Education
The Education Minister said that the dates of JEE (Main) – 2021 April session will be announced later on and at least 15 days before the examination.
Updated : Apr 18, 2021, 11:04 AM IST
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) April session has been postponed amid a massive surge in the COVID-19 caseload. The JEE Main April exams were scheduled from April 27 to April 30 for BTech candidates. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the postponement of the entrance exam to ensure the safety of the candidates.
NTA said, "Looking at the present situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and also taking into account the safety and well-being of the candidates and examination functionaries, it has been decided to postpone the JEE (Main)- 2021 April session".
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' also confirmed the postponement of the JEE Main April session ad said, "Given the current COVID-19 situation, I have advised NTA to postpone the JEE (Main) – 2021 April Session. I would like to reiterate that safety of our students and their academic career are Education Ministry's and my prime concerns right now".
Announcement
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) April 18, 2021
Given the current #covid19 situation, I have advised @DG_NTA to postpone the JEE (Main) – 2021 April Session.
I would like to reiterate that safety of our students & their academic career are @EduMinOfIndia's and my prime concerns right now. pic.twitter.com/Pe3qC2hy8T
The Minister also said that the dates of JEE (Main) – 2021 April session will be announced later on and at least 15 days before the examination.