The Education and Training Evaluation Commission in Saudi Arabia has announced Achievement Test . This announcement reflects the Commission's commitment to streamlining the registration process and ensuring a smooth technical experience for all students across the Kingdom. Registration periods have been divided based on geographical distribution and gender.
Registration dates for male students in the 2026 achievement test
The authority adopted a precise timetable for student registration according to administrative regions, in order to reduce pressure on the electronic portal. The dates are as follows:
- February 23, 2026: Registration begins for students in the Riyadh region.
- February 24, 2026: Registration for students in the Makkah region.
- February 25, 2026: Registration for the regions of Madinah, Asir, and Qassim.
- February 26, 2026: Registration for the Eastern Province and Jazan.
- March 1, 2026: Closing of the registration start phase for the regions of Tabuk, Hail, Al-Jawf, Najran, Northern Borders, and Al-Baha.
Registration dates for female students by region
Regarding female students, the authority has set a separate timetable starting in March, according to the following arrangement:
- March 2, 2026: Registration begins for Riyadh female students.
- March 3, 2026: Registration for female students in Mecca.
- March 4, 2026: Registration for the regions of Madinah, Asir, and Qassim.
- March 5, 2026: Registration for the Eastern Province and Jazan.
- March 6, 2026: Registration begins for female students in Tabuk, Hail, Al-Jawf, Najran, the Northern Borders, and Al-Baha.
The importance of academic achievement tests in university admissions
The Achievement Test (AT) is one of the most important national criteria for admission to Saudi universities, military colleges, and health programs. The test aims to measure a student's achievement in several core science subjects (biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics) during their three years of secondary school. Its significance lies in the fact that it constitutes a large percentage of the weighted average used by universities to rank applicants, making it a pivotal point in students' educational journey.
Test dates and deadlines
The Education Evaluation Authority has set two main periods for holding paper-based tests, to enable students to have two opportunities to improve their grades:
- The first period: It runs from May 13, 2026 to May 17, 2026. (The deadline for early registration for this period is May 14, 2026).
- The second period: It will be held from June 5, 2026 until June 9, 2026. (Registration for this period closes on June 6, 2026).
The authority calls on all male and female students to adhere to the specified dates and to prepare early for the test through reliable sources, in order to ensure they obtain seats in centers close to them and achieve the best results that qualify them to enroll in the specializations they aspire to.
