How long until the GAT exam?
ETEC has officially announced the next test period, and the countdown below runs to its start in Saudi time, with the source link and last-verified date beside it. If you already hold a booked seat, enter your own date in the personal countdown further down the page: it computes the time remaining and your preparation weeks, splits the period into foundations, practice, review and mocks, and stays on your device.
Nearest officially announced period
Official source: ETEC — announcement of General Aptitude Test (paper) dates — Education & Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC) · Last verified:
Your personal countdown
Enter your exam date and time exactly as shown in your Qiyas account. The calculation runs in your browser and is stored locally on your device — the date is never sent to our servers and never appears in any report.
Your exam date
Stored on your device only — no sign-up, no account.
How the preparation split works
The suggested split gives foundations the largest share, then practice, then review, and finally timed full mocks. The reasoning is simple: most GAT losses come from shaky fundamentals rather than from speed, and mocks taken too early measure a level that has not been built yet. Treat it as a suggestion, not a prescription — adjust it against your diagnostic result.
What this means for you
A countdown only helps if it changes what you do this week. Convert the number of weeks into a phase plan, and start the first phase against a measured weakness rather than a guess.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next General Aptitude Test?
The test period has been officially announced, and the countdown at the top of this page runs to its start in Saudi time. The period spans several days, though, and your own day within it is set by the seat you booked in your Qiyas account — use the personal countdown below for your exact date.
Is the date I enter sent to you?
No. It is stored in your browser on your device only, and the whole calculation runs locally. We never transmit it to our servers or attach it to an account.
How many weeks do I need to prepare for the GAT?
There is no single number; it depends on your current level and the gap to your target. The more useful move is a short diagnostic that tells you where you stand in quantitative and verbal separately, then distributing the remaining weeks across the phases.
Should I start with quantitative or verbal?
Start with whichever costs you more marks, not whichever you enjoy more. A free diagnostic reports the two sections separately so the decision rests on data rather than impression.
Are full mock tests useful from day one?
Usually not. A mock measures timed performance; before the fundamentals are in place it mostly re-measures a gap you already know about, while consuming the time that should have built the fundamentals. Save mocks for the final phase.
I entered the wrong date — how do I fix it?
Change the value in the same field; the countdown and plan update immediately and the new date replaces the old one in local storage.
Can I add the date to my calendar?
Yes. The button generates a standard calendar file (ICS) with your date and reminders, built in your browser from the date you entered.