Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 has commenced in Saudi Arabia, the Indian Embassy announced the development through its official X handle, stating that arrangements are in place to ensure smooth conduct of the examination.
The embassy said it is extending full support to the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the designated examination centre to facilitate a hasslefree process for candidates. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 is being conducted from April 2 to April 8, 2026, in computer-based test (CBT) mode.
Several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain, have been designated as international examination centres by the NTA to cater to the large Indian expatriate community in the region. The move has been welcomed by Indian parents and students in Saudi Arabia, as it reduces travel time, expenses, and logistical challenges. Many candidates appearing for the examination are children of professionals working in sectors such as oil and gas, healthcare, education, and IT across various Saudi cities.
The Indian Embassy has assured c o n t i n u e d coordination with the NTA and the local examination centre to address any issues faced by candidates during the examination period. JEE Main serves as the gateway for admission to premier engineering institutions, including NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutes. Qualifying candidates are also eligible to appear for JEE Advanced for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
