JEE Main & NEET Exam 2020: HRD Ministry forms panel to review situation for conduct of entrance exams – Times of India
July 2, 2020
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ stated on Thursday {that a} panel will review the situation for conducting medical and engineering entrance exams NEET and JEE amid considerations over spike in COVID-19 circumstances.
Parents and college students have raised considerations about conducting the exams in July.
“Looking at the prevailing circumstances and requests received from students & parents appearing for JEE and NEEET examinations, a committee consisting of officials from the National Testing Agency (NTA) and other experts has been advised to review the situation and submit its recommendations latest by tomorrow,” Nishank stated.
While medical entrance examination NEET is scheduled on July 26, engineering entrance examination JEE is scheduled to be held from July 18-23.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had final week cancelled pending board exams scheduled from July 1 to 15.
Looking on the prevailing circumstances & requests acquired from college students & dad and mom showing for #JEE & #NEET examination… https://t.co/NF3TUudyQH
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) 1593677464000
