Number of exam centres increased
WEB DESK
Despite calls by students and several opposition parties for the postponement of the two competitive exams, National Testing Agency, NTA today said the exams will be held on time — JEE Mains (engineering entrance) from September 1 to 6 and NEET UG (MBBS entrance) on September 13.
It said that the number of exam centres had been increased for student safety and to maintain physical distancing due to COVID-19.
NTA assured safety of students and sought their cooperation to conduct JEE Mains and NEET UG exams in coming September.
NTA said it has ensured more than 99 per cent candidates get their first choice of centre cities in both of these examinations. “The number of Examination Centers has also been increased from 570 to 660 (in case of JEE Main) and 2,546 to 3,843 (in case of NEET (UG) 2020. JEE (Main) is Computer-Based Test (CBT) and NEET (UG) is pen paper-based test. Additionally, in case of JEE (Main), the number of shifts has been increased from the earlier 8 to 12, and the number of candidates per shift has been reduced from earlier 1.32 lakh to 85,000 now,” said NTA.
While 8.58 lakh candidates have registered for JEE Mains, 15.97 lakh have been registered for NEET (UG) 2020.
To meet the social distancing requirements, there has been a substantial increase in the number of centres, NTA said assuring student safety.
