NTA issues notice on JEE Main exam centre change in UAE
New Exam Centre in Sharjah at Scholar Training Institute for JEE Main 2025; Paper 1 and Paper 2 Dates Announced
NTA Announces Change of Exam Centre for JEE Main 2025 in Sharjah, UAE
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an official notification regarding the change of examination centre for candidates appearing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 examination to be held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The new examination centre is located at Scholar Training Institute, 1501-1502, The First Tower, Al Majaz-3, Sharjah, UAE, Pin Code 50001. Candidates who are deputed to another examination center in Sharjah should note this. Update to avoid confusion on exam day.
The JEE Main 2025 exams are scheduled to be held in multiple phases for Paper 1, which is a critical examination for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in top institutions such as NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and other state-recognized universities. For Paper 1, the test will be administered on January 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29, 2025. In addition to being the entrance exam for admission to the esteemed Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Paper 1 is intended for candidates pursuing a BE or BTech.
Additionally, Paper 2 will take place on January 30, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM for applicants interested in pursuing BArch (Bachelor of Architecture) and BPlanning (Bachelor of Planning) courses. BArch will be the subject of Paper 2A, while BPlanning applicants will be the subject of Paper 2B. These two documents are essential for candidates wishing to work in urban planning or architecture.
Candidates might anticipate the following format for the several papers in the examination mode:
In order to ensure efficiency and accuracy in evaluation, Paper 1 will be administered as a Computer-Based Test (CBT), enabling applicants to take the exam digitally.
In Paper 2A (BArch), CBT will be utilized in subjects like mathematics and aptitude. However, candidates must complete the Drawing Test offline on A4-sized sheets provided by the testing facility.
In order to make the exam procedure more uniform and accessible, Paper 2B (BPlanning) will also be administered in CBT mode for questions based on mathematics, aptitude, and planning.
On January 22, 2025, the first JEE Main 2025 session for Paper 1 will start, and it will end on January 29. Since there may be variations in shifts or schedules from day to day, candidates preparing for this session should be aware of the dates of their individual exams.
Information will become available closer to the April 2025 date of the second JEE Main 2025 session.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to stay updated by regularly visiting the official NTA website or checking any notifications that may affect their exam schedule or venue. Candidates are encouraged to stay updated on the latest developments as NTA emphasizes the importance of following all the guidelines to ensure a smooth examination process. This includes any changes in the examination venue, as evidenced by the recent Sharjah, UAE update.
While the JEE Main 2025 exam offers an opportunity to get admission in prestigious engineering and planning programmes, it is essential for candidates to stay updated on all logistical information such as examination dates and venue changes to be adequately prepared for the exam.
