JEE Main 2021 will be conducted in the computer-based mode for phases 3 and 4.
As the COVID situation in the country is rapidly normalizing, Education Minister has announced the JEE Main 2021 phase 3 and 4 exam dates. JEE Main 2021 April exam will be held from July 20 to 25 while May exam will be held from July 27 to August 2. The question here arises, “Is there a chance of JEE Main 2021 shifting to home-based remote proctored exam”. However, the authority has scheduled to conduct in computer-based mode.
JEE Main 2021 Exam Dates Announced
The NTA has announced new dates for the phase 3 and 4. According to the official notification, JEE Main application submission and correction window has also been reopened.
The final decision has been taken on July 6 regarding JEE Main 2021 exam dates by the Education Minister. This is to ensure dates of JEE Main and board exams do not clash with each other and students get ample time in between the board and JEE. Covid protocols will be followed at all the exam centres of JEE Main.
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Can remote proctored exam be a good alternative for JEE Main amid COVID?
The home based remote proctored exam is conducted in a way that students can appear for the test from their home or from any other place with computer, internet setup and the web-camera. A few other basic hardware and software requirements are also needed in the computer, which are generally available in computers.
The candidate is monitored through web camera for the entire duration of exam. The test screen of computer is also monitored through special software for any wrong practice. The web camera also records the movements and facial expressions of candidates during the test.
If any student is found indulged in any wrongful means, the test gets automatically canceled. In case of interruption in test due to power or hardware/software failure, candidates are generally provided alternative timing for the exam.
Around 10 lakh students would be appearing in the remaining two sessions of the JEE Main, which is a huge number. The problem is, every JEE candidate might not be having a computer. Moreover, a good internet connection is something not available in every part of the country, specially in the rural areas, thus making the remote proctored test a difficult alternative for JEE Main.
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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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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 2 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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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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Answered a week ago
A JEE Main rank of 2000 would get you admission to this institute if you belong to the General AI category. In the first round, the highest Round 1 rank acceptable is 34000 for this category. Hence, students in this category would need a rank of at least 34000 to be considered qualified for admissio
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Answered a week ago
MIT-WPU JEE Main cutoff 2026 is released for admission to the BTech course based on the student's peformance in the JEE Main entrance exam. For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff was 34000 for various BTech course branches. Students can check the table below to know the round 1 cutoff for o
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