Short answer: DHA’s CBT Guideline lists a 50 percent pass score for a Registered Nurse, Assistant Nurse and Registered Midwife, and 45 percent for the inactive Assistant Midwife title. Pages quoting 60, or 75 to 80, do not match it. DHA can change the pass score without updating the guideline, so check the current copy.
What is the pass mark for the DHA nurse exam?
Fifty percent for a Registered Nurse, according to DHA’s Computer Based Testing Guideline (cover “Updated - Sep 2026”), which we read on 15 and 16 October 2026. The result you receive is pass or fail only, so you will not see your own percentage. Meddex is independent and is not connected to the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) or Prometric.
Key facts and where they come from
From DHA’s CBT Guideline and Assessment Manual, read 15 and 16 October 2026.
- Registered Nurse (RNT0312), Assistant Nurse (ARN5061), Registered Midwife (MID5104): pass score 50 percent.
- Assistant Midwife, listed In-active (MID5101): 45 percent.
- 150 questions in 3 hours for each of these titles. The stated duration includes registration and introduction.
- Results are pass or fail only. Score and topic review are not shared. Source: guideline and Assessment Manual 4.6.
- DHA says it may change the content, format or pass score without updating the guideline.
What numbers do other pages give, and how do they compare?
These are claims seen on third-party pages and in search snippets on 21 October 2026. We do not name the sites.
| Claim seen | DHA’s guideline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 60 percent for nurses | 50 percent for a Registered Nurse | Does not match |
| 75 to 80 percent | 50 percent | Does not match |
| 60 to 70 percent depending on the test | 50 percent for the nursing titles | Does not match; 60 to 70 applies to some other titles |
| 45 to 50 percent | 50 percent for nurses, 45 percent for the inactive Assistant Midwife | Partly matches |
| 50 percent for a Registered Nurse | 50 percent | Matches |
Why do the numbers differ?
Three causes. First, other titles have higher scores: General Practice is 60, a General Dentist 60, a Pharmacist 60, and specialist physicians 55 to 70, so a figure from a physician page can land on a nurse page. Second, old material: a past version of the guideline or a model paper can carry a number that has since changed. Third, a round number is easier to repeat than 50 or 45. Our table of all titles lets you check any claim.
How should you use the number?
As a floor, not as a target. A pass score of 50 does not mean you can aim for half of the questions. DHA does not publish a blueprint with weights, so you cannot tell which half, and results are calculated from correct answers and the weighting of each domain, according to the Assessment Manual. A practice benchmark above 50 is sensible, and Meddex mocks show a planning benchmark of their own, which is not DHA’s figure. See what score to aim for in practice and the nurse facts at a glance.
Three habits for checking any exam number you read online
The same method works for any claim about an exam.
- Look for the source and the date. A figure with neither is a lead, not a fact.
- Check the title. Pass scores, question counts and times differ by title, so a nurse figure must come from the nurse row.
- Compare with the primary document. DHA’s guideline is public. If a page disagrees with it, trust the guideline and check its cover date.
What about domain weighting?
DHA’s Assessment Manual says results are calculated based on the number of correct answers and the weighting of each domain. It does not publish the weights. So “I need half the questions right” is a simplification, even though the pass score is printed as a percentage. The safe plan is to cover every content area, since a weak area with a heavy weight could count for more than you expect. For the four nurse content areas see DHA exam for registered nurse, assistant nurse and midwife compared.
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This article is general educational guidance, not official advice. Exam rules, fees and timelines are set by the Dubai Health Authority and the test provider and can change, so always confirm the latest details on their official channels. Review of Meddex content by named, licensed clinicians is not complete yet. See how we write and check our content.
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