Qatar Prometric Exam Fees 2026: What the QCHP / DHP Exam, DataFlow, Evaluation and Licence Cost for Nurses, Doctors and Pharmacists — in USD, Qatari Riyals, Indian Rupees, Pakistani Rupees and Pesos
The Qatar Prometric exam costs roughly USD 220–280 per attempt — about QAR 800–1,020 or INR 19,500–24,500. This guide itemises every Qatar licensing fee for 2026: DataFlow, the DHP evaluation file, the exam and licence issuance, which of them the employer normally pays, and what a retake or reschedule adds.
Short answer: the Qatar Prometric exam fee is roughly USD 220–280 per attempt — about QAR 800–1,020, INR 19,500–24,500, PKR 61,500–78,500 or PHP 12,500–16,000. It is paid by card on the Prometric website when you book the seat. The exam is only one of four costs.
Every Qatar licensing fee
| Item | USD | QAR | INR | Who usually pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DataFlow verification (PSV) | USD 220–330 | QAR 800–1,200 | INR 19,500–29,000 | Candidate; some employers pay |
| DHP evaluation file | USD 80–160 | QAR 290–580 | INR 7,040–14,000 | Usually the employer |
| Prometric qualifying exam | USD 220–280 | QAR 800–1,020 | INR 19,500–24,500 | Candidate |
| Registration and licence issuance | USD 150–270 | QAR 550–980 | INR 13,000–24,000 | Often the employer |
If the employer covers the evaluation and licence, a candidate typically pays USD 440–610 out of pocket; paying everything yourself brings it to USD 670–1,040.
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.
QCHP or DHP — who am I paying?
Qatar's regulator was the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) and is now the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) within the Ministry of Public Health. Candidates, recruiters and Prometric's own programme list still say QCHP, so you will see both names on the same application. The process and the fees are the same. The full pathway is in the QCHP licence guide and on the QCHP authority page.
Does the fee differ by profession?
- Nurses, pharmacists, dentists, allied health and general practitioners sit at the lower end of the exam range.
- Specialist physicians sit at the upper end.
- DataFlow does not depend on profession but on the number of documents: a doctor verifying a primary degree, a postgraduate degree, registration and two employers pays more than a nurse verifying a degree, registration and one employer.
Nursing candidates should also read the Qatar Prometric exam for nurses guide.
Costs candidates forget
- Retake: the full exam fee again for each attempt (retake rules).
- Rescheduling inside the notice window carries a change fee; a no-show forfeits the fee (reschedule guide).
- Good standing certificate from your home council (guide).
- Card surcharge of 2–4% on international payments.
How to pay less
- Get the job offer first. Qatari employers — Hamad Medical Corporation, the Primary Health Care Corporation, Sidra and the private groups — normally pay the evaluation and licence fees.
- If you already have a DataFlow report for another Gulf authority, transfer it instead of verifying again (DataFlow guide).
- Pass first time. Practise in the exam format with the question banks.
The fee calculator gives the total for your profession in your own currency, and the 2026 fee guide compares Qatar with the other Gulf authorities.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Qatar Prometric exam fee in 2026?
Roughly USD 220–280 per attempt, which is about QAR 800–1,020. It is paid by card on the Prometric website when you book.
How much is the Qatar Prometric exam fee in Indian rupees?
About INR 19,500–24,500 at a rate of 88 rupees to the dollar, plus your bank's international card charge.
How much does DataFlow cost for Qatar?
Roughly USD 220–330 for a standard file, more if you add extra degrees or employers.
Does the employer pay the QCHP exam fee?
Usually not. Employers in Qatar normally pay the evaluation file and licence issuance, and some pay DataFlow; the candidate normally pays the exam.
Is the exam fee refunded if I fail?
No. Each attempt is charged in full.
Practice banks for this exam
Chapter-wise MCQs with written reasoning on every question, and timed mocks at the real pass mark.