The Supreme Court on Monday cancelled the plea of candidates seeking a postponement in JEE Main and NEET examinations.
“Career of students cannot be put under jeopardy for long. Therefore, the entrance exams will be held as per schedule,” the SC said.
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The JEE Main will be held from September 1 to 6 while NEET will be held on September 13 and the JEE Advanced on September 27.
The exams were postponed twice this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, students were demanding a further deferment.
The Supreme Court further said that it has taken note of assurance by authorities that the exams will be held with adequate precautions.
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It may be mentioned here that over 9 lakh students had applied to appear for JEE Main while nearly 16 lakh registered for NEET.
Candidates were given several options to opt for the nearest exam centre.