OMSB GP & Residency Entry Exams 2026
Two OMSB exams share the same 150-question, six-domain blueprint: the Omani Examination for General Practitioners (OEGP), used as an eligibility criterion for GP jobs in Oman, and the Oman Medical Residency Selection Examination (OMRSE), the entry exam for every OMSB medical residency programme.
- 2 exams
- 150 MCQs
- Pass 60%
- Fee USD 130–220
Choose your GP & Residency Entry exam
Both are single-best-answer exams of 2 hours 45 minutes with a 60% pass mark. Medicine carries 39% of the questions, Surgery 18%, Women’s Health 13%, Emergency 12%, Public/Community Health 11% and Child Health 7%.
What each exam covers
The three heaviest domains of each official blueprint. Open an exam for the full domain-by-domain breakdown.
| Code | Examination | Questions | Duration | Pass | Top blueprint domains |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEGP | Omani Examination for General Practitioners | 150 | 2 h 45 min | 60% | Medicine 39% · Surgery 18% · Women’s Health 13% |
| OMRSE | Oman Medical Residency Selection Examination | 150 | 2 h 45 min | 60% | Medicine 39% · Surgery 18% · Women's Health 13% |
Book, prepare and pass
- Confirm your exam code on the OMSB e-portal, then book with Pearson VUE using our step-by-step registration guide.
- Read how to prepare for the OMSB exam for a 6-week, blueprint-weighted study plan.
- Not sure this is your category? See which OMSB exam should I take or compare all 24 OMSB exams.
- Applying for residency? Explore all OMSB residency programmes and Part I & II blueprints.
OMSB GP & Residency Entry Exams: FAQs
What is the difference between the OEGP and the OMRSE?
They share the same format and domains, but the OEGP is for general practitioners seeking employment in Oman, while the OMRSE ranks graduates applying to OMSB residency programmes.
How many questions are in the OEGP and OMRSE?
Both have 150 single-best-answer MCQs in 2 hours 45 minutes.
What is the pass mark?
60% for both exams, according to the current OMSB booklets.
How much do they cost?
The OMSB fee is USD 220 for the OEGP and USD 130 for the OMRSE, paid to Pearson VUE when booking.