JEDDAH — A model examination for India's medical/engineering entrance will be held in various regions of the Kingdom on March 28. Focus Saudi Arabia commenced the registration process for the sixth model examination, which will be held at centers in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Jubail and Taif, according to organizers. TIPS (Test to Inspire the Pre-Professionals) is an integrity program for students with an objective of supporting the medical/engineering aspirants to approach highly competitive professional exams without fear and stress as well as to foster their self-confidence and know the model and method of the exams. It was introduced in India by MSM Kerala and extended to various Gulf countries in partnership with Focus International. TIPS model entrance examination provides a rare opportunity for those studying in the Gulf states. It was well accepted and highly appreciated by parents, students and teachers, the organizers said in a press statement. It follows the same pattern as of the main entrance examinations conducted in both All India and state levels with OMR answer sheets and centralized evaluation system. This year Focus Saudi has introduced separate question paper for those students who completed grade 11. This is introduced due to the continuous requests from parents in the previous years for their children to familiarize with the system and start preparation in advance along with their regular studies. Online registration can be had through visiting www.focusjeddah.org/tips or www.focusriyadh.com/tips_registration or sending an email to [email protected] with the details such as name, class (XI/XII), school, mobile number, and medical/engineering. Registration can also be done by sending an SMS with the above details to 054267799 or 0543201054. For further information, the exam coordinators can be contacted in the below numbers: Dammam 0558030813, 0543201054, Jeddah 0542677999, 0532589193, Riyadh 0564432936, 0569041002, Jubail 0502967524, and Makkah and Taif 0501262050.
