FAQ
Straight answers about the Jahziah exam and this app.
What the assessment is, why this site exists, and how to prepare — short, specific, and without the guesswork.
About the exam
What is the Jahziah exam?
Jahziah (جاهزية) is the readiness assessment run by ETEC, the Saudi Education and Training Evaluation Commission. For engineering graduates, it measures the programme learning outcomes of students who are about to graduate. Engineering versions are sat in English, with multiple-choice questions across the core subjects of the discipline.
How many questions are on the exam, and how long is it?
ETEC describes the engineering assessments as 55–85 multiple-choice questions taking 90–120 minutes depending on the discipline, including a short questionnaire. Treat those as the published guide, not a promise: confirm the current figures for your discipline with the official standards. The practice mocks here are approximate and labelled as such.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Every question here is original or adapted practice material, held as a draft and checked before it is shown. Some questions come from public sources and are reviewed by an independent solving pass; anything that cannot be verified is withheld rather than published. They are close in style and difficulty, but they are not official exam content.
Is registration for the Jahziah test automatic?
Usually yes. ETEC registers expected graduates proactively through the national platform, and your university and the Qiyas centre then notify you of the date and venue — most students do not apply for a slot themselves. Confirm your date, venue, and discipline with your university or the official platform rather than assuming, especially if your graduation term changed.
What happens on test day, and what should I bring?
The test is computer-based and in-person at your university computer labs, during official working hours (roughly 9:00 to 15:00). Arrive at least 30 minutes early with an approved ID — national ID, resident ID, passport, driving licence, or a digital ID via Tawakkalna. Phones are prohibited and bagged. A built-in calculator and any formulas you need are provided inside the test platform, and scratch paper is supplied. You accept a non-disclosure agreement, then work through one timed section (with flags for review) followed by a short questionnaire.
How are Jahziah results used? Do they affect graduation?
The results measure program learning outcomes and are used by universities and ETEC to judge and improve program quality. ETEC states they do not affect a student’s academic progression or graduation, and outstanding performance can earn the Readiness Medal of Excellence (وسام جاهزية للتميز). Treat the test as a readiness check and a signal of where your program is strong or weak, not a pass/fail gate.
Which language is the engineering test in?
Engineering is administered in English, as are computer science and a few language-related fields; a small set of disciplines are in Arabic, and the rest are Arabic or English as each university decides. The engineering practice questions on this site are therefore in English, with explanations in both languages.
When is the Jahziah test in 2026?
ETEC’s 2026 student guide places the cycle in February: administration begins 1 February and ends 17 February 2026, in morning and afternoon slots from about 9:00 to 15:00. Timings differ by discipline — engineering subjects (electrical, civil, chemical, mechanical, architecture, industrial) are listed at 120 minutes, while software and computer engineering are 90. Confirm your personal date and venue with your university or the official platform, and check the current guide, since schedules change year to year.
About Jahziah Practice
Is Jahziah Practice an official ETEC product?
No. Jahziah Practice is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to ETEC. It is a free study tool built to help students prepare. Always check the official ETEC subject standards for the authoritative exam details.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. Jahziah Practice is free for students. There is no paywall, no trial that expires, and no card required — you create an account only so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
Which engineering fields are covered?
Five: mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, and software engineering. Each field is organised by the official subject areas of its curriculum rather than a single broad label, so you always know which concept you are practising.
Is the app in Arabic or English?
Both. The interface, navigation, and explanations are fully bilingual — switch between Arabic and English at any time, even mid-session. Technical questions and options stay in English, matching how the engineering exam is written, while the explanations that teach the concept are available in both languages.
How does it decide which questions to give me?
Each practice session is drawn fresh and balanced across the concept areas of the topic you chose, preferring questions you have not seen yet. After you answer, questions return on a spaced schedule: too soon and it is wasted, too late and you have forgotten. You review what is due today rather than grinding the same set.
What happens to my data?
Your answers, bookmarks, and notes are yours. You can export everything as a file or delete your account at any time from settings, and deletion removes your progress. Answer keys are graded on the server, so correct answers are never sent to your browser before you submit.
Studying & preparing
What is the best way to prepare?
Test yourself early and often, spread the practice out, and review what you miss instead of rereading notes. Practice testing and spacing reliably beat re-reading and cramming. Our guide, How to study for the Jahziah exam, walks through a practical six-week plan.
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