JEE Main Live Updates: Kerala

Kerala: Candidates arrived at TCS Ion Digital Zone in Aluva, Kochi on the second day of their #JEEMain exam.

Students underwent temperature check & sanitization process at the entrance & instructed to follow social distancing norms in wake of #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/Lip2kkDyRQ

— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2020

JEE Main Exam 2020: Special Suburban Train Services For Students In Mumbai

In Mumbai, the Railways have started special suburban train services for transportation of JEE Main candidates and their parents. The Western Railway will run 46 additional special suburban services in addition to the 350 already running. The Central Eastern Railway, on the other hand, has decided to run 20 special trains for the convenience of the JEE Main and NEET examinees appearing in Bihar.

JEE Main Exam 2020: Jharkhand Reopens Hotels, Restaurants For Students

The Jharkhand Government had allowed reopening of hotels, lodges and restaurants, and also resumed public transport within the state for a month till September 30 in view of the JEE Main and NEET examinations.

JEE Main Exam 2020: MP Provides Free Transport To JEE 2020 Aspirants

The Madhya Pradesh Government has arranged for free transport facilities to the exam centres for the JEE 2020 aspirants. The Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took to Twitter to announce it on Twitter. The minister also mentioned a website — mapit.gov.in/covid-19 — for registration.

JEE Main Exam 2020: Free Transportation For Candidates In Odisha

The Odisha Government had also announced free transportation and accommodation for candidates who will be required to travel long distances to write JEE Main 2020.

JEE Main 2020: States, Railways Come Forward To Help Candidates

Knowing that the JEE Main aspirants might experience hardships while commuting to the JEE exam centres during the COVID-19 pandemic, and floods in several states of the country, numerous entities have announced to help those appearing for the eligibility tests with transport to reach their allotted exam centres. Several states including Odisha, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh have arranged for transport facilities for the JEE Main exam-takers. The Western Railway in Mumbai and the East Central Railway in Bihar also have announced special trains for the JEE Main aspirants.

JEE Main Live Update: Education Minister’s Video Message

मैं सभी राज्यों के मुख्यमंत्रियों से अपील करता हूं कि संकट की इस घड़ी में हमारे विद्यार्थियों का साथ दें और परीक्षा हेतु कोरोना गाइडलाइन के अनुसार उचित व्यवस्थाओं का निर्माण करें ताकि हमारे जेईई एवं नीट के अभ्यर्थियों को किसी भी प्रकार की असुविधा अथवा परेशानी का सामना न करना पड़े pic.twitter.com/zbxAegrI7I

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) August 31, 2020

JEE Main Exam 2020: BArch and BPlanning Papers Were Held On Sept 1

The Joint Entrance Examination Main, or JEE Main 2020, begun from Tuesday, September 1, 2020. This year, the JEE Main 2020 is being conducted in three papers instead of two papers. The BArch and BPlanning papers were conducted separately, as Paper II and Paper III, respectively. The BArch paper was conducted in the first shift yesterday, from 9 am to 12 pm. This year, a total of 1,38,409 candidates registered for B.Arch, and 59,003 candidates registered for B.Planning. Less than 1.5 lakh students had registered last year for the B. Arch paper last year.

JEE Main Cutoff For NIT Warangal

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will release the JEE Main cutoff for NIT Warangal once counselling starts. The JEE Main cutoff for NIT Warangal indicates the opening and closing ranks at which admissions are allotted. The cutoff is determined on the basis of the number of applicants for each branch. Having an idea of the previous years’ cutoff of NIT Warangal will help candidates while filling their preferences during the counselling process. To know previous years’ JEE Main Cutoff for NIT Warangal, read the full article here. 

JEE Main Cutoff For MNIT Jaipur

The Malaviya National Institute of Technology, or MNIT Jaipur, is a popular choice among Engineering aspirants. Candidates seeking admission to MNIT Jaipur must meet the required JEE Main cutoff — the minimum rank that a candidate needs to get admission. It must be noted that the MNIT Jaipur JEE Main cutoff will vary for each branch of engineering, category, home state quota etc.
Read the complete article here.

JEE Main Exam 2020: List Of Prohibited Items

These things will not be allowed at the JEE Main exam centre:

• Handbags, shoes, footwear with thick soles.

• Garments with large buttons.

• Jewellery and other personal belongings.

• Caps, mufflers or any other head coverings.

• Electronic devices, mobile phones and watches

JEE Main Exam 2020: Items Allowed At JEE Exam Centre

On the exam day, candidates will be allowed to carry the following items to the JEE Main exam centre:

• Printout of admit card, undertaking form (filled and unsigned).

• Passport size photograph.

• A simple transparent ballpoint pen.

• Photo ID proof.

• Geometry box, pencil and eraser.

• Hand sanitizer (50 ml).

• Transparent water bottle

• PwD certificate (if applicable).

• Food items for diabetic students.

JEE Main Exam 2020: 3,600 Students Appear In Exam On The First Day In Odisha

Amidst strict enforcement of the COVID-19 protocols as many as 3,600 students appeared in the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main 2020) in Odisha on Tuesday, official sources said. The students appeared for the examination in 26 different centres spread across seven cities in the state.

JEE Main Exam 2020: Students Confirm Safe Conduct Of Exam In Tripura

JEE Main exam (Paper 2 and 3) held yesterday witnessed students coming to the JEE exam centres from far-away various locations. In Tripura,  the JEE Main Exam was held at various centres in Agartala; students appeared in the exam wearing masks. Barnita Choudhury, a student said, “All precautionary measures are being taken in view of COVID19.”

Tripura: #JEEMain examination was held at various centres in Agartala; students appeared in the exam wearing masks. Barnita Choudhury, a student said, “All precautionary measures are being taken in view of #COVID19.” (01.09.2020) pic.twitter.com/DXjHHx9Tty

— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020

JEE Main Exam 2020: Pre-Exam Preparation

– Candidate needs to check reporting time given in the JEE Main Admit Card and reach JEE Exam centre as per reporting time to avoid any crowding and maintain social distancing.

– In case of candidate with the scribe, both the candidate and the scribe must bring their own mask. Candidates will be permitted to carry only certain items with them into the venue, such as- exam related documents (Admit Card, ID card, etc.)

– A simple transparent Ball Point Pen

– Additional photograph, to be pasted on the attendance sheet 

– Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)

– Personal transparent water bottle

JEE Main Exam 2020: COVID-19 Advisory For Students

For safety purposes, NTA strongly advises students not to bring anything other than permitted items. However, in the case of an unavoidable situation, there will be an arrangement to store the bags at centres at owner’s risk.

JEE Main Exam 2020: No Negative Marking For Numerical Questions

In JEE Main 2020 Paper 1 (B Tech) today, a total of 75 questions from Physics, Chemistry and Maths will be asked. The numerical questions will not have negative marking.

JEE Main 2020 Exam: Exam Pattern Of Engineering Paper

The exam pattern of JEE Main 2020 for Paper 1 (B Tech) comprises of multiple-choice questions and numerical questions. Paper 1 of JEE Main exam will have 3 subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each section of JEE Main will have equal weightage with 20 multiple choice questions and five numerical questions. The total marks for JEE Main 2020 Paper 1 will be 300.

JEE Main exam 2020: JEE Main BTech Paper To Be Held In Two Shifts

The JEE Main BTech paper will be held today in two slots, between 9 am and 12 noon, and 3 pm and 6 pm. As many as 8,58,273 students had registered for JEE Main this year. Amidst protests across the nation and controversies associated over the holding of JEE Main and NEET 2020 exams during COVID-19 situation and floods, the National Testing Agency (NTA) had concluded the first day of JEE Main BArch and BPlanning paper. The eligibility test for admission to the engineering colleges in India will continue till September 6.