JEE Main 2021 aspirants take to Twitter, want exam postponed amid COVID surge
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As the CBSE 12 Board exams have been postponed in the wake of rising Covid cases, various students appearing for the JEE Main April and May sessions have demanded the postponement of the JEE Main 2021 citing health risks posed by the pandemic.
The JEE Main 2021 will be held from April 27 to April 30 and later between May 24 and 28.
Will JEE Main April 2021 be postponed?
Shiksha spoke with some of the JEE Main aspirants to know their viewpoint on whether the JEE Main 2021 should be deferred or not.
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Aryaman Mohan, an aspirant, said, “Considering the current Covid situation in the country, the authorities should either postpone the exam or ensure more exam centres so that social distancing can be maintained. The authorities should first consult the students before taking any decision because ultimately, they are ones who have to take the exam.”
He said, “I took my previous JEE attempt in February, which went well. Since I will now appear for both April and May sessions, I hope the conducting authority takes all necessary measures as per the Covid guidelines as the situation has gone from bad to worse.”
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Ishan Bhargava Dubey, a JEE aspirant who has tested positive for Covid, said, “I have already tested positive for the virus and do not want to put other students, who will come to take the exam, at risk. The exam should either be postponed or conducted in online mode. This way everybody can perform better without worrying about contracting coronavirus.”
Rashi Gupta, one of the aspirants, said, “Health is more important than exams. Please postpone JEE Main (April) for the safety of students.”
The topic has also created a buzz on the social media. Many students took to Twitter asking Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal to defer the exam due to the record spike in the Covid-19 cases.
Aniruddha Sharma, an aspirant, tweeted, “Respected @DrRPNishank ji , I request you to please postpone the JEE Mains April & May 2021. As the situation is not conducive outside and Covid-19 cases are surging daily. Please postpone the exam.”
#jeemains2021postpone #postponejee2021
Gaurang Sharma echoed similar concerns, “#cbseboardexams2021 I am still surprised that no one is talking about JEE mains April Attempt which is nearest. I know postponement will cause competition but I am worried about current situation of #COVIDSecondWave . If it’s possible then #postponejee2021.
Kritika, another aspirant, tweeted, “Actually more than 2lakh cases in a day..check worldometer..govt should seriously think about postponing jee mains.” @DrRPNishank @EduMinOfIndia
JEE Main is the entrance gateway to UG courses, including BE, BTech at IIITs, NITs, and several other colleges. Those who clear JEE Main and make it to the top 2.5 lakh ranks are also selected for JEE Advanced, an entrance exam for IIT admissions.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has already conducted the JEE Main February and March sessions and declared the results of both exams. Though there is no official statement on the postponement of the JEE Main April session by the NTA, nearly six lakh students are expected to appear for the engineering entrance exam.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 8 hours ago
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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Answered 10 hours ago
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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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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Answered 2 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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Answered 2 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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Answered 2 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 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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Answered 3 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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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 days ago
No, JEE Main has not been mentioned as an accepted entrance exam for BTech at GLA University.
Candidates who want to apply for BTech at this institute must appear in their own entrance exam called GLAET.
Admissions are based solely on scores obtained in this exam along with performance in PI rounds.
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Answered 6 days ago
Yes, along with the CUET UG score, DIT Dehradun also select students based on JEE Main and on the merit of Class 12. On-campus admission counselling is conducted by the university, for which 25% of seats are reserved for Uttarakhand candidates who have scored 95% or above in Class 12. Direct admissi
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Can I get a seat in an NIT with a JEE Main CRL rank of 632000 under the SC category?