Prometric exam passing score for nurses
There is no single Prometric pass mark, because each regulator sets its own. For a Registered Nurse, DHA and Qatar use 50%, Kuwait and Oman (BSN) use 60%, and Saudi Arabia uses a scaled score of 500 on a 200 to 800 scale. DOH (Abu Dhabi) does not publish a nurse pass mark.
Free ยท no sign-up
Try 20 practice questions now
Original questions across the DHA exam for nurses topic areas, with an explanation after every answer and your estimated readiness at the end.
Start the free checkPass mark for Registered Nurses, by regulator
Prometric delivers the test. The regulator decides the questions and the pass mark. This table shows what each regulator publishes for a Registered Nurse. Where a figure is not published or sources disagree, we say so. Not sure where you stand? Take the free 20-question check: no sign-up, and an estimated result.
| Regulator | Exam | Questions | Pass mark for Registered Nurse | How it is reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHA (Dubai) | Registered Nurse (code RNT0312) | 150 | 50% | Pass or Fail on Sheryan. The score is not shared |
| DOH (Abu Dhabi) | Not confirmed | Not published | Not published | A printed score report that says pass or fail |
| MOHAP (UAE) | Not confirmed | Not published | One MOHAP page shows 60% as the minimum, but a secondary source says MOHAP publishes no pass mark per exam. Not confirmed for nurses | Not confirmed |
| SCFHS (Saudi Arabia) | SNLE | 200 (up to 10% unscored pilot items) | 500 on a 200 to 800 scale | Scaled score, with a statement of results and a feedback report |
| Qatar DHP | Qualifying Examination | 150 | 50% | Percentage of the 150 items, not rounded |
| OMSB (Oman) | Omani Examination for Nurses, BSN | 100 | 60% (Diploma nurses: 50%) | Percentage. Results are emailed within 24 hours |
| Kuwait MOH | Kuwait Licensing Exam, Registered Nurse | 150 | 60% | Percentage |
| NHRA (Bahrain) | Bahrain Nursing Licensure Examination | Not confirmed | 50% per NHRA, 60% on a Prometric page: sources conflict | Not confirmed |
The rules can change. DHA says it may change the content, format or pass score without notice, and Kuwait says the same about its percentages. Check the source on the day you book. Details are on our pages for DHA, DOH, MOHAP, SCFHS, Qatar, OMSB, Kuwait and NHRA.
DHA exam passing percentage
The DHA guideline gives 50% for the Registered Nurse exam (150 questions, 3 hours). DHA also says the result is based on the number of correct answers and the weighting of each domain. So 50% is the published pass mark, but it may not be a plain count of right answers. DHA does not publish domain weights, only topic lists.
You will not see your score. Sheryan shows only Pass or Fail, uploaded within 2 working days. The same 50% applies to Assistant Nurse. A pass is written on a Registration Certificate valid for one year from the result date. See also DHA exam fees and the Prometric exam result guide.
Saudi Prometric exam passing score: why 500 is not 500 percent or 50 percent
The SCFHS nurse exam (SNLE) reports a scaled score. The cut score is 500 on a reporting scale of 200 to 800. This is not a percentage of correct answers. A panel of 14 nurses set it in April 2017, and the Central Assessment Committee approved it. We found no published rule that turns a scaled score back into a number of correct answers, so we do not try to.
Up to 10% of the 200 questions are pilot items that do not count. You cannot tell which ones they are, so answer every question with the same care. Our practice scores for SCFHS are shown as an estimate on the same 200 to 800 scale, never as a percentage. More on the SCFHS result page.
Qatar, Oman and Kuwait Prometric exam passing score
Qatar: 50% for the Registered General Nurse, as a percentage of the 150 items. Scores are not rounded. Qatar's older 2018 policy allowed rounding up by up to 3 marks, but only after all attempts were used, and the current page does not repeat that.
Oman: 60% for BSN nurses and 50% for Diploma nurses. Both papers have 100 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes, and OMSB now uses Pearson VUE.
Kuwait: 60% for the Registered Nurse paper of 150 questions. The Prometric-hosted blueprint is dated November 2023, so a newer version may exist.
Other professions: pass marks where they are published
If you are not a nurse, these are the pass marks in the sources we read. Oman does not publish a midwife exam in its list. Qatar says an exam is not required for Assistant Nurse.
| Profession | DHA | Qatar | Oman | Saudi (SCFHS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | 60% | 60% | 60% | 536 on 200 to 800 |
| General practitioner | 60% | 60% | 60% | 560 on 200 to 800 |
| General dentist | 60% | 60% | 65% | 542 on 200 to 800 |
| Physiotherapist | 50% | 50% | 55% | 60% specialist (2022 blueprint), 55% technician |
| Medical laboratory | 50% (technologist) | 50% (technologist and technician) | 55% (scientist) | 530 on 200 to 800 (laboratory specialist) |
| Midwife | 50% | 50% | No exam found | 60% (midwifery specialist) |
| Assistant nurse | 50% | Exam not required | No exam found | 45% (Nursing Technician) |
Before you book, find out how ready you are. The free 20-question check takes about 20 minutes and gives an estimated readiness, not a score from any regulator.
Common questions
What is the passing score for Prometric exam for nurses?
It depends on the regulator. DHA and Qatar use 50%, Kuwait and Oman (BSN) use 60%, and Saudi Arabia uses a scaled score of 500 on a 200 to 800 scale. DOH and MOHAP do not publish one for nurses.
What is the DHA exam passing percentage?
50% for the Registered Nurse exam, per the DHA guideline. Pharmacist, GP and dentist use 60%. DHA shows only Pass or Fail, and says it can change the pass score without notice.
What is the Saudi Prometric exam passing score?
For nurses (SNLE) it is 500 on a scale of 200 to 800. It is a scaled score, not a percentage of correct answers.
What is the Qatar Prometric exam passing score?
50% for the Registered General Nurse. It is a percentage of the 150 items and is not rounded.
Is the Kuwait Prometric pass mark 60%?
For the Registered Nurse paper, yes, in the Prometric-hosted Kuwait blueprint dated November 2023. The blueprint says percentages can change.
Does Oman Prometric exam passing score still apply?
Oman exams are now on Pearson VUE, not Prometric. OMSB lists 60% for BSN nurses and 50% for Diploma nurses.
Related guides
Sources
- DHA Healthcare Professional Licensing Assessment Guideline (CBT)
- DHA Manual for Professional Assessment v1.1
- SCFHS: SNLE Applicant Guide (2025)
- Qatar DHP: Qualifying Examination
- Qatar DHP: Nurse and Midwifery blueprint (March 2023)
- OMSB: Occupational Classification Examinations
- Prometric: Kuwait Licensing Exam blueprint
- NHRA: Licensure Examination 2022 guidance
- Pearson VUE: DOH check-in
- MOHAP: Health Professional Evaluation
Practise every day until it feels routine
One pass opens every Gulf regulator and profession, from US$9 for 7 days, with no automatic renewal.
See passes