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The JEE Advanced 2026 examination, organized by Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, will be conducted through a highly organized network of exam centres across India and selected international locations.
For students preparing to appear for the exam — especially candidates from the Middle East and Gulf region — understanding the exam centre structure, city selection rules, and international centre availability is extremely important.
This guide explains the complete JEE Advanced 2026 exam centre system, including IIT zones, international centres, and important updates for students from UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.
To manage the examination efficiently, the country is divided into different zonal regions coordinated by IITs.
Each candidate must select exam cities from only one zone during registration. Mixing cities from different zones is not allowed.
| IIT Zone | Coordinating IIT | Major Regions Covered |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay Zone | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka |
| IIT Delhi Zone | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh |
| IIT Guwahati Zone | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati | Assam, Northeast, Bihar |
| IIT Kanpur Zone | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh |
| IIT Kharagpur Zone | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand |
| IIT Hyderabad Zone | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu |
| IIT Roorkee Zone | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana |
Students should carefully choose their zone because changes are generally not allowed later.
Before filling centre preferences, students must understand the official rules.
The examination is conducted across a large network of test centres.
Expected Numbers:
This makes international centre planning extremely important for overseas students.
For the 2026 cycle, only the following international centres are officially available:
| Country | Exam City | Centre Code |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi | F01 |
| Nepal | Kathmandu | F02 |
Both international centres are managed under the IIT Delhi Zone.
One of the biggest changes in JEE Advanced 2026 is the consolidation of Middle East examination centres.
Unlike JEE Main 2026, which is conducted across multiple Gulf cities, JEE Advanced 2026 has only one official centre for the entire GCC region.
For all Middle East candidates, the only official centre is:
Students from other Gulf countries must travel to Abu Dhabi or choose a centre in India.
| Student Location | Required Action |
|---|---|
| UAE (Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi) | Can directly choose Abu Dhabi centre |
| Oman (Muscat) | Must travel to Abu Dhabi or India |
| Qatar (Doha) | Must travel to Abu Dhabi or India |
| Bahrain (Manama) | Must travel to Abu Dhabi or India |
| Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam) | Must travel to Abu Dhabi or India |
| Kuwait | Must travel to Abu Dhabi or India |
This is a very important change for GCC students planning logistics for the examination.
Students from GCC countries should begin planning early.
Important Suggestions:
Last-minute travel planning can create unnecessary stress.
The fee for choosing an international centre is higher than domestic centres.
| Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Indian Nationals / OCI / PIO | USD 200 |
| Foreign Nationals (SAARC) | USD 200 |
| Foreign Nationals (Non-SAARC) | USD 300 |
Students choosing centres within India pay lower fees as per Indian category rules.
JEE Advanced is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Paper Timings:
Both papers are compulsory. Students generally use the same computer terminal for both sessions.
The exact exam venue address is not disclosed during registration.
Students will receive the school/centre name, full address, and reporting instructions only through the official admit card.
Security checks are strict during JEE Advanced. At the exam centre:
Students should ensure all details match official records.
Students from the Middle East should:
Planning early is extremely important because of the limited international centre availability.
Students can follow the ALLEN Overseas Blog for:
The JEE Advanced 2026 exam centre system is highly structured, and international centre availability is now more limited than before.
For students in the Middle East, understanding the Abu Dhabi-only centre rule is crucial for smooth planning and stress-free exam preparation.
Prepare early, plan carefully, and stay focused on your IIT dream.
ALLEN Overseas wishes all aspirants success in JEE Advanced 2026.
This page is for informational purposes only. ALLEN Overseas has verified the information from official sources (jeeadv.ac.in). However, candidates must refer to official notifications from IIT Roorkee and JEE Advanced for final confirmation.
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