Coordinated by a group of concerned academicians, the letter said that the academic fraternity fully supports the Centre's decision. "We the members of academic fraternity fully support the government decision to conduct JEE and NEET exams," the academicians wrote. "The dreams and future of our youth and students cannot be compromised at any cost. JEE Mains exam 2020 will be held from September 1 to 6, while the NEET (UG) exam 2020 will be held on September 13. Several opposition party leaders including those from the TMC, Congress and DMK have been urging the government to ensure that the exams be postponed.

Source: dna August 27, 2020 02:54 UTC