JEE Main 2026 Date, Timings, Exam Centre in Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE; Check All Updates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an important update for Indian students residing in Gulf countries, bringing much-needed clarity ahead of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty caused by disruptions linked to the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which had impacted earlier exam schedules in the region.

JEE Main 2026 Updates for Indian Expat Students in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Other Gulf Cities

For many Indian expat families, the update provides relief as it confirms exam dates, centres and procedures, helping students plan their next steps for engineering admissions.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Dates and Mode

According to the NTA advisory, JEE Main 2026 Session 2 will be conducted from April 2 to April 8, 2026. The exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, as per standard practice.

The examination will take place across centres in India as well as selected international locations, ensuring that overseas candidates can appear without disruption.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Centres in Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE

JEE Main 2026 will be conducted across several cities in the Middle East to facilitate Indian students residing abroad. The following cities have been listed as examination centres as per Mystudycart:

Manama, Bahrain

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Muscat, Oman

Doha, Qatar

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dubai, UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Sharjah, UAE

City Intimation Slips Released

Candidates appearing from Dubai and Kuwait can now check their allotted exam city details. The NTA has released City Intimation Slips, which can be accessed through the official JEE Main portal.

Option to Change JEE Exam Centre: Check Helpline Number and Email Id

Students who wish to change their examination city have been provided with an official process. They can:

Contact the NTA helpline at 011-40759000

Send an email request to [email protected]

Candidates are also advised to regularly check official websites such as nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in for the latest updates.

CBSE Introduces Hybrid Evaluation Scheme for Gulf Students Amid Exam Disruptions

Alongside the JEE update, the Central Board of Secondary Education has also introduced a special evaluation approach for Class 10 and 12 students in Gulf countries.

The board will follow a hybrid assessment method, combining marks from completed exams with calculated averages for papers that could not be conducted. This ensures that students are not disadvantaged due to missed exams.

Students who are not satisfied with their scores will also have the option to appear for improvement examinations.