DHA Exam Passing Score & Format: What GPs Need to Know in 2026
The DHA Prometric exam passing score, question format, timing and exam-day rules for General Practitioners licensing in Dubai.
By MedQgulf Team
DHA Exam Passing Score & Format for General Practitioners
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensing exam is a computer-based Prometric assessment that every General Practitioner needs to pass to practise in Dubai. This guide covers the current passing score, exam format, timing and what to expect on exam day.
Passing score
The DHA exam requires a minimum score of 60% for General Practitioners. Scores below this require a re-sit after a 3-month waiting period.
Exam format
- 150 single-best-answer (SBA) MCQs
- 3 hours total exam time (approximately 72 seconds per question)
- Delivered at any Prometric test centre worldwide
- No negative marking
Blueprint domains
DHA GP MCQs are drawn from the following weighted domains:
| Domain | Approx. weighting |
|---|---|
| Internal medicine (cardio, resp, endo) | 25% |
| Family medicine & primary care | 20% |
| Paediatrics | 15% |
| Obstetrics & gynaecology | 15% |
| Emergency medicine & acute care | 15% |
| UAE public-health & regulation | 10% |
Practice these domains directly on our DHA MCQ hub — every question mirrors the Prometric single-best-answer format.
Exam-day tips
- Arrive 30 minutes early with your Emirates ID and DataFlow verification email.
- Flag and return — the DHA exam allows you to mark questions and revisit them.
- Pace yourself — spend no more than 90 seconds per question on the first pass.
How MedQgulf helps
Our DHA question bank is written by practising GPs licensed in the UAE and updated to the current blueprint. Start with the High-Yield DHA MCQs if your exam is under 4 weeks away.
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