Now with the directive of @EduMinOfIndia to conduct NEET, JEE 2020 in Sep, I would again appeal to the Centre to assess the risk and postpone these examinations until the situation is conducive again. It is our duty to ensure a safe environment for all our students.”On August 17, the Supreme Court had rejected the petition of a group of students seeking postponement of NEET and JEE examinations of 2020, and on August 21 the National Testing Agency announced that it had released the Admit Cards for the JEE (Main) scheduled from September 1-6. The NEET (Undergraduate) is to be held on September 13. The Centre’s decision to go ahead with the examinations has brought forth widespread protests from both students and political parties. On August 23, he had said on social media, “GOI must listen to the #StudentsKeMannKiBaat about NEET, JEE exams and arrive at an acceptable solution.”Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia said, “I am requesting the Centre to consider the children and not think of politics nor make this into a prestige issue.

Source: The Hindu August 24, 2020 16:18 UTC