Prometric Exam Test Centres for GCC Licensing: Where to Sit the DHA, MOHAP, SCFHS, QCHP & NHRA Exam in India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Nigeria, Egypt & Beyond (2026)
You do not have to fly to the Gulf to sit a GCC licensing exam. This guide lists the cities with Prometric test centres in every major candidate country, explains how to find a seat in the scheduler, when remote proctoring (ProProctor) is allowed, and how to pick a date that fits your DataFlow timeline.
One of the first questions we hear from candidates is "Do I have to travel to Dubai or Riyadh to sit the Prometric exam?" The answer is no. Prometric runs a global network of test centres, and every GCC regulator that uses Prometric — DHA, MOHAP, SCFHS, QCHP, NHRA, OMSB and Kuwait MOH — lets you book in your home country. This guide tells you where the centres are, how to find a seat, and what to do when your city shows no availability.
How Prometric test-centre booking works
- The regulator issues your eligibility ID (DHA through Sheryan, MOHAP through its portal, SCFHS through Mumaris+, QCHP through its registration system, NHRA through its portal).
- You log in at prometric.com, choose the regulator's programme, enter the eligibility ID and search by country and city.
- The scheduler shows every centre with open seats for the next 60–90 days. You pick a date, pay the exam fee by card and receive a confirmation number.
- Take the confirmation, your passport and nothing else to the centre on the day. Our exam-day guide covers the rules.
The full step-by-step is in how to register for the Prometric exam. Note that DOH Abu Dhabi does not use Prometric — its exams run on Pearson VUE, which has its own centre network (see the DOH guide).
Prometric centre cities by candidate country
Centre lists change — sites open, close and move — so treat this table as a starting point and confirm live availability in the scheduler. These are the cities that have hosted GCC licensing exams consistently over recent years.
| Country | Cities with Prometric centres | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| India | New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh | Largest network outside the GCC; Kerala centres fill fastest before MOH campaigns |
| Pakistan | Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad | Book 3–5 weeks ahead; Lahore is the busiest |
| Philippines | Metro Manila (Makati / Ortigas), Cebu, Davao | High demand from nursing recruitment cycles |
| Nigeria | Lagos, Abuja | Limited seats — book the moment eligibility arrives |
| Egypt | Cairo, Alexandria | Popular with SCFHS and Kuwait candidates |
| Bangladesh | Dhaka | Single-city network; consider Kolkata as backup |
| Nepal | Kathmandu | Small centre; Delhi is a common alternative |
| Sri Lanka | Colombo | |
| Kenya | Nairobi | See the Kenyan candidate guide |
| Jordan | Amman | |
| UAE | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain | Most flexible availability in the region |
| Saudi Arabia | Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam / Khobar, Madinah, Abha | SCFHS also runs its own computer-based centres |
| Qatar | Doha | |
| Bahrain / Oman / Kuwait | Manama; Muscat; Kuwait City | Small centres — book early |
Remote proctoring (ProProctor): is it allowed?
Prometric's ProProctor service lets some exams be taken from home with a webcam. Whether it is offered depends on the regulator and can change without notice. In practice:
- Some UAE programmes have opened remote slots for specific categories at various times; the option appears in the scheduler only when the regulator has enabled it.
- SCFHS and QCHP have generally required a physical centre.
- Remote sessions have strict room, camera and ID rules; a single violation voids the attempt with no refund.
Our advice: if a physical centre is within reach, use it. A centre attempt cannot be cancelled by a dropped internet connection.
No seats in my city — what now?
- Check daily. Cancellations release seats, usually in the morning local time.
- Widen the search radius. A four-hour train ride beats a two-month delay.
- Book a later date and move it forward if something opens — rescheduling is free outside the penalty window (see the reschedule policy).
- Avoid the campaign crunch. Saudi MOH and Kuwait MOH bulk campaigns flood Indian and Filipino centres for 4–6 weeks; book outside those windows if you can.
Choosing a date that fits your timeline
Book the exam so it lands after DataFlow is likely to clear but before your eligibility expires. DataFlow takes 4–8 weeks (guide); most eligibility letters are valid for six to twelve months. Give yourself at least four weeks of structured preparation — the 30-day study plan is built for exactly this gap — and use the authority-specific question banks to practise in the same MCQ format you will see at the centre.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sit the Prometric exam in India for a DHA or SCFHS licence?
Yes. Prometric centres in Indian cities deliver DHA, MOHAP, SCFHS, QCHP, NHRA, OMSB and Kuwait MOH licensing exams. You book with the eligibility ID the regulator gives you.
Is the exam the same at every Prometric centre?
Yes. The regulator's question bank, format, duration and pass mark are identical whether you sit in Lahore, Manila or Dubai.
Can I take the GCC Prometric exam from home?
Only when the regulator has enabled ProProctor remote delivery for your programme, which is the exception rather than the rule. If the scheduler does not show a remote option, a physical centre is required.
How far in advance should I book a Prometric seat?
Three to six weeks in large cities and as early as possible in single-centre countries such as Nigeria, Bangladesh and Nepal, where seats can vanish weeks ahead.