What is MOH Exam Registration Procedure and Cost in India? (MOHAP UAE, 2026)
MOH Exam Registration from India Quick Summary
From India you register for the MOH UAE (MOHAP) exam online: apply for Health Professional Evaluation with UAE PASS and pay AED 500 (physicians and dentists), then pay DataFlow to verify your Indian degree, internship, council registration and experience, then book and pay Prometric at a centre in India if one offers the exam. MOHAP does not publish the DataFlow or Prometric amounts; you see them on the payment screens, charged to your Indian card in rupees at your bank's exchange rate.
Indian doctors and dentists ask us this more than almost anything else about the UAE: what exactly do I do, from here, and what will it cost me? The procedure is the same for every country. What changes is the paperwork you collect in India, how your Indian experience is counted, and how the payments land on an Indian card.
So this page stays on the India side. For every screen of the MOHAP application, read how to register for the MOHAP exam. For the fee table for all professions, see MOHAP exam cost. For test centres and exam day, see where the MOHAP test is held.
What is the MOH exam registration procedure from India?
Five steps. The first two happen entirely in India, and they decide how smoothly the rest goes.
Which Indian documents does MOHAP need?
MOHAP's list is the same for everyone. Here is what each item means when your training and work were in India:
| Document | Issued by in India | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS or BDS degree | Your university | Name must match your passport exactly. If the university has renamed itself, DataFlow may ask for proof. |
| Internship completion certificate | Your medical or dental college | Must show 12 months with start and end dates. MOHAP counts it separately from experience. |
| Registration certificate | National Medical Commission or your State Medical Council; for dentists, your State Dental Council | This is the licence that covers your Indian experience. Experience before the registration date does not count. |
| Experience letters | Each hospital or clinic, signed by HR or the Medical Superintendent | On letterhead, with your title, exact dates and full time status. Give a working email and phone for verification. |
| Good Standing Certificate | The council you are registered with | MOHAP wants it dated within 6 months, so request it close to your application. |
| Postgraduate degree (specialists) | Your university, or NBEMS for DNB | Upload the final degree certificate. For surgical specialties, keep your logbook ready. |
| Passport | Government of India | Valid, with the same spelling of your name as every other document. |
You do not need MEA apostille or UAE embassy attestation for the MOHAP evaluation, because DataFlow verifies the documents at source. Attestation can come up later for your residence visa or family visa; MOHAP registration and documents attestation explains when.
How does Indian experience count for MOHAP?
MOHAP counts experience from the date your professional licence was issued, and the licence has to cover the whole period. In India that licence is your NMC or State Medical Council registration (State Dental Council for dentists). Three situations catch Indian applicants out:
- Internship is not experience. The 2 years start after your internship ends.
- Training posts may not count. MOHAP states that training does not replace clinical experience. Junior residency in a postgraduate course is training; a paid senior residency after your degree is employment, and MOHAP decides how it treats it at evaluation.
- A gap of more than 2 years is not accepted. If you stopped working, for example to prepare for NEET PG, check the MOHAP clinical gap policy before you pay anything.
Specialists: the tier of an Indian MD, MS or DNB decides how much experience you need after it, and MOHAP makes that call, not a colleague who applied last year. Most Indian specialists we hear from also sit the Prometric exam, because a national postgraduate degree is not on the PQR exemption list. The exemption rules are on MOHAP exam exemption criteria.
What is the MOH exam cost in India?
There are three payments you make yourself, to three different organisations, plus a licence fee your employer pays later:
| Stage | Paid to | Amount | Paying from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professional Evaluation | MOHAP | AED 500 for physicians and dentists; AED 400 nurses and midwives; AED 300 allied health | Card payment online, debited in rupees |
| DataFlow verification | DataFlow Group | Shown on the payment link MOHAP sends; depends on your documents | Card payment online |
| Prometric exam | Prometric | Shown when you book; can vary by category and centre | Card payment at booking |
| Licence | MOHAP, paid by the hiring facility | Shown on the facility's application | Not paid from India |
Before you start, ask your bank to enable international online transactions on your debit or credit card. Most failed payments from India are simply that. Your bank converts the dirham amount at its own rate and usually adds a foreign currency markup, so the rupee figure on your statement will be a little higher than a straight conversion.
Budget for the India side too: the council fee for your Good Standing Certificate (it varies by state), courier charges if your university wants requests by post, and travel to the Prometric centre if it is not in your city. The cheapest way to keep costs down is to avoid paying twice: upload any earlier DataFlow report (for DHA, DOH or another Gulf regulator) so the same documents are not checked again, and do not book Prometric until you are ready, because a cancelled or missed appointment counts as an attempt.
Where can you sit the MOH UAE exam in India?
At a Prometric test centre. Prometric has centres in several Indian cities, but not every centre offers the MOH UAE exam on every date. Use the Locate tool on the Prometric MOH UAE exam page to see which Indian cities have seats before you plan travel. You do not need a UAE visa to sit the exam in India. Exam day rules are on where the MOHAP test is held.
Dentists can practise with the MOH UAE General Dentist QBank, and all specialty QBanks are listed on our MOH UAE exams page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register for the MOH UAE exam from India?
Yes. Registration is online through MOHAP's Health Professional Evaluation service using UAE PASS, and you do not need to be in the UAE. DataFlow verifies your Indian documents remotely, and you can sit the Prometric exam at a centre in India if one offers it.
How much does the MOH exam cost for an Indian doctor?
MOHAP charges AED 500 for the evaluation of physicians and dentists. DataFlow and Prometric fees are separate and are shown on their payment screens, as MOHAP does not publish them. Add Indian-side costs such as your council's Good Standing Certificate fee and your bank's foreign currency markup.
Which Indian registration counts as a licence for MOHAP?
Your registration with the National Medical Commission or a State Medical Council for doctors, or a State Dental Council for dentists. MOHAP counts experience only from the date that registration was issued and only for the period it covers.
Do I need MEA attestation of my Indian degree for MOHAP?
Not for the evaluation or the exam. DataFlow verifies your degree, internship, registration and experience directly with the issuing bodies. Attestation may still be needed later for residence or family visa procedures.
Does my Indian MD, MS or DNB exempt me from the MOHAP exam?
No. An Indian postgraduate degree can qualify you for a specialist title, depending on its PQR tier, but it is not on the PQR exam exemption list, so you still sit the Prometric exam.
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dr. pushpa (Hyderabad, India): registration procedure and cost for a senior resident
"hi.i am a senior resident doctor working in a government hospital in india. i wonder what is moh exam registration procedure and how moh exam processing cost is like. pls sir help me."
dr. pushpa
Medical Qualification: MBBS, MS
City, Country: Hyderabad, india
J RISHIRAJ (India): DataFlow approved in 2020, how to get a new date, negative marking
"My dataflow approved in May 2020 but i was not able to get exam date due to covid 19 pendamic. pls sir let me know that how can i get a new Prometric registration date and is there any negative marking also in this MOH exam."
J RISHIRAJ
Medical Qualification: MD
City, Country: india
Morenike (Nigeria): how to apply and schedule exam dates
"Hi sir/madam, i am general practitioner from nigeria. how to apply for moh exam and schedule exam dates. best regards."
Morenike
Medical Qualification: MD
City, Country: nigeria
Dr. Misbah Khatoon (UK): requirements and exemptions for an Obs and Gyn doctor and a dermatologist
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Dr. Misbah Khatoon
Medical Qualification: MBBS
City, Country: UK
Marry (Finland): prospects for doctors in Sharjah
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Marry
Medical Qualification: Doctor
City, Country: Finland
Anil (Chennai, India): general dentist with 6 years, how to register and exam dates
"good day, this anil from india. practicing as general dentist since 6 years. tell me how to register for moh exam, upcoming exam dates etc."
Anil
Medical Qualification: BDS
City, Country: chennai, India
Hassan (Algeria): where to find the exam schedule
"Want to know details for moh uae exam. how can i find new details for the schedule. pls help me. I have 12 years working experience want to know more details for this exam."
Hassan
Medical Qualification: Doctor
City, Country: Algerie
sadia parveen (Mumbai, India): lab technician, can I apply in UAE?
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sadia parveen
Medical Qualification: dmlt
City, Country: mumbai, india
Dr Abrar (Pakistan): age limit at 61
"hi.. what is the age limit for a doctor to apply for MOH exam. because i am 61 years old and have general practice expeirence in pakistan as well as in saudi arabia. pls reply with detail procedure. Thanking you."
Dr Abrar
Medical Qualification: MBBS, MS
City, Country: Pakistan
Manal Soddiqui (Lahore, Pakistan): house job in the UAE
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Manal Soddiqui
Medical Qualification: MBBS
City, Country: Lahore, Pakistan
Abdullah (Multan, Pakistan): physiotherapist salary in the UAE
"Dear Sir/Maadam. I am physiotherapist from multan. want to migrate to UAE for job. What the average salary for my profession in uae. pls reply sir."
Abdullah
Medical Qualification: BPT
City, Country: Multan, Pakistan
Yadav (Nepal): can a clinical biochemist sit the MOH exam in Nepal?
"hello.. i am a clinical biochemist and want to do job in UAE. Can i give moh exam in Nepal? pls anyone share more details."
Yadav
Medical Qualification: MSc Medical Biochemistry
City, Country: Nepal
Nauman Meer (Vellore, India): syllabus for pharmacists
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Nauman Meer
Medical Qualification: pharmacist
City, Country: Vellore. India
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