JEE Main, NEET (UG), CBSE 10th and 12th board exams are among those, now even talks are doing rounds as to JEE Advanced also. The talk is about whether Advaced will also be conducted on a different date from its earlier planned one.

JEE Advanced 2020

Host of exams are postponed, they have to be conducted only after the existing lock-down comes to an end. Moreover, candidates have to get a good score in Main 2020 exam for them to be eligible for Advanced, he says.

Meanwhile, the official website of JEE Advanced says the Advanced Exam will be conducted on 17 May. The first paper will start at 9.00 a.m. and end at 12 noon (IST). The second paper will be conducted from 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. (IST). The hall ticket is likely to available online from May 10.

JEE Advanced 2020

So far there is no change or any mention of it in the official website. So let us keep fingers crossed, says M. Rajkumar, a JEE Main 2020 aspirant. Many students who are excited about IIT exams have opined the same thing.

‘We keep track of the developments in JEE Mains and Advanced.’ Information brochure on the official website says JEE Main (April) 2020 would be held from 5 to 11 April and the results will be declared on 31 April.

However, these dates have undergone a change owing to coronavirus outbreak. If this exam (Main) is conducted on a later date, it also means the results will also be declared on a later date.

As candidates who have passed JEE Main with good score can apply for Advanced, the delay in results of Main can only mean a delay in applying for Advanced, says A.K. Ashok Kumar, another IIT exam enthusiast.

The schedule of Advanced on its official website again says declaration of results of Main of 2020 would be by 30 April and registration for Advanced is from 1 to 6 May.

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The registration for JEE Advanced commences only after the declaration of JEE Main results. Since the results of JEE Main will come a bit late than usual time, the registration for Advanced also is likely to witness a postponement.

This postponement of registration is likely to lead to change in the date of conducting exams. Outbreak of coronavirus is in a way responsible for this. The pandemic has not only caused health problems but also deaths across the country.

However, nothing can be said as of now. If things turn alright with regards to the present lock down, if it is lifted and JEE Main is conducted on time, then Advanced is also likely to be conducted on a timely manner, says S.R. Prasad, a Physics faculty in a competitive exam coaching institute.

JEE Advanced 2020

So, the uncertainty will continue to rule the minds of the students till some official announcement is made in this regard. Students as usual can visit the official website at regular intervals for updates.

About the exam
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-Delhi) will organise JEE Advanced for 2020. The exam enables its applicants to study engineering and technology courses in 23 IITs across the country.

Sources say that the exam is even being planned to be conducted in USA this time. It is heard that a centre is being planned to be setup in San Francisco. The exam is being conducted in five countries abroad. USA has been added to this list. The information brochure informing more about JEE Advanced is available here.

CTET 2024 Admit Card

As announced by CBSE, the CTET 2024 admit card will be made available on the official website shortly. On the official website, ctet.nic.in, candidates can download their admit cards. It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the exam center, along with a valid photo ID.

Exam Structure and Timing

The CTET 2024 exam will feature two papers, catering to candidates aiming to teach at different levels:

1. Paper I is for those intending to teach primary classes (Classes I-V).
2. Paper II is designed for aspirants targeting upper primary classes (Classes VI-VIII).

Exam Schedule:

• Paper II: Morning shift (9:30 AM to 12:00 PM).
• Paper I: Afternoon shift (2:30 PM to 5:00 PM).

Both papers will be conducted in offline mode (OMR-based) and will be available in bilingual format (Hindi and English). Applicants must take both exams if they intend to teach at both levels.

CTET 2024 Exam Pattern

The exam will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions divided into sections based on core teaching subjects. Each question carries equal weight, and there will be no negative marking.

• Paper I: Includes subjects like Child Development & Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and two languages.
• Paper II: Focuses on Child Development & Pedagogy, two languages, and subject-specific questions in either Science/Mathematics or Social Studies.

Application Fee

The application fee for CTET 2024 varied by category:

• General/OBC: ₹1000 for one paper, ₹1200 for both the papers.
• SC/ST/Differently Abled Candidates: ₹500 for one paper, ₹600 for both the papers.

Important Dates for CTET 2024

• City Intimation: December 3, 2024.
• Admit Card Release: December 12, 2024.
• Exam Date: December 14, 2024 (and possibly December 15, 2024).
• Answer Key: Expected by the third week of December 2024.
• Result Announcement: Likely by January 25, 2025.

Final Thoughts

The CTET 2024 is a vital step for aspiring teachers seeking to make a mark in central and government-aided schools. With its comprehensive evaluation and lifetime certification, the CTET empowers educators to pursue stable and rewarding teaching careers. Candidates are encouraged to stay updated by visiting the official website ctet.nic.in for the latest announcements and updates.

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