S. Vishnu Sharma
JEE Main NEET 2020, there is lot of talk about these popular exams again. The big question with regards to them as of now is whether they would be postponed now or not?
Nothing can be said with regards to JEE Main NEET 2020 as of now. The chances for these exams getting further postponed also cannot be denied. Nation underwent lock down to prevent corona virus from causing further havoc.
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This had brought things to a grinding halt in many sectors. Education is one of them. Host of popular exams were postponed, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)’s 10th and 12th were among them.
Announcements about JEE Main NEET 2020 postponement were also made. Soon exams postponement of over 38 school education boards were also made. Indian School Certificate Exam (ICSE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) also decided to conduct their 12th and 10th exams later on owing to COVID-19.
This led to lot of uncertainty with regards to JEE Main NEET 2020. University, college exams have also been postponed due to the corona virus outbreak. Now the biggest challenge is to conduct all these exams in a manner that their dates will not clash with each other.
The basic exams must be conducted first, 10th and 12th exams must be held, 12th exams are of more importance as of now as a pass in them is a must for the candidates to take part in JEE Main NEET 2020.
It is not only 12th and 10th exams of CBSE, but also even state boards have to complete their 12th and 10th exams. If exams are to be conducted without clashes of dates, it can mean further postponement.
The prospects for UGC NET 2020 also are the same. The qualification for this exam is master’s degree, with many universities yet to conduct their exams for graduate or post graduate courses, and if these examinations are not conducted in a timely manner post lock down, UGC NET 2020 can also witness further postponement, says T. Satish Kumar, a lecturer in Indian History.
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However, there is still a ray of hope, says K.S. Ramkumar, Maths faculty at an IIT coaching institute. ‘It all depends upon ending the lock down.’ If the current stand still comes to an end by April, the prospects of conducting exams as per right schedules still exist.
If it is supposed that complete lock down is lifted by end of April or early May, board exams can be conducted and their results can be declared before 15 June. Admit cards can likely be issued with regards to JEE Main NEET 2020 also by about end of May.
Post this scenario, even JEE Advanced exam also can be expected by end of June, results can be expected by July. Counselling and other admission process can begin by August. A lot of things like exam evaluation have to be fast tracked, reminds Ramkumar.
Even if the prospects haven’t turned dull for timely conducting of JEE Main NEET 2020 as of now, but lot of other things are also expected for students.
On the upside, while things can be fast tracked, on the downside, students may be left with little time between one exam and the other. Even summer vacation may be cut short this time.
But what can still help students get an upper hand with regards to JEE Main NEET 2020 is preparation. They can use current leisure time in lock down to prepare maximum for the exams, for time may not be available later on once the academic and exam schedule commences after standstill period comes to an end. JEE Main NEET 2020 are the exams which witnesses attendance of students in large numbers, a success in these exams ensures a bright future for them.
Success in JEE Main NEET 2020 will help students get a chance to study in prestigious institutes which in a way is a gateway towards highly paid jobs.
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