JEE Main 2020 exam: Know latest news and developments so far
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
JEE Main, the most competitive engineering entrance examination is being held from September 1 to 6, 2020. After several debates and protests, NTA (National Testing Agency) is conducting JEE Main 2020 exam across 660 exam centres in India and abroad. JEE Main examination for forenoon session is being held from 9 am to 12 noon while the afternoon session will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm. Here in this article, we have provided all the latest JEE Main 2020 exam developments and news surfacing around.
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September 4, 2020
In West Bengal, some of them covered long distances in two-wheelers to reach the JEE Main centres in Covid-19 time, while others had to pay high fares to do the same as per reports. Despite heavy rain and lack of transport facilities 57% reached the centre and appeared in JEE Main 2020 April/September exam.
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September 4, 2020
JEE Main 2020: Over than 80% of students appeared for paper 1 in the first two days
JEE Main 2020 statistics released for September 1 to 3 of JEE Main 2020 by Education Minister, Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal. In paper 1 80% of the total students appeared in Day 1 and 2.
September 3, 2020
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics was difficult and lengthy - day 3 of JEE Main 2020
According to students and teachers, the numerical part in every section of the three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics ) was difficult than compared to the January session. Ramesh Batlish, FIITJEE, Noida said, “The Physics was toughest among all sections with numerical based questions were quite difficult. Also in the other two sections- maths and chemistry – the numerical portions were lengthy and difficult".
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September 3, 2020
Railway Ministry announces 4 special trains for students
The Ministry of Railways has made an announcement of four special trains for students who are travelling for JEE Main, NEET, and NDA among other exams.
September 2, 2020
JEE Main 2020 answer key by Resonance available
Candidates can match their answers with JEE Main 2020 paper 1 to know the correct and incorrect answers marked in the exam.
September 2, 2020
Education Minister, Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank shares day 2 conduct of JEE Main 2020 Paper 1 exam.
Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal shares via tweet that the exam is being successfully started across various centres on the second day. All the state government authorities are following COVID-19 protocols to conduct the examination.
September 2, 2020
JEE Main 2020 latest: Student faced technical glitch at the Patna exam centre
September 2, 2020
JEE Main 2020 Paper 1 Analysis available
Through JEE Main 2020 paper analysis candidates can know the section-wise topics asked in the exam, difficulty level, weightage from each section etc. According the analysis the overall difficulty level was moderate in shift 1.
September 2, 2020
NTA is conducting JEE Main 2020 Paper 1 today
Over 8 lakh students are appearing for JEE Main 2020 BTech paper today. Candidates must carry all the items allowed along with the JEE Main 2020 admit card to the exam centre. Maintaining social distancing should be strictly followed.
September 2, 2020
45% of students skip JEE Main 2020 April exam in Gujarat on the first day
"On the first day, out of 3,020 registered students, only 1,664, or 55%, remained present, while 1,356 (45%) did not turn up,” Virendra Ravat, JEE Main Coordinator for Gujarat told PTI.
September 1, 2020
Railways assist candidates to reach exam centres on time
Several state governments and the Railways has laid a helping hand to all the JEE Main aspirants with the transportation facilities to reach the JEE Main 2020 exam centres.
September 1, 2020
JEE Main 2020: Bombay HC refuses to stay on JEE Main examination
The Bombay High Court has refused the plea seeking a stay on holding JEE Main exam, that begun today, i.e. September 1, 2020, across the country, and said that any student who is residing in flood-hit parts of Maharashtra's Vidarbha region who is not able to reach to the exam centre or reaches late can apply to the National Testing Agency to seek a re-examination.
September 1, 2020
Gujrat Govt is well prepared for JEE Main and NEET exams
A total of 38,167 students are expected to appear for the JEE Main 2020 exam. The entrance test will be conducted at 32 centres in 13 districts between September 1 and 6, state Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama said in a statement.
September 1, 2020
JEE Main 2020 exam for April/September session begins today
The authority is making an arrangement of 10 lakh masks, 10 lakh pairs of gloves, 1,300 infrared thermometer guns, 6,600 litres of hand sanitiser and an equal amount of disinfectant liquid, 6,600 sponges, 3,300 spray bottles and 3,300 cleaning staff. With all additional cost of almost Rs 13 crore.
September 1, 2020
Students and alumni of IIT have developed a portal to help the candidates of JEE Main and NEET with transportation facility on the day of their exams. Students can register at eduride.in. Any person who wants to volunteer to have to register themselves on the above-mentioned website. The volunteers may choose the option to drive the student or make a donation.
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August 31, 2020
Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has appealed to the chief ministers of various states to support the students appearing for the exam. “I appeal to chief ministers of all states that support our students in such unprecedented circumstances and make appropriate arrangements so the aspirants do not have to face any inconvenience. I also appeal to students to have faith in agencies behind the conduct of the examination,” the Education Minister said.
August 28, 2020
Cabinet Ministers from six states file review in Supreme Court against the August 17 court order dismissing pleas to postpone exams scheduled in September. The petition filed says SC order fails to "secure the safety, security and Right to Life of the Students/Candidates appearing for the NEET/JEE exams". The ministers from West Bengal, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Maharashtra have filed review petition.
August 28, 2020
NTA is all prepared to conduct JEE Main 2020 April/September exam
As per media reports, 10 lakh masks, 10 lakh pairs of gloves, 1,300 infrared thermometer guns, 6,600 litres of hand sanitizer and an equal amount of disinfectant liquid, 6,600 sponges, 3,300 spray bottles and 3,300 cleaning staff for the exam. The additional cost for all these is almost Rs 13 crore.
August 27, 2020
IIT Kharagpur Director supports the NTA's decision to conduct the exams on scheduled dates.
He shares his best wishes for students who are willing to appear for the examinations. He also urges the students to have faith in the authority and focus on preparing for the upcoming examinations.
August 27, 2020
IIT Directors support the decision of conducting JEE Main and NEET exams in September
Delay in JEE, NEET will lead to 'zero year' and any quick alternatives can have cascading effects says IIT Directors. Further, IIT Directors appealed to students to trust the institutions conducting the exam.
August 27, 2020
Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal has shared through a tweet his interview on JEE Main and NEET exam.
August 27, 2020
Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal on JEE Main 2020 April/September exam
Education Minister has shared that according to NTA, 7.5 lakh out of 8.58 lakh candidates have downloaded the JEE Main 2020 admit card which shows candidates want to appear in the examination at any cost. He added, "JEE exam centres have been increased to 660 from 570 while there are now 3,842 NEET centres, up from 2,546 for the convenience of students. Students have also been allotted exam centres of their choice".
August 27, 2020
Various Guidelines to be followed by the NTA for the safety of students during the JEE Main 2020
NTA Director has laid out the many precautions that have been put in place. He said that separate SOPs for students, examination centres and procedures to be followed have been notified by NTA. Furthermore, measures like odd-even and social distancing as well as increasing exam centres have been put in place to ensure the safety of students.
August 27, 2020
Amid JEE Main and NEET postponement demands, over 14 lakh aspirants downloaded their admit cards
Over 14 lakh students aspiring to appear for the two exams have already downloaded the JEE Main 2020 and NEET admit cards, revealed National Testing Agency (NTA) officials.
August 27, 2020
Over 1 lakh sign online petition to postpone NEET, JEE Main 2020 exams
The candidates are continuously demanding to postpone the JEE Main and NEET exam, an online petition was started on change.org to postpone JEE and NEET 2020 examinations. The online petition started six days ago, has garnered over 1 lakh signatures so far.
August 26, 2020
Students protest by burning their admit cards
As a sign of protest, students are burning their admit cards and posting the pictures in social media platforms.
August 26, 2020
JEE Main 2020 admit card can be used as pass in containment zones
On Wednesday through a live interview with Doordarshan, NTA Director has said that JEE Main 2020 admit card can be used as a pass in containment zones. Also, the JEE Main examination staff can use their appointment letter as passes.
August 25, 2020
JEE Main, NEET 2020 Latest Updates: Demands resurface on Twitter for postponement of exams
With less than five days left for JEE Main and around 15 days for NEET 2020, the demand to postpone both the exams have surfaced again. Even though the Supreme Court recently rejected a plea seeking postponement of NEET and JEE examinations 2020, students are still demanding to cancel the two exams.
Notification by NTA:
August 25, 2020
JEE Main 2020 exam centres increased from 570 to 660
Through a press release, NTA has confirmed that the number of JEE Main 2020 exam centres have been increased from 570 to 660. More than 99% of candidates are given their first choice of exam centre.
August 21, 2020
JEE Main 2020 to be held as per scheduled dates, confirmed NTA.
A press release has been released by the authority. For JEE Main 2020 April/September exam, a total 8,58,273 candidates have applied for JEE Main 2020 April/September exam and total registered for BE/BTech exam only are 7,46,115 candidates.
Notification by NTA:
August 17, 2020
JEE Main 2020 exam day instructions and COVID-19 safety guidelines
Candidates are advised to follow the guidelines strictly for their own safety. Candidates must download all the four pages of the advisory guidelines along with the admit card.
August 17, 2020
NTA has released JEE Main 2020 admit card for April/September exam
JEE Main registered candidates can download the JEE Main 2020 April/September admit card in online mode. Candidates have to enter their application number and date of birth in online mode.
August 17, 2020
Supreme Court rejects the petition seeking postponement of JEE Main and NEET 2020
Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by advocate Alakh Alok Srivastava seeking rescheduling of the JEE Main and NEET. The advocate filed the petition on behalf of 11 students from 11 states across the country.
August 6, 2020
Petition in Supreme Court to postpone JEE Main and NEET 2020
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court requesting to postpone JEE Main (Joint Entrance Exam Main) 2020 and NEET(National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) 2020. The petition has been filed by 11 JEE Main and NEET students from 11 states.
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