KAHRAMAA Engineer Exam in Qatar: Registration, Syllabus & Passing Tips

For Electrical and Mechanical Engineers working in Qatar’s construction, MEP, or facility management sectors, obtaining KAHRAMAA Certification from the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) is a mandatory milestone.

A KAHRAMAA Contractor/Engineer License authorizes professionals to design, inspect, test, submit, and sign off on electrical and plumbing installations connected to Qatar's national grid and water supply network.

KAHRAMAA Licensing Grades & Eligibility

KAHRAMAA issues engineer licenses across distinct grades based on technical qualifications, total verified experience, and performance in the written/oral examinations:

KAHRAMAA License Grade	Maximum Power / Scope Allowance	Minimum Experience Required
Grade A	Unlimited KVA (High Voltage / Major Complexes)	10+ Years verified experience
Grade B	Medium Voltage / Up to 1,000 KVA Installations	7+ Years verified experience
Grade C	Low Voltage / Standard Residential & Commercial	4–5 Years verified experience

Mandatory Prerequisites before Applying

To be eligible to sit for the KAHRAMAA examination, candidates must hold:

1. Attested Engineering Degree: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Power Electronics attested by MOFA Qatar and home country authorities.

2. Valid UPDA / MMUP Registration: An active UPDA engineering license issued by the Ministry of Municipality.

3. Valid Qatar ID (QID): Active QID under employer or business sponsorship.

Step-by-Step Registration & Examination Process

1.Document Verification & UPDA Alignment:

Ensure your UPDA/MMUP registration is fully active and your engineering degree is verified on the Ministry portal.

2.Employer Portal Application:

Your sponsoring company must initiate your application via the KAHRAMAA Online Licensing Portal, uploading your attested degree, UPDA card, company computer card (CR/CC), and detailed work experience certificates.

3.Written Technical Exam:

Upon document approval, you will receive an exam appointment at KAHRAMAA headquarters. The written exam consists of multiple-choice and descriptive technical questions covering local utility regulations.

4.Technical Interview (If Applicable):

Depending on the applied grade (Grades A and B), candidates may undergo a technical panel interview with KAHRAMAA senior engineers evaluating single-line diagrams (SLDs) and safety procedures.

Key Topics Covered in the KAHRAMAA Electrical Exam

• KAHRAMAA Wiring Regulations: Minimum cable sizing, color coding standards (Red/Yellow/Blue or Brown/Black/Grey), earthing (TT & TN-S systems), and neutral protection.

• Substation & Switchgear Design: Transformer ratings, ring main units (RMU), circuit breaker breaking capacity, and busbar calculations.

• Protection Systems: Residual Current Devices (RCD/ELCB sensitivity 30mA for socket outlets, 300mA for general lighting), circuit breakers (MCB, MCCB, ACB), and overcurrent coordination.

• Power Factor Correction: Capacitor bank calculations to maintain power factor above $0.92$ lagging as required by KAHRAMAA utility tariffs.