DHA Exam Fees 2026 - Cost Breakdown and Budget Planning
If you are planning Dubai licensing, this page helps you estimate DHA exam cost correctly. The most practical approach is to separate Prometric exam payment from verification and portal-stage costs.
DHA Prometric exam fee pattern (category-based)
Physician and dentist titles
Commonly listed at around USD 280 in DHA CBT title tables.
Many nursing and allied titles
Frequently listed at around USD 240 depending on title code.
Selected categories
Some categories are listed at around USD 180.
Total DHA cost planning (beyond exam fee)
Exam booking: Prometric CBT payment based on your DHA title code.
Verification: DataFlow primary source verification budget as a separate component.
Pathway services: Depending on profile and route, you may also have other DHA workflow charges.
Accuracy note
Fee values can differ by profession, title code, and policy updates. Always use your live DHA and Prometric workflow screens as the final payable source before payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DHA exam fee for Prometric?
The DHA online CBT guideline lists exam fees by category and title code, with common values such as USD 280 for many physician and dentist titles, USD 240 for many allied and nursing titles, and USD 180 for selected categories.
Is there one fixed DHA exam fee for everyone?
No. The payable exam amount varies by profession and title category. Always confirm your exact amount in the live booking workflow before payment.
What other costs should I budget besides exam booking?
Most candidates should budget for DataFlow primary source verification and other DHA pathway services where applicable, not just the Prometric exam charge.
Do DHA candidates get a numeric score report with fees or result?
The DHA online CBT guideline indicates the exam result is updated as Pass or Fail in Sheryan, and score details are not shared in that format.
Related pages
References
- DHA Sheryan CBT guideline document: Official PDF link
- Prometric DHA page: DHA on Prometric
Prepare with GulfMedExams
The steps above handle DHA paperwork; timed MCQ practice handles exam day. GulfMedExams offers Prometric-style questions with explanations — many doctors drill here after each licensing milestone.
Book Prometric only after several stable mock sessions on GulfMedExams — not after one strong practice day.
Quick answer
DHA licensing in Dubai typically follows eligibility review, DataFlow verification, Prometric exam booking, and post-exam license issuance. Use linked guides for each step.
This guide is written for doctors preparing for DHA licensing in Dubai, UAE. Requirements change — always confirm fees, deadlines, and eligibility on official authority portals before booking your exam slot.
DHA licensing hub — related steps
Each page in this hub covers one step in depth. Follow the full pathway rather than relying on a single article — this reduces gaps that cause retakes and delays.
DHA — practical notes for doctors
This page supports one part of your Dubai, UAE licensing journey. Combine it with official Dubai Health Authority communication, your employer HR checklist, and consistent MCQ practice before the Prometric sitting.
What to verify on official channels
Before acting on any third-party guide (including this one), confirm your profession category, document list, and fee schedule directly with Dubai Health Authority. Policies in Dubai, UAE are updated without always being reflected in older blog posts.
If your profile involves gaps in practice, multiple registrations, or credentials from several countries, expect additional review steps — generic checklists may not cover your case.
Next step — exam practice
Turn licensing research into exam-ready performance
Reading guides alone rarely converts to exam performance. After you confirm Dubai Health Authority requirements, use GulfMedExams to drill Prometric-style MCQs with explanations, track weak systems, and revisit high-yield topics before booking your slot.
Prometric MCQ practice
Timed sessions, explanations, and progress tracking for DHA and all Gulf exams.
Verified exam repeats
Candidate-submitted recalls organised by exam — use alongside structured MCQ banks.
Requirements, fees, and timelines change. This page is educational — always confirm your category-specific rules on official authority portals before paying verification or exam fees.