JEE Main 2020: 82 percent students appear for day 3 examination

NEW DELHI: National Testing Agency (NTA) is steadily conducting JEE Main examination in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While there were doubts regarding whether the examination will be held in a safe manner or not, the positive reviews by students who attempted the examination and growing number of aspirants each day has invoked mixed reactions and reports. Day 1 of JEE Main (Paper 2) saw 54.67 percent of students attending the examination while Day 3 Paper 1, which was held today, witnessed 82.14 percent attendance.

Check day and shift-wise attendance statistics of JEE Ma

Earlier, many cities had reported less attendance by students for JEE Main. However, the statistics released have indicated a strong increase in the percentage of applicants attempting the JEE Main exam.

JEE Main 2020: The Journey So Far

JEE Main 2020 April/September commenced on September 1 with Paper 2. The examination for Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) is being conducted from September 2 to 6, 2020. During the exam, JEE Main student reactions have shown that the examination was held smoothly and all COVID SOPs were followed at the centre. According to the students, the centres provided sanitizers and new masks and social distancing was maintained at all times. NTA had also provided a dress code for JEE Main students in which footwears with thick soles and garments with large buttons were prohibited.

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