The Victorian Points Test (VPT) is the ranking system the Victorian Government uses to decide which skilled applicants it nominates for a Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) or a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) under its 2026-27 program. If you are weighing Victoria as your nomination state, this guide explains what the Victorian Points Test is, the seven factors it scores, and how it fits with the Commonwealth SkillSelect points test. You can also calculate your Victorian Points Test score with our free tool.
What is the Victorian Points Test?
The Victorian Points Test is Victoria’s own scoring system for state nomination. It is separate from the Commonwealth SkillSelect points test, and Victoria introduced it for the 2026-27 Victorian Skilled Visa Nomination Program. Victoria scores seven factors, combines them into a single total, and uses that total to rank Registrations of Interest.
The test draws on two sources: your Expression of Interest in SkillSelect, and your Victorian Registration of Interest. It applies to nomination of the subclass 190 and the subclass 491 only.
How the Victorian Points Test works
The VPT ranks rather than passing or failing. Victoria has described two invitation pathways that run from the same VPT total: a most competitive pathway, which looks at the highest scores across all eligible occupations, and a priority industry pathway, which looks at the highest scores within each priority industry or subgroup.
Beyond that, there is a lot Victoria has not yet published. As at 13 October 2026 the 2026-27 program had not opened for Registrations of Interest. Victoria has published the point values for each factor, but it has not published how it will rank applicants in each round, whether it will release the scores that were invited, or any cut-off. So while you can work out your own score from the published factors, no one can yet tell you the score you would need to be invited.
The seven factors and their points
The point values below are those published by the Victorian Government for the 2026-27 program, checked on 13 October 2026. The maximum possible total is 950.
- Age, up to 300 points. The highest band is 20 to 29. Points reduce with each year after that.
- English language, up to 200 points. Competent English scores 0, Proficient scores 100, and Superior scores 200.
- Years of experience in your nominated occupation, up to 100 points.
- Education, up to 100 points. A base of 25 points for other qualifications, 50 for a Bachelors or Honours degree, 75 for a Masters and 100 for a PhD.
- Occupation skill level, 50 points. Only ANZSCO Skill Level 1 occupations score here.
- Partner’s skill, 50 points. Scored only where your partner is a co-applicant, you claimed partner points in your SkillSelect Expression of Interest, and your partner works in a Victorian priority occupation.
- Annual earnings from current skilled employment in Victoria, up to 150 points. From 8 points at $80,000 to 150 points at $170,000 and over. Applicants who are not in skilled employment in Victoria score 0 on this factor.
You can enter your own details into our Victorian Points Test calculator to see your estimated score across all seven factors.
The Victorian Points Test is not the SkillSelect points test
These are two different tests, and a Victorian applicant needs to clear both. The Commonwealth SkillSelect points test still applies: you need at least 65 points in SkillSelect to be invited to apply for the visa, and Victorian nomination adds 5 points for a subclass 190 or 15 points for a subclass 491. The Victorian Points Test is the separate ranking Victoria uses to decide who, among eligible applicants, it nominates. If you want to estimate your SkillSelect score as well, use our skilled migration points calculator.
2026-27 priority industries
For the 2026-27 program Victoria has named four priority industries. Within each, it publishes a specific list of ANZSCO occupations, and those lists can change, so confirm the current list at the source before relying on it.
- Healthcare.
- Social assistance.
- Education, split into a teachers subgroup and an early childhood education subgroup. Victoria has said early childhood applicants with one or more years of relevant experience and Proficient or Superior English are prioritised for invitation.
- Construction, split into construction professionals and construction trades.
The full occupation lists are published on the Victorian Government website.
Calculate your Victorian Points Test score
Our free Victorian Points Test calculator adds up the seven factors for you and shows your estimated score out of 950. It is a useful starting point, but because Victoria has not published how it will rank applicants, it cannot tell you whether you would be invited. For that, and for a view on whether Victoria is the right nomination state for you at all, it is worth speaking with a registered migration agent.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pass mark for the Victorian Points Test?
Victoria has not published a pass mark. It has described the VPT as a ranking system and has not released any cut-off score or the scores of applicants it has invited.
What is the maximum Victorian Points Test score?
The seven factor maximums add up to 950 points: 300 for age, 200 for English, 150 for Victorian earnings, 100 each for experience and education, and 50 each for occupation skill level and partner skill.
Does the Victorian Points Test replace the SkillSelect points test?
No. You still need at least 65 points on the Commonwealth SkillSelect points test to be invited for a subclass 190 or 491 visa. The Victorian Points Test is the separate ranking Victoria uses to decide who it nominates.
When does the 2026-27 Victorian program open?
As at 13 October 2026 the 2026-27 program had not yet opened for Registrations of Interest. Victoria will publish its eligibility criteria when it opens.
Written by Andrew Heathcote, Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0850840), MigrationBuro. This article is general information, not personal migration advice. Your points, your eligibility and the right pathway depend on your full circumstances and current Victorian Government policy. If you would like advice on your situation, book a consultation.