New Delhi: Engineering entrance exam JEE-Main, scheduled to be held from 27-30 April, has been postponed in view of the COVID-19 situation, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' announced on Sunday.
According to an official order by the National Testing Agency (NTA), "looking at the present situation of COVID-19 pandemic and also taking into account the safety and well being of candidates and examination functionaries, it has been decided to postpone JEE-(Main) April session".
📢 Announcement
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
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) April 18, 2021
"The revised dates will be announced later on and at least 15 days before the examination," the order said.
source https://www.firstpost.com/india/jee-main-2021-april-session-postponed-amid-covid-19-surge-revised-dates-to-be-announced-later-9541261.html
