DHA nursing licence exam
Dubai Health Authority
The most popular Gulf licence for Indian nurses: one 150-question computer test opens nursing jobs across Dubai.
How close are you to passing? ↓The exam at a glance
How to book: Sheryan (DHA portal) for eligibility, then Prometric for the test date.
What makes the DHA exam different
- UAE attempts are shared: a failed DHA attempt also counts against DOH, MOHAP and SHA.
- DHA shows Pass or Fail only, so practise to a clear margin above the pass mark.
- Assistant Nurse and Midwife have their own DHA exams with different pass marks.
Your road to a DHA licence
- 1Check eligibility
Confirm your nursing title (Registered Nurse, Assistant Nurse or Midwife) against the regulator's professional requirements.
- 2Apply and start DataFlow
Create your application on DHA's Sheryan portal. DataFlow verifies your degree, licence and experience directly with the issuing bodies.
- 3Prepare and reach 70% readiness
Study, then take timed mocks in this exam's format until your readiness score passes 70%.
- 4Book and sit the exam
Book through Prometric with your DHA Eligibility ID once your eligibility is issued. The result is posted as Pass or Fail.
- 5Get your licence and job
With a pass and a clean DataFlow report, your licence is activated when an employer hires you.
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Timed mocks in the DHA format. Book your exam when your readiness passes 70%.
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Exam-day tips
- ✓ Read the last line of every question first: it tells you what is being asked (first action, priority, best response).
- ✓ Use ABC (airway, breathing, circulation) and Maslow to pick priorities.
- ✓ Pace yourself: about 1 minute 10 seconds per question on a 150-question, 3-hour paper.
- ✓ Flag hard questions and come back; never leave a question blank, there is no negative marking.
- ✓ Bring the exact ID used for booking; arrive 30 minutes early.
Questions nurses ask
Do I need a job offer to sit the DHA exam?+
No. You can complete DataFlow and pass the exam first; your licence is activated when an employer hires you.
How many times can I take it?+
Three attempts in total across all UAE regulators combined, so book only when you are ready.
Will I see my score?+
No. DHA reports Pass or Fail only.
How close are you to passing DHA?
Find out in 40 minutes. You get your score against the 70% target, your weakest topics, and the course that fits you.
Exam rules are set by each regulator and can change. Always confirm the current format and fees on the regulator's official website before booking.