After registering less than 50 percent attendance on the first day of JEE Main, attendance improved by a big margin in the following two days in Assam.

According to the National Testing Agency, the turnout for JEE Main was 70 percent on 3 September in the state. On 4 September, it improved to around 75 percent.

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The number of candidates registered to take the tests for B.Arch and B.Planning was relatively lower than those who had registered to take the test for B.Tech. The NTA said that this indicated the popularity of B.Tech courses.

However, there have been instances where registered candidates have not taken the JEE Main to avoid risks to their health, in order to be able to take the NEET, which is due to be held on 13 September. Many students place greater importance on NEET to pursue a career in medicine.

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Shruti Kar, a student who had registered for JEE Main in Guwahati, said, “I decided not to appear in JEE (Main) on Thursday because of the COVID-19 threat. I want to stay fit and free from the virus till the NEET (UG) exam.”

Though students have not faced problems in the examination centres, some students said that the government should have taken steps for the transportation and accommodation of students, as there are only six centres for JEE Main and many students have to travel miles to reach the centres. Many students had to return home after taking the test as they were unwilling to stay in paid accommodation.