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Australia PR Points Calculator (189, 190, 491)

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Calculate Australian Permanent Residency points under the official Department of Home Affairs Schedule 6D points test for Subclass 189, 190, and 491 visas.

Calculate your Australian Permanent Residency (PR) migration points under the official Department of Home Affairs Points Test for Subclass 189, 190, and 491 visas.

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Age (उमेर)

English Language Skills (अंग्रेजी दक्षता)Must achieve minimum in all 4 communicative components (L, R, W, S).

Educational Qualifications (शैक्षिक योग्यता)

Partner Skills & Marital Status

Overseas Skilled Experience (outside Australia in last 10 yrs)

Australian Skilled Experience (in Australia in last 10 yrs)Combined Overseas + Australian work experience is capped at 20 points max.

Australian Study & Community Points:

Australian Study Requirement (+5 points): Completed CRICOS 2-year full-time study in Australia.Regional Study (+5 points): Lived and completed study in designated regional Australia.NAATI CCL (+5 points): Credentialed Community Language passed in Nepali.Professional Year (+5 points): Completed 12-month PY program in IT, Accounting, or Engineering.Specialist STEM Qualification (+10 points): Master by research or PhD in STEM for 2 years in Australia.

Your PR Points Across Visa Subclasses

Subclass 18985Skilled IndependentNo state sponsor needed

Subclass 19090State Nominated (+5 pts)Nominated by state/territory

Subclass 491100Regional Nominated (+15 pts)5-year provisional regional PR

Highly Competitive (85+)Your profile exceeds standard invitation cutoffs for most skilled occupations.

Itemized Points Breakdown:

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About Australia PR Points Calculator (Subclass 189, 190, 491)

The Australian General Skilled Migration (GSM) program uses a merit-based points test to evaluate candidates applying for Permanent Residency. Under Schedule 6D of the Migration Regulations 1994, points are awarded based on age, English language ability, skilled employment, educational qualifications, Australian study, and regional nomination. To submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect, an applicant must score at least 65 points.

Key Visa Subclasses Covered

Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent): A permanent residency visa that allows you to live and work anywhere in Australia without state or employer sponsorship (Base points).
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated): A permanent visa requiring nomination from an Australian state or territory government, which adds +5 bonus points to your score.
Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional): A 5-year provisional visa requiring state nomination or eligible family sponsorship in regional Australia, adding +15 bonus points. It provides a direct pathway to permanent residence via the Subclass 191 visa after 3 years.

Strategic Points for Nepali Students in Australia

Most Nepali international graduates in Australia build their points profile using this common combination:

Age 25–32: 30 points (maximum age bracket).
Superior English (PTE 79+ or IELTS 8.0 each): 20 points (an extra 10 points higher than Proficient English).
Australian Bachelor or Master Degree: 15 points.
Australian Study Requirement (2 years): +5 points.
NAATI CCL (Nepali): +5 points.
Single Applicant / Skilled Partner: 10 points.
Regional Study / Professional Year: +5 points each.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum points requirement for Australian PR?

The statutory minimum to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) on SkillSelect is 65 points. However, in competitive occupations like Software Engineering, Accounting, and Civil Engineering, the actual invitation cutoff is often 85 to 95+ points.

How many points does NAATI CCL give for Nepali speakers?

Passing the Credentialed Community Language (CCL) test in Nepali through NAATI awards exactly 5 migration points. It is one of the most reliable ways Nepali students boost their score.

What is the difference between Proficient and Superior English points?

Proficient English (PTE Academic 65+ or IELTS 7.0 each) gives 10 points. Superior English (PTE Academic 79+ or IELTS 8.0 each) gives 20 points. Moving from 65 to 79 grants a direct 10-point advantage.

How do regional study points work in Australia?

If you complete a CRICOS course of at least two academic years while living and studying at a designated regional campus (such as Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Gold Coast, Wollongong, or Canberra), you earn +5 bonus points.

Does having a spouse reduce my points?

If your partner is not an Australian citizen/PR and does not have competent English or a positive skills assessment, you receive 0 partner points (whereas single applicants get 10 points). If your partner achieves Competent English (PTE 50+), you receive 5 points; with both English and a skills assessment, you get the full 10 points.