Saudi Board Part One Examination – Psychiatry

Real exam: 150 questions · Confirm with the exam body · Pass mark: 65%

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  3. C Histrionic
  4. D Schizotypal

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756 Saudi Board Psychiatry Part 1 questions across 11 domains. The largest is Basic Sciences / Essential Topics in Psychiatry, 18% of the exam. Every question comes with an answer explanation.

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  • 150 questions in 90 minutes per site supplementary practice session
  • 756 questions covering the main scoring topics, with explanations
  • 65% pass mark, with targeted practice on your weak spots

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  • 11unitsSplit by the exam syllabus

Unit map

  1. 01Basic Sciences / Essential Topics in Psychiatry27 questions
  2. 02Therapeutic Interventions21 questions
  3. 03Schizophrenia Spectrum & other Psychotic Disorders11 questions
  4. 04Depressive Disorders / Bipolar & related Disorders11 questions
  5. 05Anxiety / OCD-related / Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders11 questions
  6. 06Personality / Trauma and Stress-related / Dissociative Disorders7 questions
  7. 07Substance-related and Addictive Disorders15 questions
  8. 08Psychosomatic Medicine (C-L Psychiatry) / Geriatric Psychiatry12 questions
  9. 09Emergency Psychiatry7 questions
  10. 10Feeding & Eating Disorders7 questions
  11. 11Patient Evaluation / Descriptive Psychopathology21 questions

Exam facts

Saudi Board Part One Examination – Psychiatry — Number of questions: 150 questions. Exam time: Confirm with the exam body. Pass mark: 65%. Exam fee: Registration is automatic and free for eligible trainees. Source: Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) (Last verified: 2026-11-10). Question bank: A site supplementary practice session of 150 questions in 90 minutes with a result for every unit, plus 756 explained questions across 11 units, every option explained, a review of your mistakes, and two ways to practise: see the answer right away, or sit a full timed mock. Free questions: a 10-question diagnostic test covering the main units, no sign-up; at the end we compare your score with the pass mark and show your weakest units.

Exam language
English
Number of questions
150 questions Source
Exam time
Confirm with the exam body
Pass mark
65% Source
Exam fee
Registration is automatic and free for eligible trainees Source Last verified: 2026-11-09

Last verified: 2026-11-10

Where other sources differ

  • The current blueprint covers 2024–2027; each section may vary by ±5%.

How to register

  1. The system registers you automatically once you have completed nine months of training in a Saudi Board programme with valid registration.
  2. You are notified of the date and city on Mumaris+, and can request a change of city.
  3. The exam is held once a year, and you have a maximum of four attempts.

Source Last verified: 2026-11-09

Exam body

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS): Official website: Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in Part One and what is the pass mark?

150 single-best-answer questions, plus up to 10% unscored pretest items. The pass mark is 65%; it can be lowered one mark at a time to a floor of 60% if fewer than 70% pass, according to the published blueprint.

Can I try Saudi Board Psychiatry Part 1 questions for free?

Yes. Free questions: a 10-question diagnostic test covering the main units, no sign-up; at the end we compare your score with the pass mark and show your weakest units. The free practice test page lists the same questions with answers and an explanation for every option. The rest of the questions and the full mock exams come with a pass from SAR 26.

What makes this Saudi Board Psychiatry Part 1 question bank different?

Question bank: A site supplementary practice session of 150 questions in 90 minutes with a result for every unit, plus 756 explained questions across 11 units, every option explained, a review of your mistakes, and two ways to practise: see the answer right away, or sit a full timed mock. Practice questions and explanations are ready to use on your phone. Try the free questions and read the explanations before buying full access.

What does Saudi Board Psychiatry Part 1 cover, and how is it split by section?

150 questions, split as follows: Basic Sciences / Essential Topics in Psychiatry (27); Therapeutic Interventions (21); Schizophrenia Spectrum & other Psychotic Disorders (11); Depressive Disorders / Bipolar & related Disorders (11); Anxiety / OCD-related / Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders (11); Personality / Trauma and Stress-related / Dissociative Disorders (7); Substance-related and Addictive Disorders (15); Psychosomatic Medicine (C-L Psychiatry) / Geriatric Psychiatry (12); Emergency Psychiatry (7); Feeding & Eating Disorders (7); Patient Evaluation / Descriptive Psychopathology (21). Source: Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) exam outline.

Which language is Saudi Board Psychiatry Part 1 in?

The exam is in English. Questions and explanations here are in Arabic and English, and you can switch language on any question with one tap.

How do I register for Saudi Board Psychiatry Part 1?

The system registers you automatically once you have completed nine months of training in a Saudi Board programme with valid registration. You are notified of the date and city on Mumaris+, and can request a change of city.

How many times can I sit the Part One exam?

A maximum of four attempts, after which the trainee is removed from the programme.

Is this an official site, and how do I pay?

It is an independent site, not part of Qiyas, this exam's regulator or any government body, with practice questions and answer explanations. You pay once, with no automatic renewal, through Waffo Pancake (the merchant of record) by Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and your statement shows "WAFFO". If you were charged twice or the pass did not open, email support@saudiexams.com.

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