NHRA Exam for Midwives
Everything midwives need to pass the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) licensing exam in Bahrain — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The NHRA pathway for midwives
Midwifery is licensed as its own cadre across the Gulf, with a Prometric exam focused on antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and newborn care. Maternity volumes in GCC hospitals are high, and licensed midwives remain in consistent demand.
Candidates with combined nursing + midwifery qualifications should apply under the title that matches their target job — the exam blueprint differs between the two cadres.
Single national regulator for private and public healthcare in Bahrain — one portal, one exam route. Read the full NHRA licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the NHRA exam tests for midwives
Eligibility for midwives (NHRA)
- BSc Midwifery, Nurse-Midwife qualification or recognised midwifery diploma
- Current home-council registration as a midwife
- Typically 2 years post-registration experience in maternity settings
- Good Standing Certificate
Requirements vary by title tier — run the free eligibility check to see exactly where you stand before spending on Dataflow.
NHRA licensing process, step by step
- 1
NHRA e-services registration
Create your professional file on the NHRA e-services portal (usually via employer).
- 2
Dataflow verification
Full Dataflow report submitted to NHRA for approval.
- 3
Prometric assessment
Sit the NHRA Prometric assessment; instant on-screen result.
- 4
Licence issuance
NHRA practice licence issued once employer finalises the sponsorship.
NHRA Exam FAQs for Midwives
What is the passing score for the NHRA exam for midwives?›
The NHRA (National Health Regulatory Authority) exam pass mark is 60%. The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the NHRA midwife exam cost?›
The NHRA exam fee is $180 – $260. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full NHRA licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the NHRA exam for midwives?›
100 – 150 MCQs, completed in 2 – 3 hours. The paper for midwives focuses on antenatal assessment and high-risk pregnancy identification and related clinical areas.
Can I take the NHRA midwife exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once NHRA issues your eligibility, you can book any authorised Prometric centre worldwide — most candidates sit the exam in their home country before travelling.
How long does NHRA licensing take for midwives?›
On average 8-14 weeks end-to-end, including Dataflow verification (the longest single step), eligibility review, the exam itself and licence issuance.
What should midwives study for the NHRA exam?›
High-yield areas include: antenatal assessment and high-risk pregnancy identification; normal labour, partograph use and delivery management; obstetric emergencies — pph, eclampsia, shoulder dystocia; newborn resuscitation and essential newborn care. Chapter-wise MCQ practice with explanations is the fastest way to find and close your weak areas.
Ready to pass the NHRA exam?
Practice with chapter-wise NHRA-style MCQs for midwives — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.