Written by Imprints Academy Editorial Team | Reviewed by Ms Rose Ann Dominic, M.Sc Nursing (Manipal University), Co-Founder and Lead Faculty
Source-checked: every passing score in this article is linked to the licensing authority or Prometric page it came from
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- There is no single Prometric passing score for nurses. Prometric runs the test centres. The pass mark is set by each country’s licensing authority.
- Saudi Arabia’s SNLE uses a scaled score: you need 500 on a 200 to 800 scale. This is not the same as 62.5%.
- Qatar sets 50% for Registered General Nurses. Kuwait MOH applies 50% for Registered Nurses. UAE MOHAP uses 60%.
- DHA and MOHAP show results only as Pass or Fail. You will not see your exact score.
- Passing the exam is one step. It is not your licence. Verification, a job offer and licence activation still follow.
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Is there a common passing score for all Prometric nursing exams?
- Country-wise Prometric exam passing score for nurses
- How is the Prometric exam scored?
- Passing score vs percentage score: what is the difference?
- Does the Prometric exam have negative marking?
- How to check your Prometric exam result
- What happens if you fail the Prometric exam?
- How many attempts are allowed?
- Does a Prometric exam result expire?
- How to prepare for the required passing score
- How can Imprints Academy help?
- FAQs
What Is the Passing Score for the Prometric Exam for Nurses?
There is no one Prometric exam passing score for nurses. Prometric is the company that delivers the computer-based test. The pass mark comes from the licensing authority of the country where you want to work, and each authority sets its own.
Here is the quick version. Qatar’s Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) sets a 50% cut score for Registered General Nurses. Kuwait’s Ministry of Health currently applies a 50% score for the Registered Nurse exam. The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) uses a minimum of 60%. Saudi Arabia works differently: the Saudi Nursing Licensing Examination (SNLE) is scored on a scale of 200 to 800, and the pass mark is 500. Bahrain’s NHRA and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) publish their own figures too, which we cover below.
We hear this question in almost every new batch, usually right after “Can I pass on my first attempt?” It is a fair thing to ask. When you know the number you are working towards, your study plan stops being guesswork. If you are still deciding which country to apply to, start with our Prometric Exam for Nurses: Complete Guide. If you want to know what the paper looks like, understand the Prometric exam pattern first.
This guide stays focused on scores: what each authority asks for, how results are reported, what happens after a fail, and how long a pass stays valid. You will also learn how the Prometric scoring system works so the numbers make sense.
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Is There a Common Passing Score for All Prometric Nursing Exams?
No. The same Prometric test centre may host a Saudi exam in the morning and a Qatar exam in the afternoon, but each one is marked against its own authority’s standard. Treating one country’s figure as universal is one of the most common mistakes we see.
Each authority makes three choices on its own:
- The pass mark itself. Qatar’s DHP uses 50% for nurses, while Kuwait MOH applies 50%.
- The scoring method. Some use a straight percentage cut score. The Saudi Commission for Health Specialities (SCFHS) uses a scaled score.
- What you get to see. DHA and MOHAP report only Pass or Fail. SCFHS sends a statement of results.
Three terms will come up again and again in this guide:
| Term | What it means | Example |
| Percentage cut score | You need a set share of scored questions, right? | Qatar DHP: 50% for Registered General Nurse |
| Scaled score | Your raw result is converted onto a fixed reporting scale, so different versions of the paper are judged fairly. | Saudi SNLE: 500 on a 200 to 800 scale |
| Pass/fail result | The authority checks you against its cut score but shows only the outcome, not the number. | UAE MOHAP, DHA Dubai |
Three ways Gulf licensing authorities express a passing standard.
Country-Wise Prometric Exam Passing Score for Nurses
This is the table most nurses scroll down for. We checked each figure against the authority’s own page or the Prometric page that publishes it on the authority’s behalf. Where official sources disagree or say nothing, we say so instead of guessing.
| Country | Authority | Nursing exam | Passing requirement | Result shown as |
| Saudi Arabia | SCFHS | Saudi Nursing Licensing Examination (SNLE) | Scaled score of 500 (scale 200 to 800) | Statement of results, 2 to 6 weeks after the test window |
| Qatar | DHP, Ministry of Public Health | Registered General Nurse qualifying exam | 50% cut score | Pass or fail |
| Kuwait | Kuwait Ministry of Health | Registered Nurse licensing exam (MOH-KW) | 50% as currently reported | Pass or fail score report |
| Bahrain | NHRA | Bahrain Nursing Licensure Examination (BNLE) | 50% in NHRA’s own licensure booklet; Prometric’s NHRA page says 60% | Pass or fail |
| Dubai | Dubai Health Authority (DHA) | Registered Nurse CBT | 50% per the DHA CBT assessment guideline | Pass or fail on Sheryan; score not shared |
| Northern Emirates (UAE) | MOHAP | MOHAP Prometric nursing exam | 60% minimum | Pass or fail |
Prometric passing marks for nurses by country. Last verified 10 November 2026. Sources listed at the end of the article.
Saudi Prometric Exam Passing Score (SCFHS, SNLE)
The SNLE passing score is 500 on a reporting scale of 200 to 800. SCFHS set this figure through a formal standard-setting exercise in April 2017, using a panel of 14 Saudi nurses, and its Central Assessment Committee approved it.
The SNLE has 200 multiple-choice questions in two parts of 100, with 120 minutes for each part. Up to 10% of these can be pilot questions that do not count towards your score. You will not know which ones they are, so give every question your full attention.
Please do not convert 500 into 62.5%. A scaled score does not map onto a straight percentage, and SCFHS publishes no conversion table. Coaching pages that say “you need 60%” for Saudi are mixing up two different systems.
Qatar Prometric Exam Passing Score (DHP)
Qatar’s DHP sets a 50% cut score for the Registered General Nurse qualifying exam. The paper has 150 MCQs in 3 hours. DHP was formerly known as the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP), so you will still see both names.
Kuwait Prometric Exam Passing Score (Kuwait MOH)
Kuwait’s Registered Nurse exam is currently reported to have a 50% passing score. The exam has 150 MCQs in about 3 hours (170 minutes plus a 10-minute break), with no negative marking. Be aware that the only official document with a figure, the Kuwait blueprint Prometric published in 2024, lists 60%. That document also says pass marks and attempt rules can change after the Ministry’s review, and 55% is the mark nurses report today. Kuwait’s Ministry of Health does not publish the current figure on a public page, so confirm it in your MOH eligibility details before you book, and aim comfortably above 60% in your mock tests either way. You can read more on our Kuwait Prometric coaching page.
NHRA Bahrain Nursing Exam Passing Score
NHRA’s own licensure examination booklet sets the pass mark for nursing at 50%. The same booklet sets 60% for doctors, dentists and pharmacists. Prometric’s NHRA page, however, says the pass grade is 60% for all Bahrain licensure examinations, which is why you will see both figures online. Since the two official sources do not match, check the figure in your NHRA eligibility details before you book, and prepare for 60% so you are safe either way.
DHA Nursing Exam Passing Score (Dubai)
DHA’s CBT assessment guideline lists a 55% pass score for the Registered Nurse exam. The paper has 150 MCQs and a scheduled time of 3 hours, which includes check-in and the introduction. DHA can update pass marks, and results appear only as Pass or Fail in your Sheryan account. Check the Mode of Exam for your exact title in Sheryan before booking.
UAE MOHAP Nursing Exam Passing Score
MOHAP states that Prometric results are shown as Pass or Fail against a minimum passing score of 60%. This applies to the Ministry’s evaluation for Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. MOHAP also notes that individual questions and answers cannot be disclosed. Sharjah now licenses healthcare professionals through its own Sharjah Health Authority, which does not publish a pass mark, so confirm the route with your employer if your job is in Sharjah. Our UAE MOH exam guide covers the full process.
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How Is the Prometric Exam Scored?
Most Gulf nursing exams compare the number of scored questions you get right against a cut score. Saudi Arabia converts your result onto a scale instead. Either way, the licensing authority, not Prometric, decides the standard.
What Is Percentage-Based Scoring?
Your correct answers are counted and compared with a fixed share of the paper. If a 150-question exam has a 60% cut score, you need at least 90 correct. Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, DHA and MOHAP all describe their standards this way.
What Is a Scaled Score?
A scaled score takes your raw performance and places it on a fixed range, such as 200 to 800. This lets the authority keep the standard equal even if one version of the paper is a little harder than another. The SNLE uses this method, which is why the pass mark is “500” and not a percentage.
How Is a Pass or Fail Result Reported?
DHA and MOHAP check your score against the cut score and show you only the outcome. You will not know if you passed by two marks or twenty. That is one reason we encourage students to aim well above the pass mark in mock tests.
What Information Is Included in a Score Report?
This depends on the authority. SCFHS candidates receive a statement of results along with a feedback report comparing their performance with other test takers. Pass/fail authorities usually show only the result, your exam details and the date. Keep a copy of whatever you receive. You will need it for your licence application.
What Is the Difference Between a Passing Score and a Percentage Score?
A percentage score tells you what share of questions you got right. A passing score is the standard the authority sets, and it may be written as a percentage or as a scaled number. These two only line up when the authority uses straight percentages.
The practical lesson: plan your preparation around your own authority’s standard, and do not borrow a target from a friend preparing for a different country.
Does the Prometric Exam Have Negative Marking?
None of the official guidelines we reviewed for SCFHS, DHP, Kuwait MOH, NHRA, DHA or MOHAP describes any deduction for wrong answers. Their standards are written in terms of correct answers or scaled scores, so a wrong answer earns nothing, and an unanswered question also earns nothing.
That means leaving a question blank never helps you. If you are unsure, rule out the options you know are wrong and choose the best of what is left. Still, read the candidate guide for your exam before test day, as authorities can change their rules.
How Can You Check Your Prometric Exam Result?
You check your result through your licensing authority’s portal, not through a general Prometric results page. The exact route depends on the country.
- Log in to your authority’s portal. Sheryan, for DHA, use the MOHAP website or app, or your SCFHS account for Saudi.
- Look for the result notification. Some authorities also send an email to your registered address.
- Read the pass or fail status. For DHA and MOHAP, this is all you will see.
- Download the score report or statement of results if your authority issues one, such as the SCFHS statement for the SNLE.
- Follow the next instruction. This might be uploading the report to your application, waiting for DataFlow, or moving to licence processing.
Timing varies too. SCFHS announces SNLE results within 2 to 6 weeks after the testing window closes, because it runs a psychometric review first. DHA is much quicker: its Pass or Fail result is uploaded to your Sheryan account within two working days.
What Happens If You Fail the Prometric Exam?
A fail result is not the end of your Gulf plan. Most authorities allow further attempts, but the number of attempts and the waiting rules depend on the country. What you do in the next few weeks matters more than the result itself.
- Stay calm and keep your result report. You will need to declare previous attempts in later applications, especially in the UAE.
- Find your weak subjects. In our batches, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Nursing Research and Nursing Administration are the areas where students most often lose marks.
- Check your authority’s retake rule before booking again. Kuwait, for example, requires a gap of at least six weeks.
- Rebuild your study plan around those weak areas instead of starting from page one.
- Take full-length timed mock tests and book again only when your scores are steady, not after one good day.
- A focused plan after a failure often works better than the first round of preparation, because you now know exactly how the exam feels. If you need help with that plan, we can help you strengthen your nursing exam preparation.
How Many Attempts Are Allowed for the Prometric Nursing Exam?
Attempt limits vary based on the country. Each licensing authority sets its own rules on how many times you can sit the exam and how often. Here is what each authority states:
| Authority | Attempts allowed | Waiting rule or note |
| SCFHS (Saudi) | Up to 4 times a year until you pass | Results come 2 to 6 weeks after each test window, so plan retakes around the windows |
| DHP (Qatar) | 5 consecutive attempts | No fixed gap needed between attempts |
| Kuwait MOH | 3 attempts a year | At least 6 weeks between attempts |
| NHRA (Bahrain) | 4 consecutive attempts within 3 years of the first | NHRA’s nursing rules allow 2 more attempts after re-training only for Bahraini applicants |
| UAE: DHA and MOHAP | 3 attempts across all UAE authorities, plus one possible final attempt | Set by the Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR); you must declare earlier attempts |
Prometric exam attempts for nurses by authority. Confirm with your authority before booking.
The UAE rule surprises many nurses. A fail at DHA counts against your total at MOHAP too, because the three attempts are shared by every UAE health authority. After three fails, the PQR allows one final attempt with a different authority. MOHAP’s FAQ confirms this: a fourth MOHAP attempt is not allowed, but you may apply through another authority such as DHA. DHA’s manual also allows a fourth attempt with DHA itself, but only if you have not failed with any other UAE authority. Treat that fourth attempt as a last resort, not a plan. Also arrive on time: Prometric centres can refuse entry to late candidates, and you may lose your exam fee. If you are unsure how many chances you have left, get personalised Prometric exam guidance before booking.
Does the Prometric Exam Result Have an Expiry Date?
Yes, in many cases. How long a pass stays valid depends on the authority, and some do not publish a clear rule. For Kuwait, the MOH-KW guidelines nurses receive say a pass result is valid for one year from the date the report is issued. Kuwait’s Ministry of Health does not publish this on a public page, so confirm it with your employer or the Ministry.
Keep four different timelines separate in your mind:
- Exam result validity: how long your pass can be used for a licence application.
- Eligibility number validity: how long you have to book and sit the exam. Prometric’s NHRA page notes that a Bahrain eligibility number is valid for up to four months from issue.
- Evaluation or assessment certificate validity: in the UAE, a pass leads to an evaluation or assessment certificate, which has its own validity period.
- Licence validity: the actual professional licence, which you renew separately once you are working.
If your pass is close to expiring and you do not yet have a job offer, check with the authority early. Do not assume a passing result lasts forever.
How to Prepare to Achieve the Required Prometric Passing Score
The nurses who pass comfortably usually do three things: they study from the official blueprint, they revise on a fixed schedule, and they take many timed mock tests. Here is how that looks in practice.
- Start with the official blueprint.
- Revise important nursing concepts before practising. Questions are scenario-based, so you need to understand why an answer is right. You can revise important nursing concepts with short notes and infographic posters.
- Practice topic-wise MCQs after each unit. This shows gaps while the topic is still fresh. Practise Prometric nursing questions daily, even if only 20 at a time.
- Take full-length timed mock tests. This builds the stamina a 3-hour paper needs. Practise with nursing mock tests that follow the Gulf exam pattern.
- Review every wrong answer. Write down why you chose it and what the right reasoning was. This step is where most of the improvement happens.
- Track your weak subjects. If Medical-Surgical Nursing or Obstetrics keeps pulling your score down, give it extra time each week.
- Keep a consistent schedule. Two hours every day beats eight hours once a week.
FROM OUR FACULTY: THE MISTAKE WE SEE MOST OFTEN
“The biggest mistake is lack of consistency and proper revision. Many students attend classes but do not revise regularly or practise enough mock tests, which leads to poor retention and exam performance.”
Imprints Academy faculty, from our experience across 100+ batches
A word on mock scores: they are a useful sign of progress, not a promise of the real result. Aim for steady scores comfortably above your authority’s pass mark across several mocks before you book. Understanding concepts will carry you further than memorising answers. Our article on how to pass the Prometric exam on your first attempt goes deeper into a week-by-week plan, and you can access Prometric study materials built around the same approach.
Most of our students are working nurses. About 60 to 70% of each batch studies around hospital shifts. If that is you, recorded classes and short revision notes on your phone make it realistic to prepare effectively for the Prometric exam without quitting your job.
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How Imprints Academy Can Help You Prepare for the Prometric Exam
Imprints Academy is an online coaching academy that prepares nurses only for Gulf licensing exams: Saudi Prometric, Qatar Prometric, DHA Dubai, Kuwait Prometric, NHRA Bahrain and UAE MOH. We have worked with more than 5,000 nurses across 100+ batches since August 2021. Here is what our preparation includes and why each part matters:
| What you get | How it helps you reach the pass mark |
| Experienced nursing educators | Classes are led by our co-founders, who taught at nursing colleges before starting the academy. Prepare with experienced nursing educators who know where nurses usually struggle. |
| 85 live online classes (Advanced Course) | Syllabus-based Zoom sessions in morning and afternoon batches cover every blueprint area in order. Join online Prometric classes. |
| Recorded sessions on our mobile app | Missed a class after a night shift? Watch it later. The Crash Course is fully recorded, so you can start any day. |
| App-based notes, unit tests and infographic posters | Short, easy-to-revise material for the last few weeks, when there is no time to reread textbooks. |
| 57 mock tests | Practise under timed conditions across Gulf exam patterns, and see your weak areas before the real exam does. |
| Question discussion sessions | Faculty walk through exam-style questions and the reasoning behind each answer. Many are free on our YouTube channel. |
| WhatsApp doubt clearance and call support | Get your doubts answered while you are still studying the topic. |
| Individual progress follow-up | Our team follows up with each student to check progress and point out where more revision is needed. |
What Imprints Academy’s Prometric preparation includes.
We cannot promise you a score. Nobody honestly can. What we can promise is a structured plan, steady practice and teachers who will answer your questions. If you are looking for Prometric coaching in Kerala that you can follow from home, have a look at our courses.
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FAQs: Prometric Exam Passing Score for Nurses
What is the passing score for the Prometric exam for nurses?
It depends on the country. Qatar’s DHP and DHA Dubai set 50%, Kuwait MOH applies 50%, NHRA Bahrain sets 50% for nursing (Prometric lists 60%), UAE MOHAP uses 60%, and Saudi Arabia’s SNLE needs a scaled score of 500 out of 800. See the country-wise table for details.
Is the Prometric passing score the same in every country?
No. Prometric delivers the test, but each licensing authority sets its own pass mark, scoring method and attempt rules.
How is the Prometric nursing exam score calculated?
Most authorities count correct answers against a percentage cut score. SCFHS converts SNLE results onto a 200 to 800 scale. Unscored pilot questions, where used, do not count.
What is the difference between a percentage score and a scaled score?
A percentage is the share of questions you got right. A scaled score places your result on a fixed range so different paper versions are judged equally. A scaled score cannot be turned into a percentage unless the authority publishes a conversion.
What happens if I fail the Prometric nursing exam?
You can usually try again, within your authority’s attempt limit and waiting rules. Review your weak subjects, adjust your plan and take timed mock tests before rebooking.
Does the Prometric exam have negative marking?
The official guidelines we reviewed do not mention any deduction for wrong answers. Still, confirm in your own candidate guide before exam day.
How can I check my Prometric exam result?
Log in to your licensing authority’s portal, such as Sheryan for DHA or the MOHAP portal, and check the result status or download your report.
Does a Prometric exam result have an expiry date?
Often, yes. For Kuwait, a pass is valid for one year from the report date under the MOH-KW guidelines. Check your authority’s current rule.
Can I retake the Prometric exam after failing?
Yes, within the limits your authority allows. Some require a gap, such as six weeks in Kuwait.
Is passing the Prometric exam enough to get a nursing licence?
No. Passing makes you eligible for the next stage. Verification, an employer and licence activation still follow, and some authorities state that a pass does not guarantee a licence.
How can I improve my chances of reaching the passing score?
Study from the official blueprint, revise on a fixed schedule, practise topic-wise MCQs and take full-length timed mock tests until your scores sit comfortably above the pass mark.
Understand the Passing Requirements and Prepare with Confidence
The Prometric exam passing score for nurses is not one number. It is 500 on a scale for Saudi Arabia, 50% for Qatar and DHA Dubai, 50% for Kuwait, 50% to 60% for NHRA Bahrain depending on the source, and 60% for UAE MOHAP. Once you know your own authority’s standard, how results are shown, and how many attempts you have, you can plan with a clear head instead of relying on rumours.
Check the official guidelines before you book, keep your result reports safe, and practise until your mock scores are steady. If you want a plan that helps you improve your Prometric exam performance week by week, we are here to help you get structured Prometric preparation.
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About the Editorial Team
| Ms Rose Ann Dominic (Reviewer), Co-Founder and Lead Faculty. M.Sc Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University (2012); B.Sc Nursing, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, University of Delhi (2009). Around six years as Assistant Professor at M.M. College of Nursing (Ambala), Nightingale Institute of Nursing (Noida) and Caritas College of Nursing (Kottayam). Three published research papers in health science journals. Ms Minnu Benny, Co-Founder and Faculty. MHA, Little Flower Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Angamaly (2019); B.Sc Nursing, Holy Family College of Nursing, Thodupuzha (2015). Former Nursing Faculty at Carmel College of Nursing, Aluva. Imprints Academy Editorial Team writes and updates our exam guides. Every regulatory figure is checked against the licensing authority’s published page before publication and reviewed again when authorities release new guidelines. |
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- Prometric Exam for Nurses: Complete Guide: eligibility, registration and licensing pathways.
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Sources
Checked on 10 November 2026. Regulators can change pass marks and rules without notice; always confirm with your authority before booking.
- SCFHS: Saudi Nursing Licensure Examination Applicant Guide (2024)
- SCFHS: SNLE Applicant Guide, FAQs on attempts (up to four times a year) and results
- Prometric: Qatar Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) qualifying exams
- Prometric: Kuwait Licensing Exam blueprint, Registered Nurse (2024 edition)
- Prometric ProScheduler: MOH-KW exam regulations and retake policy
- Prometric: National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) Bahrain
- NHRA: Licensure Examination booklet (nursing pass mark 50%)
- NHRA: Nursing Professional Qualification Requirements (BNLE attempts)
- DHA: Manual for Professional Assessment (attempts and results)
- Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), April 2025
- MOHAP: Evaluation of Health Professional, FAQs
- Dubai Health Authority: CBT Assessment Guideline and Mode of Exam per Speciality (available in the Sheryan portal)
- Qatar DHP: Qualifying Examination (five consecutive attempts)
