination. You need to meet both the Australian Government’s visa requirements and the Victorian Government’s nomination requirements.
What is a Registration of Interest (ROI)?+
A Registration of Interest is what you submit to the Victorian Government to be considered for Victorian nomination. Every ROI is ranked by its VPT total, which is calculated from information in your SkillSelect Expression of Interest and your Victorian ROI.
How are Victorian invitations decided?+
Every ROI is ranked by its VPT total. ROIs can be invited through the most competitive route, where the highest totals across all eligible occupations are invited, or through a priority industry route, where the highest totals within each priority industry are invited.
Can I improve my Victorian Points Test score?+
Some factors can change and some cannot. Age cannot be improved. Experience grows with time in your nominated occupation, and English level, education and Victorian skilled earnings may be improvable depending on your situation. The partner points need three conditions to all be met. Not every improvement is practical for every person, so it is worth getting advice before you plan around one.
How accurate is this calculator?+
It uses the points table published on the official Live in Melbourne website for the 2026–27 program, last checked 21 October 2026. It is an estimate only: the Victorian Government can change the table, and your eligibility depends on your full circumstances. Book a consultation with our MARA registered migration agent for advice on your situation.
Source: the official Victorian Points Test on the Live in Melbourne website (2026–27 program, last checked ). Baaz Migration is not affiliated with the Victorian Government. This calculator and page are general information and an estimate only, not migration advice. Visa criteria and nomination rules are set by the Australian and Victorian Governments and change. Book a consultation with our MARA registered migration agent (MARN 2619203) for advice on your circumstances.
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