NEET, JEE Main 2020 Exam Date Live: HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal likely to make an announcement today. File Photo
NEET, JEE Main 2020 Exam Date Live News Updates: Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal is likely to make an announcement on the conduct of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main and National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET 2020) today. The minister on Thursday announced that a committee has been set-up to review the prevailing situation of the Covid-19 pandemic and the safety of examinations which will deliberate when the much-awaited NEET and JEE tests can take place.
“Looking at the prevailing circumstances and requests received from students and parents appearing for #JEE & #NEET examinations, a committee consisting of DG NTA and other experts has been advised to review the situation & submit its recommendations to HRD Ministry latest by tomorrow,” said HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Thursday.
The minister was compelled to rethink in conducting the entrance after communications received from agitating students and parents from the country and abroad. A few days ago, parents of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2020) candidates in the Middle East countries have filed a plea in Supreme Court demanding to postpone the medical entrance exam.
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If the committee decision is to postpone the examinations further, it will further push back the admissions of fresh students into higher educational institutions and the beginning of classes for first year students. The postponement of JEE Main will defer the dates of JEE Advanced as candidates aspiring for a seat in IITs will first have to clear both entrance tests.
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When you start being disciplined you can think better. When you play sports, you perform better, said Chhetri while asking students to not neglect sports. Play any sports and enjoy it, he said.
Those who dream and have the capabilities to fulfill them too are the ones who are respected in the world, said Pokhriyal. While answering questions raised by the audience he said it is important to have a well-rounded personality. The HRD Minister said to have a successful life both health and academics are important
The Fit India movement is in line with the New Education Policy (NEP) which goes beyond academics and focuses on the holistic development of students. When PM started the Fit India movement, 11 crore students joined with it on the same day and more students are joining in the program, said the HRD Minister.
Students posting queries regarding NEET and JEE Main during the live discussion of HRD Minister, Kiran Rijiju, PV Sindhu and Sunil Chhetri. A report by experts on JEE Main and NEET was to be submitted to the HRD minister today on conducting JEE Main and NEET and it is likely to suggest new dates of conducting the exams.
PV Sindhu said she started playing at the age of 8 and joined academy when she was 10 years old. She advises students to enjoy sports.
In the last two months, 2.5 lakh schools have registered under Fit India school programme, informed Kiren Rijiju. He said it is the aim of PM Modi that we have a fit India.
Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank along with Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju and Olympic medalist PV Sindhu and captain of Indian football team Sunil Chhetri will address a webinar 'Fit Hai to Hit Hai India' at 5 pm where he is also expected to address questions related to JEE Main and NEET.
Students, don’t forget to join me tomorrow at 5 pm in conversation with MoS @YASMinistry Shri @KirenRijiju, Olympic Medalist @Pvsindhu1 & Captain-Indian Football Team @chetrisunil11 around fitness & more.#FitIndiaTalks
If JEE Main is postponed, it will subsequently push back the dates of JEE Advanced - the entrance exam for IITs. Only those who clear JEE Main will be eligible for JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced was to be held in May and was later rescheduled to be held on August 23.
The decision is likly to impact over 25 lakh students. As many as 9 lakh candidates have registered to take the JEE Main, and approximately 16 lakh have registered for NEET.
The decision on conducting the JEE Main and NEET will be taken after the report by a panel of experts. The report will be submitted to the HRD Minister today. The committee had taken cognizance of the situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier, the ministry had increased the number of exam centres as well as given option to candidates to change their exam centres and opt for one closer to their current accommodation.
JEE Main is schedule to be conducted between July 18 and July 23, while NEET on July 26
Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal was compelled to rethink in conducting the entrance after communications received from agitating students and parents from the country and abroad. “Looking at the prevailing circumstances and requests received from students and parents appearing for #JEE & #NEET examinations, a committee consisting of DG NTA and other experts has been advised to review the situation & submit its recommendations to HRD Ministry latest by tomorrow,” HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal tweeted
The Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD) is expected to take a decision on whether to conduct the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main and National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET 2020) today. The minister on Thursday announced that a committee has been set-up to review the prevailing situation of the Covid-19 pandemic and the safety of examinations which will deliberate when the much-awaited NEET and JEE tests can take place.