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Kuwait MOH exam preparation for all 79 specialties
Original MCQ question banks weighted to the 9 official Prometric blueprints — General Practitioner, Internal Medicine, Registered Nurse and more — plus clearly labelled study curricula for 70 other healthcare specialties.
- 79Specialties
- 9Official blueprints
- 150MCQs per exam
- 170Minutes + break
Official Prometric blueprints
The 9 Kuwait MOH exams with a published blueprint
Verified against Prometric’s “Kuwait Licensing Exam” document on 1 November 2026. Click a column to sort.
| Code | Exam | Questions | Time | Pass mark | Attempts | Question bank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANES | AnesthesiaRadiology & Tech · 12 sections | 150 | 190 min | Registrar 65% · Senior 70% | 3 | $95Subscribe |
| DERM | DermatologyMedicine · 13 sections | 150 | 170 min | Registrar 65% · Senior 70% | 3 | $95Subscribe |
| GP | General PractitionerPrimary Care · 4 sections | 150 | 170 min | 60% | 3 | $95Subscribe |
| ICU | Critical Care (Intensive Care)Medicine · 13 sections | 150 | 170 min | Registrar 65% · Senior 70% | 3 | $95Subscribe |
| IM | Internal MedicineMedicine · 13 sections | 150 | 170 min | Registrar 65% · Senior 70% | 3 | $95Subscribe |
| LAB | Lab TechnicianLaboratory · 6 sections | 150 | 170 min | 60% | 3 | $65Subscribe |
| OB/GYN | Obstetrics and GynecologyOB/GYN & Peds · 10 sections | 150 | 170 min | Registrar 65% · Senior 70% | 3 | $95Subscribe |
| OPH | OphthalmologySurgery · 10 sections | 150 | 170 min | Registrar 65% · Senior 70% | 2 | $95Subscribe |
| RN | Registered NurseNursing · 4 sections | 150 | 170 min | 60% | 3 | $55Subscribe |
All exams: 150 computer-based MCQs, 10-minute break included. Specialist pass marks: 65% Registrar / 70% Senior. Source: Prometric (PDF).
Blueprint explorer
See exactly how many questions come from each subject
Prometric publishes the number of questions per section for each of the nine exams. Pick an exam to see its official distribution — our question banks follow the same split, so you spend your time where the marks are.
Open the full exam guideOfficial section totals add up to 150. Subject to change upon department review.
79-specialty directory
Every Kuwait MOH specialty, honestly mapped
For each specialty we show whether an official blueprint exists, whether it is part of one, or whether we provide a suggested curriculum.
Kuwait MOH licensing
From application to exam day
A simple overview of the licensing path. Our registration guide explains every step and what is — and isn’t — officially published.
- 1Confirm your exam category
- 2Apply via the MOH licensing portal
- 3Credential verification
- 4Receive exam eligibility
- 5Schedule with Prometric
- 6Sit the 150-MCQ exam
New for 2027: KMLE & KDLE. News reports describe a new Kuwait Medical Licensing Examination (KMLE) and Kuwait Dental Licensing Examination (KDLE) for new graduates from 1 January 2027, run through KIMS. What we know so far →
Why candidates choose us
Accurate, original and built on the official blueprints
Blueprint-weighted
For the nine official exams, questions follow Prometric’s published section counts exactly.
Every option explained
Why the right answer is right — and why each of the other three options is wrong.
Honest labelling
We never invent blueprints. Unofficial curricula are clearly marked as such.
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Kuwait MOH exam FAQs
What is the Kuwait MOH exam?
It is the computer-based licensing exam that the Kuwait Ministry of Health (Medical Licensing Department) requires for many healthcare professionals. It is delivered by Prometric at test centres worldwide. Prometric’s official document calls it the “Kuwait Licensing Exam”.
Which Kuwait MOH exams have an official blueprint?
Prometric publishes official blueprints for nine exams: General Practitioner, Internal Medicine, Registered Nurse, Ophthalmology, Critical Care, Anesthesia, Dermatology, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Lab Technician.
What is the format of the Kuwait MOH exam?
Each of the nine published exams has 150 computer-based multiple-choice questions in 170 minutes plus a 10-minute break (Anesthesia: 190 minutes). Candidates have three attempts at least six weeks apart (Ophthalmology: two).
What is the Kuwait MOH exam passing score?
According to Prometric’s document: 60% for General Practitioner, Registered Nurse and Lab Technician; for the specialist exams, 65% at Registrar level and 70% at Senior level.
Is KMLE the same as the Kuwait MOH Prometric exam?
Not exactly. News reports from 2026 describe a new Kuwait Medical Licensing Examination (KMLE) and Kuwait Dental Licensing Examination (KDLE) for new graduates, run by KIMS from 1 January 2027. The current Prometric exam covers registrar and senior grades. Check official MOH/KIMS announcements for details.
What if my specialty has no official blueprint?
For the other 70 specialties we provide a suggested study curriculum and question bank, clearly labelled as not official. Confirm your exam category with the Kuwait Ministry of Health before booking.
Is this website affiliated with Kuwait MOH or Prometric?
No. KMLE Exam is an independent preparation provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Kuwait Ministry of Health, KIMS or Prometric.
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