JEE Main 2020 postponed by HRD Ministry, to be conducted from September 1-6

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HRD Minister, Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal has announced that the JEE Main 2020 exam has been postponed and will now be conducted from September 1-6. Click here to know more.

HRD Minister, Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal has announced that the JEE Main 2020 exam has been postponed and will now be conducted on September 1-6. Check the complete details below.

Human Resource Minister (HRD) Minister, DR Ramesh Pokhriyal has shared through a tweet that the JEE main 2020 exam will now be conducted on September 1-6.

The tweet also stated that the JEE advanced exam has also been postponed. As per the information available, JEE Advanced 2020 will now be conducted on September 27.

Click to know more: JEE Main 2020 Postponed; Exam to be held from September 1 to 6

Yesterday, the minister through the social media channel revealed that a panel consisting of NTA and other experts will review the situation for conducting the JEE Main 2020 and submit its recommendations today i.e. July 3. The step has been taken due to a spike in Coronavirus cases across the country.

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According to the details available, the committee has been asked to review the logistical aspects. It has been also instructed to analyse the safety and health of students at the exam centres keeping in mind the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country, especially in almost all the major cities. The panel is expected to submit its report with the necessary recommendations by today. The HRD Ministry along with the National Testing Agency will soon announce the final decision about conducting the engineering entrance exam.

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Following the announcement, the HRD Minister posted a video message on twitter to confirm setting up of the panel to look into the matter of holding the JEE Main 2020. He also said that the committee will be headed by the NTA Director-General Vineet Joshi along with the other academic experts from the industry.

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Tweet by HRD Minister:

The decision by the MHRD to reveal the status (postponed/cancelled) has been taken after several requests from students to postpone JEE Main 2020 exam. The aspirants have raised their concerns via social media Twitter and emails. Earlier, #PostponeJEE Main was trending and today #RIPNTA is trending on social media. Students also gave examples of several other exams that got cancelled/postponed during COVID-19 lockdown and outbreak.

The JEE Main 2020 exam was scheduled to be held on July 18-23 in online computer-based mode. The JEE Main 2020 admit card is likely to be released by NTA 15 days prior to the entrance test.

JEE Main is conducted for the students seeking admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs around the country. Candidates who qualify the JEE Main 2020 and are among the top 2.5 lakh score holders become eligible for JEE Advanced to get admission in various undergraduate engineering programmes offered by IITs in India.

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Yes, you can get admission to VNIT Nagpur with 95.55 percentile in JEE Main under the EWS category (Maharashtra home state) but your course options might be limited or into less competitive or core branches.

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Akanksha Yadav

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Answered 6 hours ago

No, JEE Main ranks are not accepted for core engineering seat allotments at this campus. Admission to all BTech tracks is handled exclusively through the university's own entrance test ranks. VIT Bhopal University requires all engineering aspirants to register for and clear the VITEEE exam to secure

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered Yesterday

Sorry, but even under the SC category, securing a seat in an NIT with a JEE Main CRL rank of 632000 is not possible.

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Akanksha Yadav

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Answered Yesterday

The rank needed for admission to the BTech course would depend on the course, round and branch you are applying for. For the General HS category, the Round 2 cutoff was 770798 for the BTech CSE course. So, this category students need a rank of at least 770798 to be considered eligible for admission.

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 days ago

Yes, several colleges convert a good JEE Main percentile directly into a fee waiver. Graphic Era's GECET-linked scholarships and UPES's merit scholarships can cut your fees by up to 50%. This makes originally expensive private colleges much more affordable for high scorers, so it's worth applying ev

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 days ago

No, JEE Main is not required to get admission in BTech at Rajalakshmi Engineering College. Admissions under the government quota rely primarily on Class 12 marks through TNEA counseling. However, JEE Main scores may be considered for admission.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 3 days ago

Yes, most Coimbatore colleges, including PSG Tech, Karunya, and Kumaraguru, primarily admit students through TNEA counselling, which is based on Class 12 merit rather than JEE Main. JEE Main is mainly relevant if you're targeting government institutes like NITs. So a strong Class 12 score alone can

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 days ago

No, I don't think you can get into B.Tech EEE at Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad with JEE Main rank of 5,30,000 as General, non-UP domicile candidate. Typically, closing rank for EEE close much earlier around 3,00,00.

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Akanksha Yadav

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Answered 3 days ago

Absolutely. Unlike government colleges with very tight cutoffs, most private engineering colleges in UP admit students across a wide score range, and several also accept students without a JEE Main score at all. Your branch choice and college reputation still matter, but private colleges generally o

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 4 days ago

No, JEE Main is not mandatory for BTech admission to SVSU Meerut. While JEE Main scores are accepted for BTech application, students can qualify directly through the university's SNET examination or Class 12 merit.

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Al Kashaf

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