DOH Abu Dhabi Exam Practice Questions Online 2026: Preparing for the Pearson VUE Paper with Chaptered Question Banks and Timed Mocks, by Profession
How to prepare online for the Department of Health Abu Dhabi licensing exam in 2026: why DOH uses Pearson VUE instead of Prometric and what that changes, the blueprint by profession, which chaptered question bank and timed mocks to use for nurses, doctors, pharmacists, dentists and allied health, and the cost in AED, INR, PKR and PHP.
Candidates searching for "DOH exam questions" often get confused by one fact: the Department of Health Abu Dhabi delivers its licensing exam through Pearson VUE, not Prometric. The test centre, the booking site and the on-screen interface are different. The content is not. This guide explains what changes, what does not, and how to prepare online for it.
Pearson VUE vs Prometric: what actually differs
| Item | DOH (Pearson VUE) | DHA, MOHAP, SCFHS, QCHP (Prometric) |
|---|---|---|
| Booking | Pearson VUE site, after DOH eligibility | Prometric site, after authority eligibility |
| Test centres | Pearson VUE centres in the UAE and abroad | Prometric centres |
| Format | Computer-based single-best-answer MCQs | Same |
| Length | Usually 100 to 150 questions, 2.5 to 3 hours | Same range |
| Pass mark | About 60%, title-dependent | About 60% |
| Blueprint | The UAE professional blueprint for your title | Same blueprint |
In other words, the question style, the domains and the difficulty are the same. A bank written to the UAE blueprint for your profession prepares you for DOH exactly as it does for DHA. Do not book a Prometric seat for a DOH exam; it will not count.
Which bank for which DOH exam
- Nurses: Registered Nurse bank, about 2,750 questions in 28 chapters. Licence route: DOH licence for nurses.
- Doctors: General Practice bank for GPs, about 5,600 questions; specialty banks on the exams page. Route: DOH licence for doctors.
- Pharmacists: Pharmacist bank, about 3,000 questions. Route: DOH licence for pharmacists.
- Dentists: General Dentist bank, about 5,500 questions with image-based items. Route: DOH licence for dentists.
- Allied health: Physiotherapist, Lab Technologist, Radiographer, Anaesthesia Technician.
Every bank carries an explanation on each question, three full-length timed mocks, unlimited retries for three months and a free chapter 1 preview of 15 questions. The DOH-specific pages for each profession are at DOH exam for nurses, doctors, pharmacists and dentists.
Pearson VUE exam-day differences worth knowing
- Two forms of ID are commonly required; check your appointment confirmation.
- The interface has a review screen and flagging, like Prometric, but the buttons sit in different places. Pearson VUE offers a free tutorial before the timer starts; take it.
- Rescheduling rules and fees are Pearson VUE's, not Prometric's. The general advice in exam day rules still applies.
- Results are shown on screen for most DOH exams; DOH updates your file afterwards.
A six-week plan
- Weeks 1 to 2: the two heaviest domains of your blueprint, 50 questions a day, error log by domain.
- Week 3: remaining domains, then mock 1.
- Week 4: weakest three domains from mock 1, then mock 2.
- Week 5: second pass on every wrong answer, high-yield lists for nurses or doctors.
- Week 6: mock 3 four days out, then rest.
What it costs
| Bank, 3 months with 3 mocks | USD | AED | INR | PKR | PHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing and allied health banks | USD 33.99 | about AED 125 | about INR 3,000 | about PKR 9,500 | about PHP 1,950 |
| Physician and dentist banks | USD 64.99 | about AED 239 | about INR 5,700 | about PKR 18,200 | about PHP 3,700 |
Prices are in US dollars and shown before checkout; home-currency figures use fixed rates (USD 1 = INR 88, PKR 280, PHP 57, EGP 49) and your card issuer sets the final conversion. Access runs for three months from activation.
The DOH exam fee itself is about USD 220 to 280 per attempt (DOH fees).
Next steps
Check your title with the eligibility check, start the free preview, and join the UAE talent pool so Abu Dhabi employers can request your profile while your DOH file is in progress. Exam windows are on the DOH exam dates page.
Frequently asked questions
Is the DOH exam Prometric or Pearson VUE?
Pearson VUE. DHA, MOHAP and the other Gulf authorities use Prometric.
Can I use a Prometric question bank for the DOH exam?
Yes. The content follows the same UAE professional blueprint; only the delivery company differs.
How many questions are in the DOH exam?
Usually 100 to 150, in 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on your title. Your eligibility notice states the exact format.
What is the DOH exam pass mark?
About 60%, depending on the title.
Are there free DOH practice questions?
Chapter 1 of every bank is free with explanations, and the sample question articles cover each profession.
Practice banks for this exam
Chapter-wise MCQs with written reasoning on every question, and timed mocks at the real pass mark.