The National Testing Agency has released JEE Main September 2020 Exam Schedule and an advisory for COVID-19 with other important exam instructions. JEE Main 2020 is to be scheduled from September 1, 2020 to September 6, 2020.

JEE Main Admit Card has been released on August 17, 2020. NTA will be conducting the JEE Main 2020 Exam in a computer-based test (CBT) mode. There are 605 centers for B.Tech/ B.E. and 489 centers for B.Arch and B.Planning located in 232 cities in India and abroad. Check JEE Main Instructions and COVID -19 Advisory

The B.Arch. and B.Planning JEE Main exam will be held on September 1, 2020 (Tuesday) while the B.Tech./B.E from September 2, 2020 (Wednesday) to September 6, 2020 (Sunday). The exam schedule is given below:

Note: Timings for candidates opting for both B.Arch and B.Planning will be 03:00 p.m. to 06:30 p.m. (IST)

To check the detailed JEE Main 2020 Exam Pattern students can Click Here.

Depending upon the courses candidates wish to pursue, they may appear for B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning. All the above-mentioned exams will be held in a computer-based mode (CBT)except for the questions for the Drawing Test of B.Arch. The Drawing Test will be held in Pen and Paper (offline) mode. The candidate must bring their own Geometry Box Set, Pencils, Erasers and Colour pencils or Crayons.

All the candidates aspiring for undergraduate admissions at IITs for 2020-21 will also have to appear for the B.E. or B.Tech paper of JEE Main 2020. Based on the performance in this, number of top candidates will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2020 as per its requirements. 

Subject to conditions defined on the JEE Advances 2020 website, admissions to IITs will be based on the category-wise All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Advanced. 

COVID-19 Advisory for JEE Main 2020 Exam

As per the guidelines provided by the Government of India in the current scenario of COVID-19, NTA will be implementing all the social distancing measures ensuring the health and safety of the candidates appearing for the exam.

Candidates are required to strictly adhere to the guidelines and new processes for social distancing and hygiene to ensure their and fellow candidates’ safety and health. Adequate measures and safety protocols are being adhered to without compromising the high standards, sanitation and fairness in the conduct of the examination. 

All candidates are strongly advised not to bring anything other than permitted items to the exam center. However, in unavoidable cases, there will be arrangements at the exam centers to store bags and belongings at the owner’s own risk. 

Preparation at JEE Main Exam Center

• Standard Operating Procedures for safety and maintaining the standard of hygiene are being implemented. 
• Before each shift, the seating area will be thoroughly cleaned. Monitors, keyboards, mouse, webcams, desks, chairs, door handles, staircase railing, lift buttons, etc. will be sanitized. 
• Seats would be placed maintaining the gap as per the Government of India’s guidelines. 
• Hand sanitizers will be available at the entry and exam venue at various places. 
• Bar code readers will be available at the entry point to scan the barcode on the admit card.
• Students will be informed about their lab or room number at the entry.
• Before the start of exam, rough sheets would be kept at all desks by invigilators wearing gloves.
• NTA has ensured that all processes at the exam center are touch-free to ensure social distancing norms.

Pre-Exam Preparations at JEE Main 2020 Exam Centers

• To avoid any crowding at the center at the time of entry, students are encouraged to reach the center as per the Reporting/ Entry time given in the JEE Main 2020 Admit Card.
• Admit cards must be duly filled as per the instructions.
• In case any candidate is accompanied by a scribe, both the candidate and scribe must have their own masks.
• Items permitted inside the exam venue include:
  • Exam related documents such as admit card, ID card, etc.
  • Transparent Ball Point Pen
  • Additional photograph to be pasted on the attendance sheet
  • Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
  • Personal transparent water bottle.

Guidelines at the time of Entry at JEE Main Exam Center

• A 6 feet distance is to be maintained by every student at all times. Students must follow the instructions provided by the center staff.
• Every student will be offered a 3 Ply face mask before entry. To avoid the use of any unfair means, students are expected to wear these freshly provided masks. Students will be required to wear the mask provided at the center only.
• Students must definitely carry their identification documents to the exam center. 
• At the entry, filled in Undertaking on Admit Card and body temperatures will be checked. 
• Students are required to strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the center staff as they will guide candidates to respective labs after scanning the barcode on admit card.
• Unless a candidate violates the COVID-19 directives of the government applicable on the day of exam, no candidate will be denied permission to appear for the examination. 

Guidelines for students During and After the JEE Main Exam

• 5 A4 size sheets would be kept at each desk for rough work. If additional sheets are required they would be made available on demand. 
• Even though the exam venue would be cleaned after every shift, students can further sanitize their seats and chairs with the sanitizers as per their wish.
• Students will be required to paste a passport size photograph and sign on the Attendance sheet.
• On completion of the exam, candidates must wait for the instructions made by the invigilator. They can exit the venue in an orderly manner one at a time. 
• Students must drop their Admit Card and Rough Sheets in the advised drop boxes after displaying to the staff.
• In case a student fails to drop the Admit Card or Rough Sheets in boxes, action can be taken against him/her. This also includes dismissal from the exam. 

No candidate would be allowed to enter the exam venue after the Gate Closing Time or leave before the end of exam. No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam center without their JEE Main Admit Card, ID proof or proper frisking. 

Candidates are not allowed to carry any personal belongings such as electronic devices, mobile phone or other banned/ prohibited items listed in the Information Bulletin to the Examination Centre. 

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