Candidates who have applied for Paper 1 in JEE Mains April (September) are less in number than those who have applied for the same paper in JEE Mains January this year.

The total number of candidates registered for JEE Mains April (September) this year stands at 8,58,273, the same to who registered for JEE Mains January this year stood at 11,18,673.

However, going further into details related to JEE Mains April exam this year, out of 8,58,273 candidates, those who applied only for BE/BTech stood at 7,46,115.

Candidates who have applied for only B.Arch through JEE Mains April 2020 are 13,609. Around 699 students applied only for B.Planning.

Candidates who have applied for B.Tech and B.Arch are 53,520. Those who have applied for B.Tech and B. Planning through JEE Mains April (September) are 5,580.

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About 2,777 have applied for B.Arch and B.Planning through JEE Mains April 2020. And, about 35,973 candidates have applied for B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning.

Candidates have to remember that JEE Mains is conducted twice a year, first time the exam is held in January, the second it is conducted in April.

However, this year JEE Mains April will be conducted in September owing to delay caused due to lockdown to regulate the spread of COVID-19.

JEE Mains April will be conduted in computer based mode (CBT/online) at 605 centres for B.Tech./B.E. and 489
Centres for B.Arch. and B.Planning located in 224 cities throughout the country and 8 cities
abroad during the earlier said duration.

Meanwhile, National Testing Agency (NTA) which conducts JEE Mains April has also announced the availability of hall-tickets for download on the official website of NTA for JEE Mains April exam.

The official website for the exam where applicants can download hall-tickets also known as admit cards is ‘jeemain.nta.nic.in’

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Applicants of JEE Mains April (September) can go to the official website mentioned earlier and click the button ‘JEE (Main) April/September 2020 Admit Card’ written in white colour on maroon background.

Candidates have to click that and enter their application number and date of birth and press submit button to go ahead with the download of hall-ticket.

Applicants this time are advised to give an online undertaking of JEE (Main) September 2020 and go through the instructions contained theirin as well as in the information bulletin before downloading the hall ticket.

Admit Card for JEE Mains April, this time, has four pages including the important Instructions for candidates given on Page-2 and advisory for candidates regarding COVID-19 on Pages 3 and 4.

They are also advised to follow the instructions and the advisory in letter and spirit.

On the day of the examination, the candidate has to also bring to the exam centre, the undertaking given on the Admit Card at Page-1 (duly filled in, except his/her signature which he/she will be required to do in the presence of Invigilator).

This Undertaking is in addition to the one filled online at the time of downloading the Admit Card.

In case any applicant is not able to download his/her Admit Card along with Undertaking he/she may send email to ‘jeemain@nta.ac.in’

Considering the prevailing COVID-19 condition, NTA has made all efforts for smooth conduct of the examination.

The students as well as their parents/guardians are also requested to cooperate with NTA for successful conduct of the examination in safe and healthy environment by sincerely following the Instructions and Advisories.

For further clarifications regarding JEE Main April exam candidates can contact 8287471852, 8178359845, 9650173668, 9599676953 and 8882356803 and write at JEE (Main) Query Redressal System (QRS).

The notification regarding admit card for the exam can be obtained at ‘https://www.nta.ac.in/Download/Notice/Notice_20200817145430.pdf’

This collaboration agreement seeks to capitalize on the strengths of both institutions, broadening the learning experience for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (BS) programs at IIT Madras and undergraduate programs at IIT Palakkad.

To date, over 30,000 students are actively participating in this program, fostering a vibrant and interactive learning community, say sources from IIT Palakkad.

Director of IIT Madras

Welcoming this collaboration, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said IIT Madras is committed to reach quality education to every deserving student in our country. This initiative with IIT Palakkad is a very significant step towards reaching the goals.

We are enthusiastic about mentoring these bright minds. Our courses and internships have a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and innovation, said director of IIT Palakkad.

This collaboration with IIT Madras will build a robust foundation that equips students with the skills, insights, and networks they need to excel, he said.

Key features

The key features of this collaboration include:

Ø Credit Transfer from IITPkd Courses: IIT Madras BS (Data Science and Applications) students who meet the eligibility criteria can fulfil their credit requirements by taking courses at IIT Palakkad, promoting an exchange of academic resources and expertise.

Ø Access to IIT Madras Courses for IIT Palakkad Students: The MoU allows undergraduate students at IIT Palakkad to enrol in courses on Data Science and Programming from the IIT Madras BS program, ensuring equitable access to these cutting-edge skills.

Ø Support for Additional Initiatives: The collaboration will also facilitate student exchange programs, internship opportunities, and other joint initiatives.

Commitment

This collaboration between IIT Madras and IITPkd highlights the commitment of both institutions to enrich student experiences through cross-disciplinary exposure, practical learning, and research opportunities.

It aims to create a robust academic ecosystem that utilizes the expertise and infrastructure of both IITs.

Collaboration

IIT Madras has been collaborating with other leading institutions in the country to provide in-person learning opportunities for final-year students in the BS program.

IIT Gandhinagar, IIIT Hyderabad, and Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) have already made their campus courses available to eligible students from the IIT Madras BS (Data Science) degree program.

About IIT Palakkad

Established in 2015, the Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad is dedicated to creating an environment that enables students and faculty to engage in the pursuit of knowledge, to dream, think, and innovate thereby becoming change agents for a better world.

Having begun with just 120 students in July 2015, IIT Palakkad has since grown into an establishment that is about a thousand students strong and with the best manpower in key positions.

IITPkd aims to become a multi-disciplinary institution with 5000 students by its 10th year. The Institute recognizes collective growth, in collaboration with industry and other academic institutions, as the need of the time and emphasizes blue-sky research and directed research as two essential pillars of technology development.

The Institute embraces a vision to be a leader in cross-disciplinary inquiries, and to contribute to the potential that India’s demographic dividend represents for the country and the world, which is embodied in the motto of the institute “Nurturing minds for a better world”.

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