According to the latest DHA CBT guideline, the exam includes:

• Exam Format: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Questions: 150
• Exam Duration: 3 Hours
• Passing Score: 65%
• Exam Fee: USD 280 (subject to change by DHA)

Eligibility depends on the latest DHA Professional Qualification Requirements. In general, applicants should have:

• A recognized primary medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
• A recognized postgraduate qualification in Endocrinology or Internal Medicine with Endocrinology specialization
• The required post qualification clinical experience specified by DHA
• A valid medical license or registration from the home country or country of practice
• Successful Primary Source Verification (DataFlow) of qualifications and experience

The exam is considered moderately challenging because it tests practical clinical decision making rather than memorization alone.

Questions often present patient scenarios involving diabetes management, thyroid disorders, adrenal diseases, metabolic bone disorders, and endocrine emergencies.

Candidates who regularly manage endocrine patients and revise current clinical guidelines generally perform better.

DHA recommends preparing from well recognized endocrinology references, including:

• Williams Textbook of Endocrinology
• Oxford Textbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes
• Greenspan's Basic and Clinical Endocrinology
• Professionalism and Ethics Handbook
• Essentials of Patient Safety

The most effective approach is to combine blueprint based revision with regular clinical MCQ practice. A practical preparation strategy includes:

• Divide the syllabus into the official DHA domains.
• Begin with diabetes, thyroid, pituitary and adrenal disorders.
• Create short diagnostic and treatment algorithms for common conditions.
• Practice interpreting laboratory results every day.
• Review medications, contraindications and monitoring requirements.
• Complete timed MCQ sets instead of studying only from textbooks.
• Keep a record of incorrect answers and revise those topics repeatedly.
• Take at least one full length mock exam before the actual test.
• Reserve the final week for emergencies, laboratory patterns, patient safety and treatment decisions.

Candidates should aim to understand why an answer is correct rather than memorize isolated facts.

Yes. Many questions are case based and require you to interpret symptoms, laboratory findings, imaging results, and treatment options.

Rather than testing isolated facts, the exam evaluates your clinical judgment in everyday endocrine practice.

Yes. Candidates who do not pass may apply again according to DHA assessment policies.

There is no mandatory waiting period after an attempt, although you must complete the reapplication process and schedule a new assessment.

The examination is delivered through Prometric's computer based testing network.

Eligible candidates can schedule the exam at authorized Prometric test centers in many countries worldwide after completing the DHA application process.

No. Practice questions are valuable for understanding the exam format and identifying weak areas, but they should be combined with thorough study of endocrinology concepts, current clinical guidelines, patient safety principles, and evidence based management.

Using realistic mock exams alongside textbook revision provides the best preparation.

Preparation time varies depending on your clinical experience.

Most candidates benefit from 6 to 10 weeks of focused study that includes guideline review, textbook revision, and regular MCQ practice.

Those returning to endocrinology after a long gap may require additional preparation time to refresh core concepts.