Kuwait Prometric Exam Fees 2026: What the Kuwait MOH Exam, DataFlow, Attestation and Licence Cost for Nurses and Doctors — in USD, Kuwaiti Dinars, Indian Rupees and Pesos — and Who Pays
The Kuwait MOH Prometric exam costs roughly USD 200–280 per attempt — about KWD 61–86 or INR 17,500–24,500 — and in most cases the employer pays it. This guide itemises every Kuwait licensing fee for 2026, explains why attestation is the cost that surprises candidates, and sets out the pass mark and what a retake costs.
Short answer: the Kuwait MOH Prometric exam fee is roughly USD 200–280 per attempt — about KWD 61–86, INR 17,500–24,500 or PHP 11,500–16,000. Kuwait is the Gulf country where the candidate is least likely to pay it personally.
Every Kuwait licensing fee
| Item | USD | KWD | INR | Who usually pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOH evaluation file | USD 70–150 | KWD 21–46 | INR 6,160–13,000 | Usually the employer |
| DataFlow verification (PSV) | USD 220–330 | KWD 68–101 | INR 19,500–29,000 | Candidate or employer |
| Kuwait MOH Prometric exam | USD 200–280 | KWD 61–86 | INR 17,500–24,500 | Often the employer |
| Licence issuance | USD 130–260 | KWD 40–80 | INR 11,500–23,000 | Often the employer |
| Embassy attestation, per document | USD 100–300 | KWD 31–92 | INR 8,800–26,500 | Candidate |
All figures are approximate 2026 ranges, converted at fixed rates (USD 1 = INR 88, PKR 280, PHP 57). Authorities change fees without notice and your bank adds its own card charge, so confirm the amount on the official portal at the moment you pay.
Why Kuwait is different
In the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar you can open a file yourself, pass the exam and then look for work. In Kuwait a Ministry of Health hospital or a licensed private facility selects you first and then sponsors the licence. Recruitment campaigns for nurses in India and the Philippines frequently cover the exam and the licence fee as part of the offer. What candidates pay themselves is usually attestation: Kuwait asks for degree and experience certificates to be attested by the home education and foreign ministries and the Kuwaiti embassy, and that chain costs more than the exam for a candidate with several documents. The process is set out in the Kuwait MOH licence guide and on the Kuwait MOH page.
Exam format and pass mark
- Computer-based single-best-answer questions, delivered for most categories at Prometric centres
- Around 80–120 questions in two to three hours, depending on the category
- Pass mark around 60%
- The clinical content follows the same blueprint as the other Gulf authorities, so preparation with the Registered Nurse or General Practice question bank transfers directly
Beware of "exam fee" payments to agents
The exam fee is paid to Prometric or to the Ministry through the official channel, never in cash to a recruiter. If an agency asks for an exam fee several times the figures above, ask for the official receipt. Licensed recruitment for MOH campaigns is published by the embassy and by the government recruitment bodies in India and the Philippines.
What a realistic budget looks like
- Employer-sponsored nurse: attestation, medical and police clearance — roughly USD 300–700.
- Self-funded candidate for a private facility: USD 700–1,300 including DataFlow, exam and attestation.
Compare with the other authorities in the 2026 fee guide or total it in the fee calculator. Salaries are in the salary calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Kuwait Prometric exam fee?
Roughly USD 200–280 per attempt, about KWD 61–86. In employer-sponsored recruitment the facility often pays it.
How much is the Kuwait Prometric exam fee in Indian rupees?
About INR 17,500–24,500 at a rate of 88 rupees to the dollar.
What is the pass mark for the Kuwait Prometric exam?
Around 60% for most categories.
Can I sit the Kuwait MOH exam without a job offer?
Generally no. The licence is tied to employer sponsorship, so the facility opens the file after selecting you.
Is attestation required for Kuwait?
Yes. Degree and experience certificates normally need attestation up to the Kuwaiti embassy, in addition to DataFlow verification.
Practice banks for this exam
Chapter-wise MCQs with written reasoning on every question, and timed mocks at the real pass mark.