JEE exams postponed in India amid Covid spurt: Education Ministry
JEE exams postponed in India amid Covid spurt: Education Ministry
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NEW DELHI: After deferring the CBSE board examinations, the Union Education Ministry has determined to postpone the JEE (Joint Entrance Examinations) in India and abroad. Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has asked the NTA not to conduct the JEE Mains examination in view of the rising Covid cases. The JEE Mains examination was scheduled to be held on April 27, 28 and 30 this year.

"JEE (Main) 2021 April session date will be announced later. It will be announced at least 15 days before the exam and all students will be informed about it." Education Minister  Nishank said. The students will be informed about the next date of examinations 15 days in advance.

On the entrance test, Nishank said, said, "In view of the Covid surge, I have advised the National Testing Agency o postpone the examination for the JEE (Main) April 2021 session. I would like to reiterate that the safety of our students and their academic career is my major concern right now."

The results of the JEE Main Exam Season 2, which was held in March this year, have been declared. The entrance exams were also conducted for the first time in foreign cities like Kuala Lumpur and Lagos. These exams were conducted in 12 foreign cities and 334 Indian cities in collaboration with the Government of India.

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