Three numbers matter most on exam day: how many questions you face, how long you have, and the score you need. This page sets out the Kuwait MOH exam passing score, format and attempts for each of the nine exams with an official Prometric blueprint, exactly as published.
- All nine published exams: 150 computer-based MCQs.
- Time: 170 minutes plus a 10-minute break; Anesthesia 190 minutes plus a break.
- Pass mark 60% for GP, Registered Nurse and Lab Technician.
- Specialist exams: 65% at Registrar level, 70% at Senior level.
- Three attempts at least six weeks apart; Ophthalmology two.
Kuwait MOH exam format and pass marks by exam
| Exam | Questions | Time | Pass mark | Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Practitioner | 150 | 170 min + 10 | 60% | 3 |
| Registered Nurse | 150 | 170 min + 10 | 60% | 3 |
| Lab Technician | 150 | 170 min + 10 | 60% | 3 |
| Internal Medicine | 150 | 170 min + 10 | 65% Registrar / 70% Senior | 3 |
| Critical Care | 150 | 170 min + 10 | 65% / 70% | 3 |
| Anesthesia | 150 | 190 min + 10 | 65% / 70% | 3 |
| Dermatology | 150 | 170 min + 10 | 65% / 70% | 3 |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | 150 | 170 min + 10 | 65% / 70% | 3 |
| Ophthalmology | 150 | 170 min + 10 | 65% / 70% | 2 |
What a pass mark means in questions
With 150 questions, a 60% pass mark means at least 90 correct answers; 65% means 98 (97.5 rounded up) and 70% means 105. The document does not say whether results are scaled, so plan to clear the threshold with a margin — aim for 70–75% in your final mocks.
Attempts and waiting periods
Candidates have three attempts at least six weeks apart (two for Ophthalmology). Use the waiting time to target the sections where you lost the most marks, using the blueprint question counts to prioritise.
What is not published
Neither Kuwait MOH nor Prometric publishes the exam fee, the exam language, result timing or how long a pass remains valid on their public pages. The fee is shown when you schedule. Contact the MOH licensing department ([email protected]) for eligibility questions and Prometric for scheduling.
Prometric notes that content, percentages and attempts are subject to change upon department review. Check the current rules before you book.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Kuwait MOH exam passing score?
60% for General Practitioner, Registered Nurse and Lab Technician; 65% (Registrar) or 70% (Senior) for Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Anesthesia, Dermatology, OB/GYN and Ophthalmology.
How many questions are in the Kuwait MOH exam?
150 multiple-choice questions in each of the nine published exams.
How long is the Kuwait MOH exam?
170 minutes plus a 10-minute break; Anesthesia is 190 minutes plus a break.
How many times can I take the exam?
Three times, at least six weeks apart; Ophthalmology allows two attempts.
Is there negative marking?
The official document does not mention negative marking. Answer every question.
How much does the exam cost?
The fee is not published online; it is shown when you schedule with Prometric.
- Prometric “Kuwait Licensing Exam” document
- Prometric Kuwait MOH page
- Checked on 1 November 2026.
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