Updated August 2026 • DHA General Practice

DHA GP Exam 2026: Eligibility, Format, Syllabus & Preparation Guide

Preparing for the DHA GP exam in 2026 requires understanding both the examination and the wider Dubai Health Authority professional-licensing pathway.

For General Practitioner candidates, ExamCure's current reference uses the published DHA General Practice CBT format of 150 multiple-choice questions, a 3-hour examination duration and a published 60% pass score.

This guide explains DHA GP eligibility, DataFlow verification, exam format, syllabus and high-yield clinical areas, preparation strategy, MCQ practice, mock exams, Sheryan registration and the route from passing the assessment to professional licence activation.

Important: Passing the DHA assessment alone does not give a doctor permission to practise. Professional registration and licence activation are separate stages.

Start your DHA GP preparation with a free diagnostic, then review the syllabus and choose a study plan for your weak areas.

DHA GP Exam 2026 — Quick Facts

Exam
DHA General Practice Assessment
Format
Computer-based assessment
Questions
150 MCQs
Duration
3 hours
Published pass score
60%
Licensing authority
Dubai Health Authority
Application system
Sheryan
Credential verification
Primary Source Verification / DataFlow
Licence after exam
Not automatic — registration and facility-led licence activation are separate steps

The DHA GP pathway at a glance

DHA's professional-licensing system separates eligibility, verification, assessment, professional registration and licence activation. The exact requirements depend on the professional title and the applicant's qualification and practice history.

1
Check Eligibility

Review the current PQR and complete the DHA Self-Assessment Tool.

2
Complete PSV

Complete Primary Source Verification for the credentials required in your application.

3
Complete Assessment

Pass the required DHA assessment when one applies to your professional route.

4
Get Registered

Submit the professional-registration application through Sheryan.

5
Activate Licence

An eligible DHA-licensed facility activates the approved registration.

DHA GP Eligibility Requirements

DHA considers the applicant's full professional profile rather than the examination result alone. This can include medical qualifications, internship, relevant clinical experience, professional registration, Good Standing, continuity of practice, Primary Source Verification and the applicable assessment requirement.

Eligibility can differ between applicants, so another doctor's result should not be used as proof that the same pathway applies to you.

Read the dedicated eligibility guide:
DHA GP Eligibility Criteria 2026

For the supporting paperwork, continue to Part 2: documents, DataFlow and common rejection issues.

DataFlow and Primary Source Verification

Primary Source Verification confirms credentials with the original issuing organisations. A positive verification result supports the DHA application, but it does not by itself determine eligibility or issue a professional licence.

Applicants should ensure that submitted qualifications, experience documents, professional registrations and other required records are authentic and that issuing organisations can respond through the authorised verification process.

For the complete verification workflow:
DHA DataFlow Process — Step-by-Step Guide

DHA GP Exam Format 2026

The DHA General Practice assessment is a computer-based examination. ExamCure's current DHA GP reference material uses the published format of 150 multiple-choice questions with a 3-hour total duration and a published 60% pass score.

DHA can update assessment requirements, examination instructions or professional rules. Verify the current DHA and Prometric information applicable to your application before booking.

DHA GP Exam Syllabus: What Should You Study?

Preparation should focus on broad, safe General Practice clinical decision-making. High-value study areas include common chronic diseases, acute medical problems, emergencies, pediatrics, women's health, common surgical presentations, preventive care, psychiatry, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology, evidence-based medicine and Family Medicine principles.

Do not rely on invented subject percentages. Use the official content areas together with your own diagnostic weaknesses to decide where to spend the most study time.

Dedicated syllabus and topics guide:
DHA GP Exam Topics 2026: Syllabus & High-Yield Areas

For a broader overview of the content areas, read the DHA GP syllabus guide.

How to Prepare for the DHA GP Exam

Effective preparation should combine focused knowledge review, explanation-led clinical questions, assessment of weak areas and later timed simulation. Simply completing a large number of questions without analysing mistakes is less useful than a structured feedback loop.

Learn → Practise → Assess → Simulate

Learn Repair weak concepts with focused revision and concise study resources.
Practise Apply knowledge using clinical MCQs and detailed explanations.
Assess Identify recurring weak topics, reasoning errors and unsafe decisions.
Simulate Progress to longer timed blocks and mock tests for pacing and stamina.

Need a study schedule?

Choose a preparation framework based on your baseline and available study time.

DHA GP 4-, 8- and 12-Week Study Plan

Start with your weak areas

Not sure where your DHA GP preparation stands?

Start with the free DHA GP diagnostic to identify weaker clinical areas. Then use targeted MCQ practice to repair those gaps before progressing to longer timed blocks and full mock examinations.

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DHA GP MCQ Practice and Question Strategy

Test clinical reasoning before moving into intensive question-bank preparation.

Review the explanation after each question, including why the alternatives are less appropriate. Keep a short error log and revisit weak concepts before moving to longer mixed-topic blocks. Focus on clinical reasoning rather than memorising answer patterns.

DHA GP Practice Questions

DHA GP Mock Tests and Exam Simulation

Use timed mock examinations later in preparation to practise pacing and exam stamina. Review incorrect and uncertain answers afterwards, then return to focused revision and MCQ practice where gaps remain. A practice score is feedback on preparation, not a guarantee of the official result.

Continue Your DHA GP Preparation

Choose the preparation level that matches your current stage. Start free if you are still identifying weaknesses, use the MCQ Bank for structured question practice, and move to mock tests when you are ready to practise pacing and exam stamina.

Free DHA GP Guide & Diagnostic

Start with 25 diagnostic GP MCQs, explanations, a DHA GP roadmap and study planner.

Start Free DHA GP Diagnostic

DHA GP MCQ Bank

Best when your main need is high-volume clinical question practice, explanation-led learning and weak-area identification.

Explore DHA GP MCQ Bank

DHA GP Mock Tests

Best later in preparation when you want longer timed, mixed-topic practice for pacing, stamina and readiness assessment.

View DHA GP Mock Tests

Complete DHA GP Preparation Programme

One structured pathway combining the MCQ Bank, Mock Tests, Crash Notes, study resources and assessments.

Explore Complete DHA GP Programme

Sheryan Registration and DHA Licence Activation

Completing the exam does not finish the DHA licensing journey. Applicable verification and assessment requirements must be satisfied before the professional-registration process can be completed.

After professional registration is approved, an eligible DHA-licensed healthcare facility can complete the licence-activation process.

Explore the full licensing pathway

Review registration, assessment and licence-activation steps in one dedicated guide.

DHA Licence Process for Doctors 2026
For the Sheryan workflow:
DHA Sheryan Registration Guide 2026

DHA GP Exam Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DHA GP exam syllabus?

The syllabus covers broad General Practice clinical decision-making, including common medical conditions, emergencies, pediatrics, women's health, surgical presentations, preventive care and other primary-care topics. Use the current DHA content areas and the dedicated syllabus guides linked above rather than assumed subject percentages.

How should I prepare for the DHA GP exam?

Use the Learn → Practise → Assess → Simulate framework: review weak concepts, practise clinical MCQs with explanations, assess recurring errors and progress to timed mock examinations. Start with a diagnostic and adapt your study plan to your current knowledge and available time.

How many questions are in the DHA GP exam?

The current ExamCure DHA GP reference is based on the published General Practice CBT format of 150 multiple-choice questions.

How long is the DHA GP exam?

The published General Practice CBT duration currently referenced by ExamCure is three hours.

What is the DHA GP pass score?

The published General Practice pass score currently referenced by ExamCure is 60%. Always verify the current assessment information before booking.

Does passing the DHA GP exam automatically give me a licence?

No. Assessment is only one part of the professional pathway. Registration approval and facility-led licence activation are separate steps.

Is a positive DataFlow report the same as DHA eligibility?

No. Primary Source Verification confirms credential verification. DHA determines whether the complete professional profile satisfies the requirements for the requested professional title.

How long should I study?

There is no single preparation period suitable for every candidate. Base your schedule on your starting level, weak areas and available study time.

Official DHA references

Candidates should verify current regulatory and assessment requirements through DHA, Sheryan and the official examination provider before application or booking.

Disclaimer: ExamCure is an independent educational preparation provider and is not affiliated with DHA or Prometric. Regulatory requirements and assessment rules may change.