Currently, the entire world is facing a very crucial time as we are under the crisis of COVID-19 outbreak, and most importantly, researchers are yet to discover or invent any cure/vaccine which can relieve us all from this highly worrying concern. Amidst this period, the Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD) has taken much-needed step to postpone the coming session of JEE Main 2020 to July. JEE Main 2020 April session will be conducted from July 18 – 23, 2020. 

Regarding JEE Main Admit Card which was previously scheduled to be released on March 20, 2020, it will now be issued 15 days prior to the conduct of the exam, on the official website of JEE Main. The Ministry has advised the candidates and their parents to be frequently updated with the information and notification of the JEE Main 2020 examination at the official websites – jeemain.nta.nic.in or www.nta.nic.in. Also, the candidates will be provided with the latest information and notification regarding JEE Main on their registered phone number as well as in their registered e-mail id. For any further information, the candidates can call at 0120-6895200.

According to the previous schedule, JEE Main was to be held on April 5,7,8,9,11, 2020. But on March 18, 2020 MHRD announced the cancellation of the scheduled program due to the CORONA outbreak in the country. JEE Main coming session has finally being scheduled on July 18 – 23, 2020. 

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This has been a very intelligent step taken by the ministry keeping the safety of the health of both the examiners and the examinees in mind. With the postponing of JEE Main from April to May, there will be an expected postponing in the JEE Advanced 2020 as well. As NTA comes up with a lot of factors to be in mind while planning the schedule for a National Level Exam, there can be a possibility of postponing the following exam of JEE Advanced as well. Also due to this COVID 19, there are a lot of exams that are being postponed; so the authorities also need to keep the fact of overlapping rescheduled exam dates in mind.

How to Keep Yourself Motivated And Your Productivity at Peak?

As we all are facing a very disturbing condition all around, there is a high possibility for the candidates to be stressed and anxious about the following events. It is a very crucial time to keep completely calm. This is a condition that is unexpected and also beyond one’s control. Keep your mind calm and carry on with the routine the candidates were maintaining till the exam date.

Amidst all these, follow the precautionary measures directed by the doctors and health advisory board. It is important to keep your health fit at this risk hour. So, maintain hygiene as much as possible. Follow all the protocols given and keep on boosting your energy and concentration to focus on the exam.

The syllabus is supposed to be completed by now by every candidate so far. As you all have got some extra time in hand, utilize it to the fullest. Some tips for candidates are as follows:

•  Divide Your Schedule: Since you have some extra weeks in hand, don’t be laidback. Make a plan and stick to it. First, revise the chapters that you are confident of as it will take the least amount of time. Secondly, take up the chapters for revision which are moderately prepared and give them a try to prepare it as solidly as possible. And strictly maintain the deadline.
• Mock Tests: This is the best way to identify your strengths and weaknesses and work on your strategies. Take at least one full-length mock test every day and device your paper attempting strategies accordingly. Download JEE Main Sample Papers
• Question-solving approach: During your mock tests and practice papers, keep in mind that solving every question requires the right approach. This approach must include first understanding the question followed by the application of concepts and ultimately calculation.
• Keep Limited Resources: This is not at all the time to bring up a new book and find if there is something new. Keep revising as much as possible from your reliable set of books and notes
• Focus Majorly on Revision: Do not keep the revision for the last minute; as you have got some more time, take it as a second chance and utilize it by revising the syllabus at regular intervals.
• Healthy Lifestyle: it is very much important to maintain your health. 6-7 hours of sound sleep on time and maintaining hygiene keeps the concentration level at the top. Another important thing to note, it is essential to take breaks at necessary intervals. Breaks lighten the mood and bring in more concentration. 

Also Check JEE Main 2020 Expected Cutoff

Keep Yourself Healthy- Some Essential Quarantine Tips

As it is a quarantine period, here are some more tips on how to keep yourself working in this tough time:

• First, maintain the proper isolation in a room with no interference at all, like the base camp before trekking.
• Second, indulge in multi-tasking as effectively as possible to keep yourself charged. You can watch videos on revision in different sites, including the official website of JEE Main 2020
• Third, take the required break, but do not get lazy. Breaks emulate more oxygen to the brain which enhances the concentration.
• And while taking a break, you can chat with your friends, peer candidates through video chats like Skype, Zoom or Face-time. Group conferences can also enhance your grip on your mind and your preparation.

Amidst all this chaos, with all your studies and revisions, keep an eye on the current situation as the whole world is suffering. All we can do is to keep ourselves safe by maintaining all the health measures and keep studying. Together we all are going to survive through this and ‘We Shall Overcome’.