HRD Minister announces fresh chance for students to apply for JEE-MAINS

Students whose plans to study abroad have been affected due to COVID-19 will get a fresh chance to apply for JEE-Mains, the entrance exam for engineering colleges, the HRD Minister announced on Tuesday.

In view of representations received from various Indian students who were scheduled to join colleges abroad but are now keen to pursue their studies in India due to changed circumstances arising out of COVID-19, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has decided to give an opportunity, HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank' said.

Students who were not able to complete their application form due to other reasons can also make use of this opportunity, NTA Director Vineet Joshi said. The exam will be held across the country from July 18-23.

HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank tweeted,"Students who dropped the idea to study abroad, here is your chance to pursue your studies in India. I have advised @DG_NTA to give one more opportunity to students to submit new/complete online application form for JEE (Main) 2020. Hurry! Forms available till 24th May."

📢Students who dropped the idea to study abroad, here is your chance to pursue your studies in India.

I have advised @DG_NTA to give one more opportunity to students to submit new/complete online application form for JEE (Main) 2020.
Hurry! Forms available till 24th May. pic.twitter.com/hSwXQ9GBjX

— Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) May 19, 2020