'JEE-Mains to be held four times in 2021': Ramesh Pokhriyal hints at possibility

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank during his virtual interactive session with children, teachers and parents from across country on Thursday said that government is examining suggestions about conducting Joint Entrance Examination-Main (JEE-Main) four times from next year. Speaking furr about this plan, Education minister said that doing this would ensure that candidates do t miss out on opportunities due to clash of examinations or COVID-19. Answering questions related to JEE-Main syllabus, Union Education Minister said that syllabus will remain same as previous year. 

Ramesh Pokhriyal said, " suggestion of Joint Entrance Examination JEE-Main 2021 to be held four times in a year will be examined positively, beginning at end of February, reafter in March, April and May-2021, for three to four days during each time."

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Ramesh Pokhriyal: 'JEE-Main to be held 4 times in 2021'

During virtual interactive session, Pokhriyal informed that a proposal is underway where students will be given a choice to answer 75 questions (25 questions each in Physics, Chemistry and Mamatics) out of 90 questions (30 questions each in Physics, Chemistry and Mamatics). Earlier in JEE-Main 2020, re were 75 questions which h to be answered by candidates (25 questions each in Physics, Chemistry and Mamatics). 

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While dressing queries related to syllabus and dates of NEET exam, education minister asserted that schedule for NEET (UG) 2021 is currently being finalized in consultation with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and National Medical Commission (NMC). He said that final dates for exam will be declared in near future. Speaking about syllabus, Pokhriyal said that it will remain same as previous year. "In terms of mode of conduct of examination, online and offline, Health Ministry and NMC are being consulted in this regard," he ded. 

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Regarding class 10 and 12 board exams, minister said that consultations with stakeholders are in progress for deciding dates of board examinations and it will be anunced soon based on feedback. He also stated that Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is yet to take a decision on dates of conducting board examinations. Pokhriyal informed, "In case students are t able to do practical in classes before examinations, alternatives to practical examinations will be explored."

While clarifying doubts among students and teachers about deleted portion of class 12, Union Minister said that CBSE has alrey uploed revised syllabus on its website. "Details of deleted portion have been given in a summary form," he ded. CBSE h last week anunced that board exams in 2021 will be in written mode only and t online.

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