DHA Exam Fees 2026 for Indian Applicants (Complete Breakdown)

The DHA exam fees for Indian applicants in 2026 typically range from AED 2,800 to AED 5,300 (approximately ₹73,400 to ₹1.37 lakh), depending on the profession and application requirements. The total cost includes four separate charges: Sheryan registration, DataFlow verification, Prometric exam, and licence activation, each paid at different stages through the respective platforms.

Here is a breakdown of the DHA exam fee structure for Indian applicants:

Exchange Rate: 1 AED = INR 26

The Prometric DHA exam fee for Indian applicants typically ranges from AED 660 to AED 1,028 (approximately ₹17,200 to ₹26,800), depending on the profession and professional title. Check your exact title in DHA’s Mode of Exam per Speciality list on the Sheryan portal to determine the applicable fee, as some speciality professions require an oral assessment.

The table below lists DHA exam fees for various professions.

Some consultant and speciality titles are assessed through an oral assessment instead of a computer-based test. The DHA oral assessment fee ranges from AED 250 to AED 2,000 (approximately INR 5,700 to INR 45,600), depending on your professional category and whether you choose a normal or urgent assessment. 

Here is an overview of the DHA oral assessment fee for different professional categories.

The DHA DataFlow process is a Primary Source Verification (PSV) system that checks education, work history, and licenses of medical workers. DHA fee for DataFlow Verification ranges from AED 935 to AED 1235 (INR 24,250 to 32,200) based on how many documents you submit and your professional category.

Here are typical DHA DataFlow Verification fees for different professions.

• Nurses and Allied Health: AED 935 (INR 24,250) 
• Doctors and Dentists: AED 1,235 (INR 32,200)
• Additional Documents: AED 300 (INR 7,800) per document.

Once you clear the DHA exam, you can apply for a DHA License to legally practice in Dubai. The DHA licence activation fee starts at AED 1,000 (INR 26,000) for nurses, midwives, allied health and T&CM professionals. Physicians and dentists pay AED 3,000 (INR 78,200) for a 1-year full-time licence. The DHA licence fee depends on both your category and how many years of licence validity you choose. A longer validity period costs proportionally less per year than renewing annually.

The table below outlines DHA licence fees by category and duration.

Note: The DHA adds a standard Knowledge and Innovation Fee (typically AED 20) at checkout on top of various transactions processed through the Sheryan Portal.

Physicians and dentists generally pay INR 64,000 more in DHA fees than nurses, midwives and allied health workers due to higher license fees and additional document verification. 

The table below summarises the DHA exam fee for different professions. 

Along with the official DHA exam and license fees, you should also budget for the following additional costs:

• Attestation and translation: INR 500-1,000
• MOFA Attestation: AED 150 (INR 3,900) per document
• Courier charges: AED 40-150 (INR 1,000-3,900) plus taxes.
• Study resources and coaching: INR 5,000- INR 20,000
• Travel cost for oral assessment: INR 20,000-30,000

You can pay each DHA fee separately through the platform that manages that stage of your application.

• Sheryan payments: Pay the registration and licence activation fees by credit or debit card through your Sheryan account.
• DataFlow payments: Pay the Primary Source Verification (PSV) fee through the DataFlow portal after you upload your documents and receive your exact package cost.
• Prometric payments: Pay by credit or debit card when you book your CBT slot through the Prometric website. You need your DHA Unique ID and Eligibility ID generated through Sheryan to complete the booking.

Note: Cash or bank cheque is not accepted.

No. DHA and Prometric maintain a strict no-refund policy, including cases involving personal hardship, illness, or a name mismatch in your documents. Before paying the DHA exam fee, check your name, professional category, and speciality carefully. A mismatch in your Prometric booking or documents can cause the loss of your exam fee.

• Cancellation: No refund is offered after paying the Prometric exam fee in case of cancellations. 
• Retake: Pay the applicable Prometric DHA exam fee again for another attempt. DHA does not offer a discount.

Getting your DataFlow verification and Prometric booking right the first time can help you avoid paying DHA exam fees again and losing valuable time. So check your documents and professional details carefully before making each payment. 

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