MOHAP Exam Reattempt & Re-sitting Rules (2026)
MOHAP Exam Reattempt & Re-sitting Quick Summary
Candidates who fail the MOHAP Prometric exam can usually reattempt the examination within the allowed attempt limits after rebooking through the Prometric system. Additional fees and waiting periods may apply depending on current MOHAP policies.
How many attempts for MOHAP exam are allowed?
A healthcare professional who has failed either exam in UAE, like DHA, MOHAP, or DOH exam for upto 3 times across any of these health authorities, cannot attempt any of these exams fourth time. Unless, candidate apply after one year duration, secure clinical experience, update Dataflow PSV and register for Prometric exam again. If a candidate does not succeed to secure pass in fourth attempts, he will be disqualified for any post in UAE across the existing health authorities.
How to re-sit /re-attempt for MOHAP exam?
After failing third time in your MOHAP/DHA/DOH exam attempt, candidate can only re-sit/re-attempt any of these exam after fulfilling required one year duration lapse. Once, the duration is passed then you can register for Prometric exam, ensuring that you have prepared well this time with best MOH study material /Qbank. The candidate must also declare the previous number of failed attempts across any health authority during registration process.
What if one could not attend the exam, will that also be failed attempt?
Such attempt where you could not physically appear in the exam is NOT counted as failed attempt but No-show is marked as your result, which is different then appearing in exam but failing to pass it. However, candidate will lose examination fee and will be required to re-register.
If a candidate repeatedly do not appear in the exam then the authority may restrict you to rebook the exam.
Does failing MOHAP exam affect future licensing chances?
Failing once does not usually permanently damage future opportunities. Many successful healthcare professionals:
- pass on second or third attempt
- improve preparation strategies
- strengthen clinical understanding
However:
- repeated failures may raise concerns
- some employers prefer first-attempt passes
- multiple failures may affect confidence and timelines
What happens if my eligibility expires before reattempt?
If eligibility expires, candidates may need:
- eligibility renewal
- updated Good Standing Certificate
- renewed application fees
- additional DHA/MOHAP review
Sometimes authorities may also request:
- updated experience proof
- fresh documents
- renewed employer verification
Do I need to pay the Prometric fee again after failing?
Yes, candidates generally need to pay a new Prometric exam fee for every reattempt. Additional costs may also occur if:
- eligibility expires
- documents require renewal
- rescheduling fees apply
Most exam-related fees are usually non-refundable.
