Another major notification is released regarding JEE Main 2024. The NTA officially revealed that Abu Dhabi will be the freshly added examination city for JEE Main 2024. Here is all you need to know about JEE Main 2024 Abu Dhabi Center.
On 17th November 2023, the National Testing Agency (NTA) released a surprise notification regarding the foreign JEE Main exam centre addition. This blog will break down all the interesting facts about the Abu Dhabi centre for JEE Main 2024.
JEE Main Latest News: NTA Added Abu Dhabi as JEE Main 2024 Center
As we all know, the NTA opened the online application process for JEE Main 2024 from 1st November 2023 onwards, now, the agency added a new examination center for JEE Main 2024 Session 1, which is Abu Dhabi.
The NTA clearly mentioned in the official notification that the main reason behind the Abu Dhabi center for JEE Main 2024 is based on the request of the Ambassador of India of Abu Dhabi. Hence, the NTA decided to consider the best support for the student community of Abu Dhabi. Besides, the UAE already has two well-established JEE Main examination center cities which are Dubai and Sharjah.
In the circular, the NTA made it clear that all the students who have already selected other exam centres can now change the options and select Abu Dhabi if they wish.
This decision is extremely helpful for UAE applicants who will have another city option to appear for the JEE Main 2024 exam.
How to Change the Exam City Preferences in JEE Main 2024 Online Application?
For all those who wish to change their preference in Exam Center cities, follow these simple steps:
- On the web, go to the official JEE Main Application website- jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the application form correction link
- You will have to log in with their JEE Main 2024 application number and password.
- After logging in to your account, go to ‘Correction in Application Form’
- Do not forget to read all the instructions, check on ‘I Agree’, and click on ‘Proceed for Correction’.
- Now, select their new preferred cities.
- Finally, click on all of the particulars and ‘I agree’ and submit.
Significance of adding Abu Dhabi Exam Center for JEE Main 2024
First of all, introducing a new examination center for JEE Main, especially international ones might come with many advantages. One of them is that it provides access to JEE Main for students residing in UAE outside of India. After all, this can attract a more diverse pool of talent and increase the global recognition of the exam. Meanwhile, international exam centers like Abu Dhabi can contribute to a more diverse student body, bringing in varied perspectives and experiences that will put IITs and NITs on the world map. After all, the inclusion of tech-savvy international exam centers like Abu Dhabi and Dubai can enhance the international recognition of JEE Main and Indian engineering institutions. However, one of the drawbacks of the addition of international exam centers will attract more international students which can increase the level of competition, potentially motivating domestic candidates to excel further.
Another drawback of the new exam city is they might face challenges in establishing and managing international exam centers comes with logistical challenges, including coordination with foreign authorities, ensuring the security of the exam, and managing resources.
Conducting exams across different time zones can be challenging, and that might increase the potential for increased instances of cheating.
Conclusion
The decision to add international exam centers for JEE Main involves careful consideration from NTA. Also, the NTA is well aware of potential benefits against the challenges and ensures the integrity and fairness of the examination. After all, the introduction of the New IIT in Abu Dhabi is another strong reason for this addition of exam city. So, all the students who wish to appear for JEE Main 2024 in Abu are requested to acknowledge and select the examination city