HAAD,
DHA,
MOH &
PROMETRIC (SAUDI, OMAN, QATAR, KUWAIT & BAHRAIN)
CBT & OSCE(UK),
NCLEX-RN (USA, CANADA & AUSTRALIA)
ACLS,
IELTS,
SPOKEN ENGLISH,
BLS &
ACLS
St. Paul’s is a MOH coaching centre in Kerala and MOH coaching centre in Ernakulam, offering MOH exam preparation, online and offline coaching, study materials, mock tests, practice sessions, and licensing support for healthcare professionals. The programme provides structured training, expert guidance, exam-focused preparation, and personalized support to help candidates prepare confidently for the MOH licensing exam.
If you're a medical professional looking to practice in the UAE, the MOH exam is a mandatory step for General Practitioners working in MOH-approved facilities. This guide from St. Paul’s MOH Coaching Academy in Kerala walks through the exam process, eligibility, and how to prepare for it. Our MOH coaching course brings together expert training, learning materials, and one-on-one guidance to help candidates pass with confidence. The academy runs both online and offline batches for nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals.
The MOH exam is a licensing test for healthcare professionals aiming to work in MOH-approved hospitals and clinics across Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah. It checks your medical knowledge, clinical skills, and readiness to deliver quality care. Training at St. Paul’s covers every stage of that process, with individual attention, current material, and regular mock exams to track how you're progressing.
Passing the MOH exam validates your clinical knowledge and clears the way to work in UAE hospitals, clinics, and government health authorities. It's the credential that opens that door. With experienced faculty and hands-on practice sessions, St. Paul’s has helped a good number of medical students clear this exam and start their healthcare careers in the UAE.
Preparation here focuses on thorough coverage, one-on-one mentoring, and hands-on practice, delivered through both online and offline classes so students from anywhere can join. That includes learning materials, mock tests, OET practice, and step-by-step guidance.
» Recognized MBBS or equivalent medical degree
» Minimum of two years of clinical experience after internship
» Valid passport and attested educational certificates
» Good Standing Certificate from your Medical Council or Health Authority
All candidates need to submit these certificates during the MOH exam application process before coaching, training, and exam scheduling can proceed.
► Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
► Duration: 3 hours
► Number of Questions: 150
► Subjects Covered:
• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Psychiatry
• Preventive & Community Medicine
Course material at St. Paul’s covers all six subjects in depth, backed by online learning modules.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Built around the latest MOH exam guidelines
• Experienced Faculty: Doctors and trainers with years of medical coaching behind them
• Mock Exams & Simulation Tools: Regular practice under real exam conditions
• Personalized Mentoring: One-on-one support throughout
• Flexible Learning Options: Online and offline formats for working professionals
• Exam Preparation Materials: Current resources plus OET training
Working medical professionals are welcome to join private MOH coaching sessions at times that suit them. With flexible timing and individual attention, you can study around your job rather than instead of it.
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1. Passport (Front and Back)
2. Photo (White background).
3. Degree/ Diploma certificate.
4. Mark cards of all years
5. Transcript
6. Experience letters.
7. Still working if applicable
8. Registration certificate
9. Good standing letter.
10. Updated CV
11. Basic Life Support card.
12. 10th Certificate.
13. 12th Certificate.
The MOH license runs for one year, and you need to renew it within three months of expiry to keep it active. Plan your exam prep and licensing timeline with that window in mind.
It's recognized across five Emirates: Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain. It won't get you into Dubai or Abu Dhabi on its own, since those need the DHA or HAAD exam respectively.
No, not directly. MOH covers work in the northern Emirates only. Moving to Dubai means passing the DHA exam, though there is a process to transfer an existing MOH license across to DHA.
Yes. Prometric runs the MOH exam at test centres in India among other countries. Structured coaching, mentoring, and updated material tend to improve results going into it.
For nurses, it's the Ministry of Health license that allows practice in MOH-approved facilities across the UAE, aside from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Passing it signals you meet international healthcare standards.
Start with the syllabus for your specific profession, whether nurse, doctor, pharmacist, or lab technician, and build a daily study plan around it. Practice MCQs, revise weak spots, and take mock tests to simulate the real thing. Coaching adds structured material, expert guidance, and (where useful) OET preparation resources on top of self-study.
Fees generally fall between AED 200 and 300 depending on your profession, plus Dataflow verification charges. These figures shift over time, so confirm current costs before enrolling.
It's computer-based and held at authorized Prometric centres, not on paper. You can schedule it online, though the test itself happens in person.
St. Paul’s Coaching Centre in Ernakulam offers structured MOH coaching with updated study materials, mock tests, and expert guidance for healthcare professionals.
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