DHA Ayurveda Practitioner exam questions
Ayurvedic principles, diagnosis, therapeutics, pharmacology and safety.
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DHA Ayurveda Practitioner exam at a glance
- Exam code
- PAY5852
- Questions
- 100 MCQs
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Pass mark
- 60%
- Fee per attempt
- USD 180 (about AED 660)
- Result
- Pass or fail, no score
From the DHA CBT Guideline, Sep 2026. Delivered by Prometric; three attempts in total across the UAE authorities. Full DHA exam guide.
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Which rasa (taste) tends to pacify Kapha dosha?
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The Ayurveda Practitioner exam in every GCC country
| Regulator | Exam | Format | Pass mark | Fee per attempt | Practise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHA Dubai | Ayurveda Practitioner (PAY5852) | 100 MCQs in 2 hours | 60% | USD 180 (about AED 660) | DHA questions → |
| DOH Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra | DOH licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Written + oral/OSCE | Pass / fail only | Not published | DOH questions → |
| MOHAP Northern Emirates - Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah | MOHAP licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Computer-based | Not published | Not published | MOHAP questions → |
| SHA Emirate of Sharjah | SHA licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Set at assessment | Not published | Not published | SHA questions → |
| SCFHS Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | SCFHS licensing exam Regulator-wide format | 200 MCQs, 240 min | 500-560 of 800 | Not published | SCFHS questions → |
| QCHP State of Qatar | QCHP licensing exam Regulator-wide format | 150 MCQs, 3 hrs | 50-65% | Not published | QCHP questions → |
| NHRA Kingdom of Bahrain | NHRA licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Prometric CBT | Not published | Not published | NHRA questions → |
| OMSB Sultanate of Oman | OMSB licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Computer-based OC exam | Not published | Not published | OMSB questions → |
| Kuwait MOH State of Kuwait | Kuwait MOH licensing exam Regulator-wide format | 150 MCQs, 170 min | 60-70% | Not published | Kuwait MOH questions → |
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Try 15 free Ayurveda Practitioner questions with answersDifferent from the samples on this page - each with a full explanationStart →What the Ayurveda Practitioner exam covers
The published blueprint for this exam breaks into 8 domains and 52 testable sub-topics. Our bank covers every one of them - here is the full map, so you can see exactly what you are expected to know.
Fundamental Principles (Padartha Vijnana and Tridosha)~14%6 topics
- Panchamahabhuta theory and the sense objects of each bhuta
- Tridosha: composition, qualities (guna) and functions
- Subtypes of Vata, Pitta and Kapha and their seats
- Samanya-vishesha siddhanta
- Pramana: means of valid knowledge in Charaka Samhita
- Concepts of health (swasthya) and disease in classical texts
Kriya Sharira: Dhatu, Agni, Srotas and Prakriti~10%6 topics
- Sapta dhatu: sequence, formation and upadhatu
- Ojas: nature and functions
- Agni: Jatharagni, Bhutagni and Dhatvagni
- Srotas: channels and their disorders
- Mala: purisha, mutra, sweda
- Prakriti: determination and clinical relevance
Dravyaguna (Ayurvedic Pharmacology)~15%7 topics
- Rasa: six tastes and their effects on dosha
- Guna, virya and vipaka
- Prabhava and classical examples
- Common classical combinations: Triphala, Trikatu
- Identification of major medicinal plants and botanical names
- Herb-drug interactions with conventional medicines
- Pharmacovigilance and adverse reactions to herbal products
Bhaishajya Kalpana and Rasashastra (Pharmaceutics)~10%6 topics
- Pancha vidha kashaya kalpana: swarasa, kalka, kwatha, hima, phanta
- Classical preparation ratios for decoctions
- Fermented preparations: asava and arishta
- Sneha kalpana: medicated ghee and oils
- Rasaushadhi, shodhana and heavy metal safety
- Quality control, GMP and storage of formulations
Roga Nidana (Diagnosis and Pathogenesis)~12%6 topics
- Nidana panchaka
- Shat kriyakala stages of disease development
- Ashtavidha pariksha
- Dashavidha pariksha
- Ama: concept and clinical features
- Recognising conditions beyond scope that need medical diagnosis
Panchakarma and Therapeutic Procedures~14%7 topics
- Purvakarma: snehana and swedana
- Vamana and virechana: indications and contraindications
- Basti: anuvasana and niruha
- Nasya
- Raktamokshana including leech application and its infection risks
- Paschat karma: samsarjana krama
- Monitoring and complication management during procedures
Swasthavritta (Preventive Medicine and Lifestyle)~8%6 topics
- Dinacharya: daily regimen
- Ritucharya: seasonal regimen and seasonal shodhana
- Ahara vidhi and viruddha ahara
- Sadvritta: code of conduct
- Yoga and lifestyle advice
- Sleep (nidra) and its regulation
Patient Safety, Red Flags, Infection Control and Ethics~17%8 topics
- Red flag symptoms requiring urgent medical referral
- Not stopping prescribed conventional medicines; collaborative care
- Herbal hepatotoxicity and other adverse events
- Bleeding risk with anticoagulants and herbal products
- Pregnancy, children and elderly: safety considerations
- Hand hygiene, linen management and cleaning in therapy rooms
- Informed consent, truthful claims and advertising ethics
- Record keeping, confidentiality and scope of practice
6 worked Ayurveda Practitioner practice questions
Original exam-style questions from the bank, spread across the blueprint domains. They are not real or recalled exam questions. Try each one, then open the answer for the rationale and reference. None of them appear in the free mock exam, so reading them will not spoil it.
Question 1 · Bhaishajya Kalpana and Rasashastra (Pharmaceutics)
According to Sharangadhara Samhita, what is the general ratio for preparing kwatha?
- A1 part drug to 32 parts water, reduced to one quarter
- B1 part drug to 4 parts water, reduced to half
- C1 part drug to 8 parts water, not reduced
- D1 part drug to 16 parts water, reduced to one eighth
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 1 part drug to 16 parts water, reduced to one eighth
The general rule is one part coarse drug boiled in 16 parts water and reduced to one eighth. Other ratios apply to different preparations or specific drugs.
Reference: Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda Chapter 2
Question 2 · Dravyaguna (Ayurvedic Pharmacology)
Which three fruits make up Triphala?
- AHaridra, Daruharidra and Amalaki
- BShunthi, Maricha and Pippali
- CGuduchi, Ashwagandha and Shatavari
- DHaritaki, Bibhitaki and Amalaki
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Haritaki, Bibhitaki and Amalaki
Triphala consists of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) and Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica). Shunthi, Maricha and Pippali form Trikatu.
Reference: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
Question 3 · Fundamental Principles (Padartha Vijnana and Tridosha)
According to classical Ayurveda, which two mahabhutas predominate in Kapha dosha?
- AAkasha and Vayu
- BPrithvi and Jala
- CAgni and Jala
- DVayu and Agni
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Prithvi and Jala
Kapha is formed predominantly from Prithvi (earth) and Jala (water), giving it heavy, stable and unctuous qualities. Akasha and Vayu predominate in Vata, and Agni in Pitta.
Reference: Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutrasthana
Question 4 · Kriya Sharira: Dhatu, Agni, Srotas and Prakriti
Classical texts describe thirteen types of agni. How are they made up?
- A1 Jatharagni, 7 Bhutagni, 5 Dhatvagni
- B1 Jatharagni, 5 Bhutagni, 7 Dhatvagni
- C3 Jatharagni, 5 Bhutagni, 5 Dhatvagni
- D1 Jatharagni, 3 Doshagni, 9 Dhatvagni
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1 Jatharagni, 5 Bhutagni, 7 Dhatvagni
The thirteen agnis are one Jatharagni, five Bhutagnis (one for each mahabhuta) and seven Dhatvagnis (one for each dhatu). Jatharagni is considered the most important.
Reference: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsasthana Chapter 15
Question 5 · Panchakarma and Therapeutic Procedures
A 78-year-old frail man with heart disease asks for vamana as a detox. What is the most appropriate response?
- AGive vamana without prior snehana
- BProceed with vamana at a reduced dose
- CProceed if he signs a consent form
- DDecline vamana as contraindicated for him
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Correct answer: D. Decline vamana as contraindicated for him
Classical texts list the very old, the weak and emaciated, and those with heart disease among those unfit for vamana, and its forceful vomiting carries real risk. Consent does not make a contraindicated procedure safe.
Reference: Charaka Samhita, Siddhisthana Chapter 2
Question 6 · Panchakarma and Therapeutic Procedures
A practitioner performs jalaukavacharana (leech therapy). Which infection-control practice is correct?
- AUse each leech once, then dispose of it
- BReuse leeches after rinsing in saline
- CShare leeches between family members
- DStore used leeches for the next session
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Use each leech once, then dispose of it
Leeches can transmit blood-borne pathogens between patients and carry Aeromonas species that can cause wound infection, so each leech is used for one patient once and then disposed of safely. Rinsing does not decontaminate a leech.
Reference: Mandell, Douglas and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, 9th ed.
Last reviewed September 2026
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