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Jahziah exam: key facts (2026 baseline)
Everything below is taken from ETEC’s published 2026 student guide and academic standards. It is the confirmed baseline; treat 2027 as unannounced until ETEC publishes its own guide. This site is independent and not affiliated with ETEC.
At a glance
| Who takes it | Final-year students expected to graduate in the 2025–2026 academic year, across 51 disciplines. |
|---|---|
| Question count | 55–85 multiple-choice questions, depending on the discipline. |
| Duration | 90–120 minutes, including a short questionnaire after the scored section. |
| Format and venue | Computer-based, in person at university computer laboratories, during official university hours (about 9:00–15:00). |
| Language | English for engineering and computer science; Arabic for a few disciplines; either language for the rest, as each university decides. |
| Built into the platform | A calculator and, for some disciplines, formula sheets; scratch paper is provided and collected. |
| Results | Results measure programme quality and do not affect graduation. Top scorers can earn ETEC’s Readiness Medal of Excellence. |
| Registration | Usually automatic, coordinated between ETEC and each university; the university then sends the date, time and venue. |
| Not tested | ETEC states the Essential Knowledge Units (mathematics, physics, chemistry) are not included in the standardized tests. |
Engineering durations
Per the 2026 schedule, in minutes including the questionnaire.
| Discipline | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 120 |
| Civil Engineering | 120 |
| Chemical Engineering | 120 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 120 |
| Architecture | 120 |
| Industrial Engineering | 120 |
| Software Engineering | 90 |
| Computer Engineering | 90 |
Common questions
How many questions are on the Jahziah engineering exam?
ETEC’s 2026 student guide states 55–85 multiple-choice questions depending on the discipline, with 90–120 minutes including a short questionnaire. Confirm current figures in the official guide for your cycle.
Does the Jahziah exam affect graduation or GPA?
No. It is an assessment of programme quality and graduate readiness; results do not affect graduation. Outstanding performance can earn the Readiness Medal of Excellence.
Are the 2027 dates published yet?
Not as of this page. The 2026 cycle ran 1–17 February 2026 and is the confirmed baseline. When ETEC publishes the 2027 guide, this page and the 2027 guide will be updated from it — we do not invent dates.