Prometric DHA Exam 2026 — Complete Guide

The Prometric DHA exam is the single biggest hurdle between most doctors and a Dubai medical license. This 2026 guide covers fees, format, pass rates, retake rules and the prep strategy our candidates use to pass on the first attempt.

1. Prometric DHA Exam Fee (2026)

AED 525 per attempt, paid directly to Prometric when you book. Retakes cost the same and there is no DHA discount.

2. Exam Format

• 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
• 180 minutes total — 72 seconds per question
• Delivered at Prometric centres in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and worldwide
• Pass mark is set by DHA per specialty (typically 60-65%, scaled)

3. Prometric DHA Pass Rate

First-attempt pass rate hovers around 55-65% depending on specialty. Specialists and consultants tend to pass on first attempt more often than GPs because their reference material is tighter to their daily practice.

4. Retake Rules

• DHA: 3-month waiting period after a fail, unlimited attempts
• MOHAP: 3-month waiting period, max 3 attempts before reassessment
• DOH (Abu Dhabi): 3-month wait, additional documentation after 2 fails

5. Why Most Candidates Fail

1. Outdated MCQ banks — most online banks are 2-4 years out of date and miss the current blueprint.
2. No timed mocks — exam-day pacing breaks because they never trained at 72 seconds/question.
3. Over-studying strong areas — comfort study instead of fixing weak topics.
4. Misreading clinical vignettes — 40-word stems hide the actual question in the last line.

6. The 3-Day Intensive Retake Strategy

For candidates who already failed once, our 3-Day Prometric Retake Intensive delivers an 89% pass rate by:

• Day 1: Diagnostic mock + topic-by-topic weakness map
• Day 2: Drill weak topics with 2026-aligned MCQs, 1-on-1 with specialty consultant
• Day 3: Full mock under exam conditions + exam-day strategy session

Cost: AED 4,500, with a free second intensive if you do not pass.

7. First-Attempt Prep (6-8 Weeks)

If you have not yet attempted: 6-8 weeks of structured prep with current MCQ banks, two full mocks and weekly 1-on-1 review is the most reliable path. Book a free 15-minute assessment to plan yours.

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