MOH License for Ayurveda Practitioner
Easy Steps to Qualify for a MOH Ayurveda Practitioner License from Your Home Country
If you are an Ayurveda Practitioner planning to work in Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, or Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE, you must obtain a license from the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) before you can legally practise. This guide explains the complete MOHAP licensing process for Ayurveda Practitioners — from eligibility and qualification requirements to DataFlow verification, exams, syllabus, costs, gap-of-practice rules, and licensing outcomes — so you can confidently start your career in the Northern Emirates.
Qualification and Experience Requirements
Ayurveda Practitioner
Pathway 1
Educational Level
Professional bachelor’s degree of Indian medicine – Ayurveda (BAMS- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) or equivalent of minimum five (5) years full-time duration including internship (Comprising of a minimum of 4500 hours of classroom theory and practical sessions and 1000 hours of internship training)
Experience
Two (2) years of experience post qualification in related field
Pathway 2
Educational Level
Accredited Ayurveda Medicine program over a three to four (3-4) years full time/equivalent, comprising a minimum of 2500 hours (classroom theory and practical sessions) followed by 500 hours of supervised internship training
Experience
Four (4) years of experience post qualification in related field
Pathway 2
Educational Level
Physician privileged to practice Traditional Indian Medicine with an accredited full-time Ayurveda training program comprising of a minimum of two professional examinations and at least 1500 hours (classroom theory and practical sessions) followed by 500 hours of supervised clinical training
Experience
Two (2) years of experience post qualification in related field
Additional Mandatory Requirements
- Valid Registration / License: Applicants must hold a valid professional license or registration from their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
- Good Standing Certificate (GSC): A valid GSC is required from the same licensing authority that issued your license(must be issued within the last 6 months).
- Ayurveda Practitioner must hold a valid BLS certificate.
- Applicants must submit their complete transcripts that indicate the theoretical and clinical hours as applicable.
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MOHAP Licensing Steps (Overview)
1.Create UAE Pass Account
Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. And Create account using Passport and Phone Number.
2. Apply for Health Profession Evaluation
Submit your qualifications, experience, and required documents for MOHAP Health Profession Evaluation.
3. DataFlow Verification
DataFlow verifies your educational certificates, licenses, and experience documents from original sources.
4. Exam
Pass the MOHAP Prometric Exam and Oral Assessment to prove your professional competency.
5. Download Evaluation Letter
Download the Evaluation Letter from MOHAP Website.
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MOHAP Licensing Process – Step by Step
1.Create UAE Pass Account
Account Creation
- Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Select create account and accept the terms.
- Enter your ID details or scan your Emirates ID/passport.
- Verify your contacts using the one-time passwords (OTP) sent to your phone and email.
- Complete facial recognition to verify your identity against official records.
- Set a security PIN to finish setup
Documents & Information Required
You can register for a national digital identity by downloading the UAE PASS App on your smartphone.
- Valid Passport
- Active Email ID
- Phone Number
2. Apply for Health Profession Evaluation
- Login to MOHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS to apply for the service.
- Select the Evaluation of Health Professional Service.
- Fill in the application form. Upload the necessary documents, including exam exemption documents (if available).
- Upload unlocked copies of all previous DataFlow reports (If available).
- Pay the application fees to proceed with submission.
Required Documents
Prepare clear scanned copies of the following documents (PDF/JPEG, legible and complete):
- Fees - AED 300 + Transaction Charges
- Education (qualification certificate)
- Academic Transcript / Mark Sheets
- All Experience Letters
- Valid Registration or Licensing Certificate
- Good Standing Certificate (GSC)
- Passport
- Passport Size Photo
Next steps after application submission
- If all the documents are correct as per MOHAP guidelines thanapplication will take you next step for DataFlow of documents.
- Mismatch / additional info – You may be asked for resubmission with additional documents or further clarification.
3. DataFlow Verification
Primary Source Verification (PSV)
An evaluation officer will review your application within the approved SLA – they will verify your documents and decide on the list of documents to be sent to DataFlow.
The system will send the payment link for you through email to make the payment to start your Primary Source Verification Process.
Processing Details
Fees
AED 935 + 5% VAT for below documents (1 Educational Certificates, 1 Health License Certificate, 1 Good Standing Certificate, 2 Experience Letters)
Processing Time
15 working days
- Additional document AED 300 + 5% VAT
Note: Some universities/authorities may charge extra for verification replies.
4. Exam
After getting the positive DataFlow report. The officer will determine whether you are required to take an exam or are exempt – you will be notified of the decision accordingly. If an exam is required, you will need to schedule it according to its type (written, oral, or prometric).
MOHAP Exam for Ayurveda Practitioner – Complete Details
Ayurveda Practitioner Exam
- Role: Ayurveda Practitioner
- Mode: Prometric & Oral
- Duration: 2 hours
- Total Questions: 100 MCQs
- Pass Score: 60%
- Fee: USD 130
Important Notes
- Rescheduling/Cancellation must be completed at least 72 hours before the exam date.
- Candidates who fail may retake the exam after 14 days, subject to remaining attempts.
- Maximum 3 attempts are allowed within the 1-year Eligibility ID validity period.
- After 3 unsuccessful attempts, a new Eligibility Letter is required.
- Exam results are available through MOHAP website.
Exam Day Requirements
- Original Passport
- MOHAP Eligibility Letter (printed)
- Prometric Confirmation Letter
5. Download Evaluation Letter
After passing the exam successfully. MOHAP issues your Evaluation Letter digitally through MOHAP website.
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MOH Exam
The examination syllabus and recommended reference materials are identical for Ayurveda Practitioner exams.
Exam Coverage (Syllabus)
The examination tests knowledge across 17 core domains of Ayurveda Practitioner practice:
- Ayurveda Philosophy
- Dravyaguna Vigyan
- Rasashastra evam Bhaishajyakalpana
- Roga Nidan evam Vikriti Vigyan
- Samanya Chikitsa, Shiro Roga,Karna Roga, Nasa Roga
- Samhita Adhyayan
- Kayachikitsa
- Panchakarma & Upakarma
- Prasuti Tantra evam Stree Roga
- Philosophy of science
- Medicinal herbs
- Pharmacology (Actions, indications, & contraindications) with their usage
- Preparation of medicines and dosage (posology) as per the guidelines of Pharmacopeia
- Different drugs and their uses in pathological conditions
- Case taking and diagnosis as per the science of practice
- Limitations in treating incurable diseases
- Integration of modern medical tools in establishing diagnosis and respective corresponding treatment as per given protocols of their science.
Recommended References
The following texts are suggested for preparation, with the latest editions recommended:
- Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine, by Ian D Penman, Stuart H. Ralston, Mark W J Strachan, Richard Hobson, Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
- Principles of Anatomy and Physiology - Last ediciton, by Gerard J. Tortora & Sandra R Grabowski, Publisher: Wiley
- Charaka Samhita, by Shri Chakra Pani Datt, Publisher: Chowkhamba Krishnadas Academy
- Ashtanga Hridayam, by Dr.Brahmanand Tripathi, Publisher: Chaukhambha
- Critical Analysis of Ayurvedic Formulations (Sahasrayoga and Other Samhitas, by Dr. L.Mahadevan, Publisher: Sarada Mahadeva Iyer Ayurvedic Educational & Charitable Trust
🌐 English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
If you did not study in English, you must pass one of:
- IELTS: Minimum 5.0
- TOEFL: Minimum 500
- OET: Minimum Grade C
- Cambridge English: Minimum 169
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Professional Service Fee
Fixed service fee: AED 600 (paid in advance)
What Our Service Includes
- Eligibility assessment
- MOHAP Plus registration
- DataFlow application support
- Exam booking assistance
- Evaluation letter processing support
What It Does NOT Include
- MOHAP fees
- DataFlow fees
- Exam fees
- Study Material (MCQs)
- Oral assessment fees
- Government charges
FAQs
Obtaining a good A professional biography that is valid for a period of not less than six (6) months from the date of its issuance when submitting the license application and that it includes the required experience period
Good Standing Certificate (GSC) proving that the healthcare professional is not prohibited nor restricted from performing any clinical practice(s) and Valid and not older than six (6) months at the time of applying for licensure, covering the minimum required experiences for the applied title and Issued by the health regulatory authority in the country(s) of last employment. In countries that lack regulatory bodies, GSC may be accepted if issued officially from the last employer
Professional bachelor’s degree of Indian medicine – Ayurveda (BAMSBachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) or equivalent of minimum five (5) years full-time duration including internship (Comprising of a minimum of 4500 hours of classroom theory and practical sessions and 1000 hours of internship training) and Two (2) years of experience post qualification in related field
Accredited Ayurveda Medicine program over a three to four (3-4) years full time/equivalent, comprising a minimum of 2500 hours (classroom theory and practical sessions) followed by 500 hours of supervised internship training and Four (4) years of experience post qualification in related field
Physician privileged to practice Traditional Indian Medicine with an accredited full-time Ayurveda training program comprising of a minimum of two professional examinations and at least 1500 hours (classroom theory and practical sessions) followed by 500 hours of supervised clinical training and Two (2) years of experience post qualification in related field
Physicians applying for T&CM titles, must hold a valid Authority license to practice as a physician. The T&CM title will be considered as an extended scope (Privilege) for the physician
Applicants must submit their complete transcripts that indicate the theoretical and clinical hours as applicable.
Hold a valid BLS certificate.
Registration Fees AED 300
Exam Fees USD 130 (AED 478)
DataFlow Fees AED 935 + 5% VAT + AED 300 for addiotional documents and If universities/authorities are charging extra for verification replies.
- Must be graduates from National and/or International recognized colleges/universities
- For UAE graduates, the program and university must be accredited by the Ministry of Education (MOE/NQA)
- Required Master’s or postgraduate qualifications must be a minimum of two (2) years full-time course duration
- Assistant allied healthcare professionals cannot work independently and shall work under a licensed Allied Healthcare professional.
- Non-UAE national graduate allied healthcare professionals from UAE universities must successfully complete six (6) months clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility.
- GCC nationals are required to complete six (6) months clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility
- One (1) year duration program can be accepted if attained from one of the following countries Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherland, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
- Master/Ph.D. (In the area of specialty) will reduce one (1) year from the required experience for licensing provided that the Master’s/Ph.D. a degree is not mandatory to obtain the selected title
- Master/Ph.D. (In the area of specialty) will reduce one (1) year from the required experience for licensing provided that the Master’s/Ph.D. a degree is not mandatory to obtain the selected title.
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Written by Imran Ali, Managing Director at AL Resalah Medical Center
Reviewed and verified by the MyDoctorLicense Regulatory Team.
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Licensing requirements, fees, examination policies, and regulatory procedures may change periodically based on updates issued by the relevant authorities. Applicants should always verify the latest official requirements directly with MOHAP and associated regulatory platforms before submitting their application.