What Is the Prometric Exam? The Complete GCC Guide for 2026
Everything healthcare professionals need to know about the Prometric exam for GCC licensing — DHA, MOH, SCFHS, QCHP, NHRA and OMSB formats, fees, pass scores and how to register.
If you are a doctor, nurse, dentist, pharmacist or allied health professional planning to work in the Gulf, the Prometric exam is the single most important test standing between you and your GCC medical license. This guide explains exactly what it is, who needs it, and how to pass it.
What is the Prometric exam?
Prometric is a global test-delivery company that administers computer-based licensing exams on behalf of GCC health authorities. When people say the "Prometric exam," they mean the licensing assessment of a specific authority — for example the DHA exam for Dubai, the SCFHS exam for Saudi Arabia, or the QCHP exam for Qatar — delivered at a Prometric test centre or via remote proctoring.
Which GCC authorities use Prometric?
- DHA — Dubai Health Authority (Dubai, UAE)
- DOH / HAAD — Department of Health Abu Dhabi
- MOHAP — Ministry of Health & Prevention (Northern Emirates)
- SCFHS — Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (Saudi Arabia)
- QCHP — Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners
- NHRA — National Health Regulatory Authority (Bahrain)
- OMSB — Oman Medical Specialty Board
- Kuwait MOH — Ministry of Health Kuwait
Exam format and pass scores
Most GCC Prometric exams are multiple-choice (MCQ), between 70 and 150 questions, with 2–3 hours on the clock. The typical pass mark is 60%, though it varies by authority and profession. Questions are scenario-based: you will be given a short clinical vignette and asked for the best next step, most likely diagnosis, or safest intervention.
How hard is it?
First-attempt failure rates are high for candidates who rely on general knowledge alone. The exams test local protocol-aligned clinical decisions, and time pressure is real — roughly 90 seconds per question. Structured MCQ practice is the difference between passing and paying for a re-sit.
How to register
- Create an account with your target authority (DHA Sheryan, Mumaris+ for SCFHS, etc.).
- Complete DataFlow primary source verification of your credentials.
- Receive your eligibility letter/ID.
- Book your exam slot on prometric.com and pay the fee (typically USD 90–280).
How to prepare
Successful candidates follow a simple loop: learn the blueprint, drill chapter-wise MCQs, review explanations, and re-test weak areas. Our Prometric practice exam banks mirror the real chapter structure for every major GCC authority — with instant explanations and unlimited retries.
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