Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal to announce JEE Main 2021 exam dates today at 6pm

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on Wednesday announced that the dates for the JEE Main 2021 entrance exam will be announced on today at 6 pm. The minister also said that along with schedule, the number of times the exam will be held would also be announced.

On his Twitter handle, the education minister said, "Thank you all for sharing your constructive suggestions regarding JEE (Main) exams. We have got your suggestions examined. I will be announcing the schedule, number of times the exam will be held at 6 PM today. Stay tuned.’"

Thank you all for sharing your constructive suggestions regarding JEE (Main) exams. We have got your suggestions examined. I will be announcing the schedule, number of times the exam will be held at 6 PM today. Stay tuned.@DDNewslive@PIB_India@EduMinOfIndia@MIB_Indiapic.twitter.com/Ibp9QqhzOd

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) December 16, 2020

Earlier in his live interaction December 10, he had said that the government is looking into the possibility of holding JEE exams multiple times a year. Students had suggested holding the exam three to four times a year so that candidates could choose dates as per their convenience.

"We are closely looking into the possibility of holding JEE about three to four times a year. If it is feasible, we are open to this idea," he added.