Kuwait MOH Prometric Exam – Complete Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals
Author: Shincy George, Founder & CEO – Nursing Manthra
🏥 What Is the Kuwait MOH Prometric Exam?
The Kuwait Ministry of Health (MOH) requires foreign-trained healthcare professionals to pass the Prometric Exam before working in Kuwait’s private medical sector.
This computer-based, globally supervised test is conducted by Prometric Testing Services on behalf of the Kuwait Medical Licensing Department.
You can schedule your exam easily by searching “Kuwait MOH Prometric” on Google and visiting the Prometric website. There, you can find your profession, confirm eligibility, and book a slot at an approved center or online.
👩⚕️ Exam Details for Nurses:
*Exam Type Computer-based test (150 MCQs)
*Duration 3 hours (total) – two sessions of 1.5 hours each
*Attempts Allowed 3 attempts; after 3 failures you must wait 1 year for the next attempt
*Result Release Within 24 hours (usually same day)
*Exam Fee USD 276 (via Prometric website)
*Passing Score Minimum 55 % (≈ 85 correct answers out of 150)
*Negative Marking No negative marking – attempt all questions
*Exam Mode Can be taken in your home country before travelling to Kuwait
📚 Syllabus & Question Pattern for Nursing Professionals:
The Kuwait Prometric Exam for nurses covers almost all core areas of nursing practice. Questions are MCQs based on clinical scenarios, with a strong focus on critical thinking and priority setting.
🩺 Main Subjects Included:
-Medical–Surgical Nursing
-Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
-Maternity and Gynecological Nursing
-Pediatric Nursing
-Community Health Nursing
-Infection Control & Patient Safety
-Nursing Management and Leadership Concepts
🧠 Question Approach & Exam Tips:
- Scenario-based format: Most questions are case-based; identify the key clues (age, disease stage, vital signs, priority actions).
- Prioritization skills: Choose the first or most appropriate nursing action depending on the situation.
- Elimination strategy: Discard two obviously wrong options first, then decide between the remaining two.
- Beware of distractors: Check units and drug dosages carefully (e.g., 10 µg vs 10 mg).
- No negative marking: Attempt every question – even educated guesses count.
- Passing strategy: Scoring ≥ 55 % is enough to qualify (current cut-off was reduced from 60 %).
💻 Booking Your Kuwait MOH Prometric Exam:
- Visit the official Prometric Website-https://www.prometric.com/exams/mohkw.
- Type “Kuwait MOH Prometric Exam” in the search bar.
- Select your profession (e.g., Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Lab Technologist, etc.).
- Review available dates and book your slot online.
- Pay the exam fee (USD 276) via credit or debit card.
- Download and print your confirmation email for entry.
🪪 Identification & Exam-Day Requirements:
- Bring your original passport (valid and unexpired).
- Ensure that the name on your application matches your passport exactly.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time.
- Electronic devices, bags, and watches must be stored in lockers.
- Biometric and ID verification will be performed before entry.
⚖️ Who Needs the Prometric Exam in Kuwait?
Private sector healthcare professionals must pass the Prometric exam before joining.
For MOH Government hospitals, a direct interview and credential review are usually conducted, but Prometric may still be recommended for documentation and licensing processes.
Why Take the Exam Before Travelling?
- It is always safer to complete the Prometric exam from your home country.
- Saves time and travel expenses.
- Makes your recruitment process in Kuwait faster.
- Provides a competitive edge when applying for private hospitals and clinics.
📘 Study Materials & Support from Nursing Manthra:
Nursing Manthra offers updated Prometric exam study materials for nurses and other professions covering the latest question patterns and recall questions from previous years.
We also provide:
- Exam booking assistance for DHA, MOH, Qatar, Oman, Saudi & Kuwait.
- Study materials with MCQs, rationales, and mock tests.
- Personalized exam strategy sessions and counseling.
📞 Contact Nursing Manthra today to book your Kuwait Prometric exam or get study support!
Visit 👉http://www.nursingmanthra.com. Whatsapp-+971502515717.
