DOH Pearson VUE Exam in Pakistan 2026: Centres and Booking
Last updated on 26-Oct-2026, by Dr. Muhammad Dr. Muhammad

 

DOH (HAAD) Pearson VUE Exam 2026 for Healthcare Professionals in Pakistan

DOH Pearson VUE Exam in Pakistan Quick Summary

Doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals in Pakistan take the DOH (HAAD) Abu Dhabi licensing exam at a Pearson VUE test centre, booked through TAMM after DOH approves their application. Centres that deliver the DOH exam can change, so check the live list on the Pearson VUE booking screen for Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad before you plan your travel.

Like candidates from every other country, healthcare professionals from Pakistan (physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and allied health staff) must pass the DOH (Department of Health) exam, unless they are exempt, before they can practise in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The exam is delivered by Pearson VUE, not Prometric. This page covers the parts that are specific to applying from Pakistan: where you can sit the exam, how to check centres, how to pay with a Pakistani card and what to do if no local date suits you. The general booking walkthrough is on our DOH Pearson VUE exam schedule page, so we do not repeat every screen here.

First make sure you meet the eligibility criteria for your category: Physician, Dentist, Nurse, Pharmacist or another allied health title. Once DOH approves you, you can schedule your Pearson VUE exam well in advance to secure the slot you want.

Are there Pearson VUE test centres in Pakistan for the DOH exam?

Pearson VUE runs authorised test centres in Pakistan's larger cities, including Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad/Rawalpindi. But not every centre delivers every exam programme, and centres open, move and close. That is why we no longer print a list of addresses here. An old address on a website is no use to you if the centre has stopped offering DOH exams.

The only reliable list is the one Pearson VUE shows you when you book. After DOH approval, the Pearson link in your TAMM account takes you to the DOH booking screen, and the centres listed there for Pakistan are the ones that can deliver your exam. You can also look up centres in advance with the Pearson VUE test centre search and on Pearson's DOH exam page.

Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad
Look for centres in these cities first when you book. If your city shows no DOH dates in your window, try the next nearest city.
No local date?
You can pick a centre in another country, including the UAE, if a suitable date is free there. DOH does not tie you to the country you live in.
Bring the right papers
Print your Pearson VUE booking confirmation and carry the ID named in it. The name on your ID should match your booking exactly.

How to check DOH exam dates and centres from Pakistan

STEP 1
Get DOH approval on TAMM
Apply on TAMM with UAE PASS and your UIN, finish DataFlow verification and wait for DOH to approve your file. Non-residents create the UIN with a mobile number and email. See our DOH registration guide.
STEP 2
Pay the pre-booking fee in TAMM
DOH asks you to pay the booking fee inside TAMM first. Until you do, no Pearson link appears.
STEP 3
Open the Pearson link
After payment, a link to Pearson VUE appears in your TAMM application under the action menu. Use that link, not a fresh Pearson account made from Google.
STEP 4
Search your city
Type Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad and compare the centres and dates offered. Pick a date inside your 6-month approval window.
STEP 5
Pay, confirm and print
Pay the scheduling fee online, then save and print the confirmation. Check the centre address on it before exam day.

How to pay for exam booking?

This is where many candidates in Pakistan get stuck. There are two payments. The DOH booking fee is paid in TAMM. The Pearson VUE scheduling fee is paid online when you choose your date. Both are international card payments, and many Pakistani debit and credit cards have international online transactions switched off by default.

Before you start, call your bank and ask them to enable international e-commerce payments on your card, and check the limit. A declined payment is usually the bank, not TAMM or Pearson. Some candidates use a card from a family member abroad. If you do, keep the receipt, because the booking is still in your name. Older pages mentioned paying in cash at the centre or buying a voucher. We could not confirm either option for DOH exams, so do not rely on them.

Approval comes before booking, preparation does not
Use the weeks of DataFlow and DOH review to prepare. Practise DOH GP MCQs in timed mode while you wait.

Should I sit the DOH exam in Pakistan or in the UAE?

Sit it in Pakistan if a centre near you has a date that suits you. It is cheaper and you are rested. Some candidates who are already visiting the UAE book a UAE centre instead. The exam and result are the same wherever you sit it: the result appears on TAMM as PASS or FAIL, usually within 24 hours for a computer-based test.

If you need to change the date, a CBT booking can be rescheduled through TAMM up to 72 hours before the exam at no extra cost. Inside 72 hours you lose the slot. For other countries see DOH Pearson VUE exam in India, and for how the booking used to work see our older HAAD Pearson VUE exam schedule 2022 page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take the DOH exam in Pakistan?

Yes, if a Pearson VUE centre in Pakistan offers the DOH exam on a date within your approval window. You see the available centres only when you open the Pearson link from TAMM after DOH approval. If no Pakistani centre suits you, you can book a centre in another country, including the UAE.

Which cities in Pakistan have Pearson VUE centres?

Pearson VUE has authorised centres in major cities such as Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad/Rawalpindi. Not every centre delivers DOH exams, and the list changes, so always check the live list in the Pearson VUE booking screen or its test centre search.

Why is my Pakistani card declined for the DOH exam fee?

Most often the card is not enabled for international online payments. Ask your bank to switch on international e-commerce transactions and check your limit, then try again. The DOH fee is paid in TAMM and the scheduling fee on the Pearson VUE site.

Do I need a job offer before I book the DOH exam from Pakistan?

No. You can apply on TAMM, complete verification and sit the exam without a job offer. An Abu Dhabi facility must link you before the licence is issued, which usually happens after you pass.

Is the DOH exam conducted by Prometric in Pakistan?

No. The DOH Abu Dhabi exam is delivered by Pearson VUE. Prometric delivers the DHA (Dubai) and MOHAP exams, which are separate licences.

Your Comments

Readers have asked us these questions over time. Tap any question to open it and read our reply.

dr faraz (Karachi): can I sit the DOH exam in the UAE on a visit visa?

"hi , im interested to sit for HAAD/DOH Pearson vue exam . there is no centers in karachi or Pakistan. is it possible i can come to dubai/abu dhabi on visit visa and take the DOH/HAAD exam locally?"
dr faraz
Medical Qualification:mbbs
City Country:Karachi

Team Interface: Check the Pearson link in your TAMM account first, as Pakistani centres that offer DOH exams appear there after approval. If none suits you, you can choose a UAE centre instead; the exam and result are the same. We have not seen a DOH rule that requires UAE residency to sit the exam, but entry and visa rules are set by UAE immigration, so confirm those before you travel.
Suhad (UAE): best reference, pass mark and sample papers for the DOH general dentist exam

"Im going to do haad exam what is the best reference to study and what pass mark and is the DOH GP dentist exams papers samples are available"
Suhad
Medical Qualification:GP dentist
City Country:UAE

Team Interface: The DOH General Dentist exam is a computer-based test of 150 MCQs in 3 hours. DOH does not publish a pass mark (it sets a cut-score internally) or release past papers. Our DOH general dentist exam page and DOH General Dentist Qbank cover the topics.
renju (Trivandrum, India): how to register, exam centre in India, dates and fees

"what the proceedure for registering the exam.where is the exam centre inindia.please give the dates as wellas exam fees details"
renju
Medical Qualification:gnm
City Country:trivandrum,india

Team Interface: Register on TAMM, complete DataFlow and wait for DOH approval; then you book through Pearson VUE. There are no fixed exam dates. With a GNM diploma you would usually fit the Assistant Nurse title, as Registered Nurse needs a bachelor's degree. For centres in India see DOH Pearson VUE exam in India; current fees show in TAMM.
Victor R. Baloco Jr. (Riyadh, from Philippines): DOH respiratory therapist exam centre in Riyadh

"Good day! Am a graduate of BS Respiratory Therapy in Philippines and now working as RT in Riyadh,K.S.A. Am planning to take HAAD exam for RT here in Riyadh, please kindly send me details where in Riyadh the authorized test center and the contact info and the process of scheduling. thank you"
Victor R. Baloco Jr.
Medical Qualification:Respiratory Therapist
City Country:Manila, Philippines

Team Interface: After DOH approves your application, the Pearson link in TAMM lists every centre that can deliver your exam, including any in Riyadh. You can check ahead with Pearson's test centre search. For booking help, Pearson's DOH candidate support is at HAADcustomerservices@pearson.com.
ajmal (Kerala, India): passing score for the DOH RN exam

"what is the score required for passing haad-rn exam"
ajmal
Medical Qualification:rn
City Country:Kerala, India

Team Interface: DOH does not publish a percentage. The pass mark is a cut-score set internally and the result shows only as PASS or FAIL on TAMM. The Registered Nurse exam is a CBT of 150 MCQs in 3 hours. See DOH exam passing score.
MINI (Abu Dhabi, UAE): pharmacist model papers, Arabic and exam pattern

"I would like to appear for HAAD exam for Pharmacist. Can you send me some of the model question papers.Do we have to pass Arabic for this? What is the pattern of exam ? Thank you."
MINI
Medical Qualification: M Pharm
City Country: Abu dhabi, UAE

Team Interface: You do not need Arabic: DOH exams are held in English. The pharmacist exam is a computer-based MCQ test, and DOH does not release model papers. Our DOH syllabus and study material page lists what to study.
Khalid waleed ali (Basra, Iraq): passing score for the DOH medical practitioner exam

"I want to know the score for pass the HAAD exam for medical practitioner Thanks"
Khalid waleed ali
Medical Qualification: M.B.ch.B
City Country: Basra/Iraq

Team Interface: There is no published passing percentage. DOH sets a cut-score internally and shows the result as PASS or FAIL on TAMM. The GP exam is a CBT of 120 MCQs in 2.5 hours; prepare until you score consistently well in timed mocks. See DOH exam passing score.

Book your slot, then make it count

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