This certification preparation program is reviewed by Dr. Ran Wilkosin, MD, FACP, FRCP, Chief Advisor at Royal Medical Pathways, for alignment with current sittings and registry requirements.
What is NHRA?
- Full name
- National Health Regulatory Authority Bahrain
- Administering body
- The NHRA exam is required for medical practitioners in the Kingdom of Bahrain
- Purpose
- Licensing for healthcare professionals in Bahrain.
- Format
- Written Assessment
- 2026-2027 cycle
- Sittings open across the 2026-2027 academic year — contact us for the next available date.
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Overview
The NHRA exam is required for medical practitioners in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Exam Structure
Written Assessment
- Specialty-specific MCQs.
Eligibility & Registration
- NHRA portal registration.
How to Register for NHRA in 2026
Check NHRA eligibility
Verify your qualifications meet the NHRA requirements for the 2026-2027 cycle.
Speak with a Royal Medical Pathways advisor
Book a free consultation to map your prep plan and decide which study package suits your timeline and budget.
Register for NHRA
Complete the official registration on the NHRA portal and confirm your sitting window.
Receive your tailored study plan
Get a structured study schedule, syllabus-aligned materials and mentor calls scheduled around your test date.
Sit the exam
Attend your NHRA sitting with confidence, supported by structured preparation aligned to the real exam format.
Collect and verify your certificate
We assist with certificate collection, verification and onward registration with your regulator.
NHRA FAQs
What is the NHRA Bahrain exam?
The NHRA (National Health Regulatory Authority) exam is the licensing assessment healthcare professionals take to practise in Bahrain. It is administered at Prometric centres and covers clinical knowledge plus Bahrain healthcare regulations.
Who needs an NHRA licence in Bahrain?
All doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and allied health professionals seeking to work in Bahrain need NHRA licensure, which generally includes passing the NHRA computer-based exam after credential verification.
What is the NHRA exam format?
The NHRA exam is computer-based with multiple-choice questions tailored to your profession and specialty. It is taken at Prometric centres and the pass threshold is set by the NHRA for each profession.
How do I apply for NHRA Bahrain licensing?
You submit your qualifications and experience for primary source verification, receive eligibility approval from the NHRA, then book your Prometric exam. Your Bahraini employer typically sponsors the application.
How hard is the NHRA Bahrain exam?
Candidates who complete structured preparation report passing on their first attempt. The exam is comparable in difficulty to the other Gulf licensing exams (DHA, DOH, MOH, SCFHS) and rewards focused revision of high-yield clinical topics.
