JEE Main 2020: Last Day of Exam; B.Tech Papers in Two Shifts, Check Details Here

The JEE Main 2020, BE/B. Tech Paper on the last day will be conducted in two shifts. The first shift will be held from 9 am to 12 noon and the second shift will be conducted from 3 pm to 6 pm.

JEE Main 2020 examination conducted for admission to engineering programmes in participating institutions, started on September 1, 2020. According to official information, over 8 lakh candidates registered for JEE Main 2020.

As per the report, fewer candidates appeared for the examination on the first day. However, the attendance improved on the second, third, fourth, and fifth day of the examination. During the first day, examination for BArch and BPlanning aspirants was conducted.

JEE Main 2020 Examination Highlights

The BTech paper of JEE Main has 75 questions for a total of 300 marks. For each correct response, 4 marks are awarded and for each incorrect response, 1 mark is deducted.

The examination is being conducted following strict health protocols, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Candidates are allowed to enter the exam venue in a phased manner, following social distancing.

As per the guidelines by examination authorities, face masks are provided to the candidates before entering the exam hall. The exam venue is sanitized before and after each shift. To avoid contact, rough sheets are placed at seats before the start of the examination.

JEE Counselling 2020

As per sources, the JEE Main 2020 result is expected to be released on September 11. Candidates, who qualify in the exam will become eligible to apply for JoSSA counselling -- for admission to IIITs, NITs and GFTIs.

The top 2,50,000 candidates will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2020, for admission to 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). While candidates seeking admission to BArch programmes in IITs will be required to appear in JEE Advanced AAT 2020.