COVID-19 outbreak results in the postponed dates of JEE Main 2020

COVID-19 outbreak results in the postponed dates of JEE Main 2020

Ritu TripathiUpdated on 21 Mar 2020, 02:20 PM IST

COVID-19 i.e. coronavirus has rapidly spread across the world including India. At present, India has 258 positive cases and the situation is getting alarming day by day. This widespread outbreak of coronavirus has resulted in almost a complete shutdown and lock down in the country, the government has closed schools, colleges, cinemas, malls, etc. till March 31. The government is trying every possible thing to combat the situation like observing Janata Curfew on March 22. Along with all these steps, the coronavirus outbreak has led to postponement of various engineering entrance exams and JEE Main is one of them. Because of COVID-19 , the National Testing Agency has announced to postpone JEE Main 2020 which was scheduled to be conducted on April 5, 7, 8, 9 and 11. Now the exam will be conducted in the last week of May.

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After a period of reduced preference among engineering aspirants, the BTech in Civil Engineering programme appears to be regaining steady demand, as reflected in the JEE Main cut-off trends across the National Institutes of Technology (NITs). The first session of JEE Main 2026, which will determine eligibility for BTech admissions, is scheduled for January.

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COVID-19 outbreak results in the postponed dates of JEE Main 2020
COVID-19 outbreak results in the postponed dates of JEE Main 2020

Now, as the exam has been postponed, the entire schedule of the April session of the exam will be changed and the new schedule will be announced with the new exam dates.

Can JEE Main 2020 be conducted through home?

As coronavirus is spreading rapidly, speculations are being made if authorities can conduct JEE Main 2020 exam through homes. It can be said if the conditions get worse, authorities may resort to the alternative of conducting the exam through homes. The exam is already being conducted as a computer-based exam. However, this can be adopted as a last resort.

Can COVID-19 result in cancellation of JEE Main 2020?

Although COVID-19 is at an alarming stage but there is a very little possibility that JEE Main 2020 is cancelled. The authorities will try to conduct the exam in every possible way as the January session has already been conducted. So, it is almost not possible that the authorities will cancel the exam.

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How should candidates use this postponement of JEE Main 2020 in a positive way?

Candidates who were to appear for the April session of JEE Main 2020 can convert this postponement of the exam in a positive way. Candidates can utilise this time to make their preparations for the exam stronger. Following the given tips can help the candidates to ace the exam-

Practice Mock Tests and Sample Papers- Candidates must practice more and more JEE Main sample papers and mock tests to increase their speed and time management. These mock tests and sample papers will also help the candidates to analyse their performance and they can work on their mistakes.

Follow a time table- Candidates should prepare a time-table to take up topics that they think need more time. Candidates can divide the available time to all such topics. This will boost the JEE Main preparation of the candidates.

Make short notes- Candidates should make short and handy notes for important formulas and concepts. These handy notes can help the candidates in memorising them easily.

Revise- As revision is an important factor to ace any exam, candidates must revise everything they have studied for the exam.

Stay Healthy- At last, candidates must take care of themselves and stay healthy. Candidates must take proper precautions to fight the coronavirus.

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Questions related to JEE Main

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Hello,

Yes, you can edit the OBC authority designation in the JEE Main 2026 form during the correction window.

To do it:

  1. Wait for the correction window to open.

  2. Log in to the JEE Main portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

  3. Click on “Correction in Application Form.”

  4. Go to the category or certificate details section.

  5. Edit the authority designation if the field is active, or re-upload a corrected OBC certificate.

  6. Save and submit the changes.

If the field is not editable, upload a new valid certificate or contact the NTA helpline for help.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

NTA has not yet announced the JEE Main correction window dates. It will open after the registration process ends, and the notice will be released on the official website.

You can usually edit details like school name and category-related information during the correction window. So, you should be able to correct the school name and the OBC certificate authority field if those sections are made editable.

Keep checking the JEE Main website regularly, and make the changes as soon as the correction window opens.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

Yes, you need to enter your board registration number while filling the JEE Main application form .

This is the number given by your school board (like CBSE, ICSE, or state board) when you registered for your Class 10 or Class 12 board exams .

You can find it on your Class 10 or 12 admit card, marksheet, or registration slip provided by your board.

If you don’t remember it, you can ask your school for the registration number.

Hope it helps !

HELLO,

The JEE Main application verification system uses the name you enter in the application form at the time of Aadhar Card verification so if you your Aadhaar was updated but still it is showing name not verifies then it means the new details have not been reflected in the online system use by NTA

Now what you can do is :-

1. First check the status of your Aadhaar card updates on the official UIDAI website by using your Update request Number.

2. Verify the details you have entered in application form like ensure that the name that you have entered in the JEE main application form exactly matches your newly updated Aadhaar card

3. You can use the NTA Mismatch Advisory like if a name mismatch pop up appears during the application process so for this NTA has provided the solution first close the pop up then a new window will appear that will allow you to enter the name exactly as it is on your Aadhaar card

4. If still the problem does not solve then you can contact the NTA Helpdesk

Visit the link to know more :- https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/how-correct-aadhaar-name-mismatch-in-jee-mains

Hope this Helps!

While filling the form of JEE Mains 2026 January session, upload the improvement marksheet, as your improvement marksheet is your final marksheet of class 12th AISSCE exams. The one that you got before the improvement doesn't matter now as you appeared for the compartment exam to increase your overall score. So, use the marksheet given to you after appearing for your improvement exam everywhere as that is your finalized class 12th marksheet.