JEE(M) deferred, fresh dates 15 days before test
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
New Delhi:19.04.2021
Ending the uncertainty for over 6.7 lakh aspirants, education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Sunday announced postponement of the JEE-Main exam scheduled to be held from April 27-30 in view of the Covid-19 situation.
“Given the current Covid-19 situation, I have advised the DG of National Testing Agency to postpone the JEE (Main) April session. I would like to reiterate that safety of our students and their academic career are the prime concerns right now,” Pokhriyal tweeted.
The NTA order said, “Looking at the present situation of Covid-19 pandemic and also taking into account the safety and well-being of candidates and examination functionaries, it has been decided to postpone JEE (Main) April session. The revised dates will be announced later and at least 15 days before the examination.”
Candidates and parents had been demanding postponement of the exam due to the surge in Covid-19 cases. Starting this year, the exam will be conducted four times annually to offer flexibility to students and a chance to improve their score.
The first phase was conducted in February, followed by the second phase in March. The next phases were scheduled in April and May.
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