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SCFHS exam pass mark for every profession

The pass mark for all 105 SCFHS exams, exactly as SCFHS publishes them. They range from 40% to 65% - there is no single SCFHS pass mark, and a flat figure quoted online is wrong for most professions. Booking, attempts and results are in the SCFHS exam guide.

40-65%
Pass mark range
105
Exams listed
200 MCQs, 240 min
Format
Up to 4 a year
Attempts

Quick answer

Quick answer

Official SCFHS exam pass marks for all 105 exams, 40% to 65%. From SCFHS - Professional Classification Requirements. Results: a scaled score on a 200-800 reporting scale, with a statement of results and a feedback report comparing you with other test takers - announced 2-6 weeks after the test window closes. Aim for a working margin above your exam's figure rather than the line itself.

Pass mark range
40% to 65%
Exams listed
105
Typical paper
200 questions, 240 minutes
Attempts
Up to 4 a year

Most SCFHS exams are 200 questions in 240 minutes. A scaled score on a 200-800 reporting scale, with a statement of results and a feedback report comparing you with other test takers - announced 2-6 weeks after the test window closes.

SCFHS pass marks: Nursing and midwifery

SCFHS publishes 3 nursing and midwifery exams with pass marks from 45% to 50%, most commonly 50%, of 150 or 200 questions.

SCFHS Nursing and midwifery exams
ExamQuestionsDurationPass markPractise
Saudi Nursing Licensure Examination (SNLE)200240 minutes500 on a 200-800 scaleFree mockQuestion bank · AED 199
Saudi Classification Examination - Nursing Health Assistant - Arabic150180 minutes50%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 199
Saudi Classification Examination - Nursing Technician150180 minutes45%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 199

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SCFHS pass marks: Allied health

SCFHS publishes 44 allied health exams with pass marks from 50% to 60%, most commonly 55%, of 150 or 200 questions.

SCFHS Allied health exams
ExamCodeQuestionsDurationPass markPractise
Saudi Pharmacist Licensure Examination (SPLE)-200240 minutes536 on a 200-800 scaleFree mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Laboratory Specialist Licensure Examination (SLLE)-200240 minutes530 on a 200-800 scaleFree mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Radiologic Technologist Licensure Examination (SRTLE)-200240 minutes530 on a 200-800 scaleFree mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Respiratory Care Licensure Examination (SRCLE)-200240 minutes542 on a 200-800 scaleFree mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Phlebotomy Technician Classification Exam-1503 hours55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 199
Emergency Medical Technician Basic Classification Exam-1503 hours55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 199
Paramedics Specialist Classification Exam-1503 hours60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Anesthesia Technology Specialist-150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Anesthesiology Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Audiology Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Audiology Specialist-150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Cardiac Perfusion Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Laboratory - Clinical Biochemistry Specialist-150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Laboratory (Biochemistry) Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Dietetic Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Clinical Nutrition Specialist-150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Clinical Psychology Specialist---Listed by SCFHS as a classification exam; no blueprint is linked, so format and pass mark are unpublishedFree mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Psychology Specialist---Listed by SCFHS as a classification exam; no blueprint is linked, so format and pass mark are unpublishedFree mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Sterilization Specialist-150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 199
Saudi Classification Examination - Sterilization Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 199
Saudi Classification Examination - Electrocardiograph Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Laboratory - Hematology Specialist-150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Laboratory - Microbiology Specialist-150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Laboratory (Microbiology) - Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Occupational Therapy Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Occupational Therapy Specialist-150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Optometry Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Optometrist Specialist-150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Pharmacy Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Prosthetics Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Prosthetics and Orthotics Specialist-150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Respiratory Therapy Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Clinical Nutrition Licensure Examination (SCNLE)SCNLE200240 minutes542 on a 200-800 scaleFree mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Psychology Licensure Examination (SPSLE)SPSLE200240 minutes500 on a 200-800 scaleFree mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Nuclear Medicine Technologist-150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Biomedical Engineering (Medical Devices) Specialist-150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Medical Devices Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Genomic and Biotechnology Technician-150180 minutes50%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Health Administration Specialist-150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Health Administration Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Health Informatics Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Public Health Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Food Safety Technician-150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 199
Saudi Classification Examination - Social Service Specialist-150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269

SCFHS pass marks: Physicians

SCFHS publishes 43 physicians exams with pass marks from 40% to 65%, most commonly 65%, of 150 or 200 questions.

SCFHS Physicians exams
ExamQuestionsDurationPass markPractise
Saudi Medical Licensure Examination (SMLE)200240 minutes560 on a 200-800 scaleFree mockQuestion bank · AED 379
Saudi Classification Examination - Anatomic Pathology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Anesthesia200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Cardiology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Clinical Pathology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Preventive Medicine200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Critical Care Medicine200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Dermatology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Emergency Medicine200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Endocrinology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Family Medicine200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Forensic Medicine200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Gastroenterology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - General Surgery200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Hematology and Oncology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Internal Medicine200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Laboratory Technician150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Medical Microbiology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Midwifery Technician150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 199
Saudi Classification Examination - Midwifery Specialist150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 199
Saudi Classification Examination - Nephrology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Neurology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Neurosurgery200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Obstetrics and Gynecology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Ophthalmology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Orthopedic Surgery200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Otorhinolaryngology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Paramedic Science Technician150180 minutes40%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Pediatric Surgery200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Pediatrics200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Rehabilitation Medicine200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Physiotherapy Specialist150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Physiotherapy Technician150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Plastic Surgery200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Psychiatry200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Pulmonology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Radiography Technician150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Diagnostic Radiology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Rheumatology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Sport Medicine200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Urology200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Vascular Surgery200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Cardiothoracic Surgery150180 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319

SCFHS pass marks: Dentists

SCFHS publishes 15 dentists exams with pass marks from 55% to 65%, most commonly 65%, of 150 or 200 questions.

SCFHS Dentists exams
ExamQuestionsDurationPass markPractise
Saudi Dental Licensure Examination (SDLE)200240 minutes542 on a 200-800 scaleFree mockQuestion bank · AED 379
Saudi Classification Examination - Dental Assistant150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 199
Saudi Classification Examination - Dental Hygiene Specialist150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Dental Hygiene Technician150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269
Saudi Classification Examination - Dental Laboratory Specialist150180 minutes60%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 199
Saudi Classification Examination - Dental Laboratory Technician150180 minutes55%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 199
Saudi Classification Examination - Endodontics200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Implant Dentistry200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Oral Surgery200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Orthodontics200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Pediatric Dentistry200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Periodontics200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Prosthodontics200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319
Saudi Classification Examination - Restorative Dentistry200240 minutes65%Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319

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SCFHS pass mark FAQs

What is the SCFHS exam pass mark for nursing and midwifery?
SCFHS publishes 3 nursing and midwifery exams with pass marks from 45% to 50%, most commonly 50%, of 150 or 200 questions. Each exam's figure is in the table on this page.
What is the SCFHS exam pass mark for allied health?
SCFHS publishes 44 allied health exams with pass marks from 50% to 60%, most commonly 55%, of 150 or 200 questions. Each exam's figure is in the table on this page.
What is the SCFHS exam pass mark for physicians?
SCFHS publishes 43 physicians exams with pass marks from 40% to 65%, most commonly 65%, of 150 or 200 questions. Each exam's figure is in the table on this page.
What is the SCFHS exam pass mark for dentists?
SCFHS publishes 15 dentists exams with pass marks from 55% to 65%, most commonly 65%, of 150 or 200 questions. Each exam's figure is in the table on this page.
Is there one pass mark for every SCFHS exam?
No. SCFHS sets the pass mark exam by exam, from 40% to 65%, so a single figure quoted online is wrong for most professions. Use your own exam's row in the table.
Does SCFHS tell me my score?
A scaled score on a 200-800 reporting scale, with a statement of results and a feedback report comparing you with other test takers - announced 2-6 weeks after the test window closes. A domain-scored mock exam is the only way to see where you stand before the real one.
What score should I aim for in practice tests?
Comfortably above your exam's pass mark on full-length, timed practice - a margin of 10 to 15 points is a sensible target, because a mock is only a sample of the real paper.

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