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OMSB (Oman) Licensing Guide for Nurses

Official 2025–2026 OMSB (Oman) licensing pathway for nurses: fees (OMR 170 – OMR 190), passing score (50% – 55%), exam pattern (100 MCQs, 150 minutes (2.5 hours)), DataFlow checklist, and free practice questions.

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Exam Pattern & Passing Score

Updated 2026-09-11

Official Exam Title	OMSB Registered Nurse Qualifying Examination
Passing Score Threshold	50% – 55%
Total Questions & Format	100 MCQs (Computer-Based Test (Prometric), Single Best Answer)
Exam Duration	150 minutes (2.5 hours)
Permitted Attempts	Up to 3 attempts
Licensing Jurisdiction	Sultanate of Oman (Ministry of Health)

Official Fee Structure & Estimated Budget

Approx. Converted Rates

The total investment to obtain your OMSB (Oman) license includes authority credentialing, document verification via DataFlow, and the Prometric CBT seat fee:

Expense Component	Official Cost	Estimated USD / INR Reference
Authority Application & Credentialing	OMR 20 (~$52 USD)	Paid online during registration
DataFlow Primary Source Verification (PSV)	OMR 70 – OMR 90 (~$182 – $234 USD)	Includes education, license & employment
Prometric CBT Examination Fee	OMR 80 (~$208 USD / ₹17,500 INR)	Paid to Prometric at seat reservation
Total Estimated Budget	OMR 170 – OMR 190	$442 – $494 USD (₹37,000 – ₹42,000 INR)

*Note: Currency exchange rates fluctuate. Exact Prometric booking fees vary slightly depending on international bank processing and local taxes.

Exam Blueprint & Topic Distribution

Questions on the OMSB (Oman) Nurse examination are distributed across the following core clinical categories:

Medical-Surgical Nursing (35%)

Maternal & Newborn (20%)

Pediatrics (15%)

Pharmacology & Safety (15%)

Ethics (15%)

Required Documents for DataFlow & Eligibility

Ensure you possess clear, color-scanned copies of the following documents before initiating your primary source verification (PSV):

BSc Nursing / Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) certificate
Official academic transcripts and consolidated mark sheets
Nursing council registration certificate / professional license
Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) from State Nursing Council (valid 6 months)
Clinical experience letters verifying minimum 2 years of continuous clinical practice

Prometric Test Centers & Candidate Scheduling

Once your OMSB (Oman) eligibility number is generated, you can schedule your examination on Prometric.com at any authorized testing center worldwide. Popular testing centers for Gulf candidates include:

India & Kerala

Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad

Pakistan & Philippines

Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Manila, Cebu City

Middle East (GCC)

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Muscat, Manama

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the OMSB (Oman) Nurses exam?

The official passing score for the OMSB (Oman) Nurse exam is 50% – 55%. Candidates are assessed on a scaled scoring system across all blueprint domains.

How much does the OMSB (Oman) Nurses exam cost?

The estimated total cost is OMR 170 – OMR 190 ($442 – $494 USD / approx. ₹37,000 – ₹42,000 INR). This includes the initial authority credentialing fee (OMR 20 (~$52 USD)), DataFlow Primary Source Verification (OMR 70 – OMR 90 (~$182 – $234 USD)), and the Prometric CBT booking fee (OMR 80 (~$208 USD / ₹17,500 INR)).

How many questions are on the OMSB (Oman) Nurse exam, and how long does it take?

The exam consists of 100 MCQs administered over 150 minutes (2.5 hours) in a Computer-Based Test (Prometric), Single Best Answer format.

Where can I take the OMSB (Oman) Prometric examination?

The exam can be scheduled at any authorized Prometric testing center worldwide, including test centers in India (Kerala: Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram; Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai), Pakistan (Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi), the Philippines (Manila, Cebu), and across the GCC.

What is the DataFlow Primary Source Verification (PSV) process?

DataFlow verifies your educational credentials, council registration licenses, certificates of good standing, and employment experience letters directly with the issuing institutions. You must obtain a positive DataFlow PSV report to receive your exam eligibility letter.