List of exams postponed in 2021
List of exams postponed in 2021 is all about those tests that will be conducted on an another date.
Among the list of exams postponed in 2021 are university and college exams, competitive education exams and competitive tests for recruitment.
However, owing to factors like rise in corona infections, these exams will be conducted on some other dates.
Collegechalo brings out the list of exams postponed in 2021 for the sake of students and their parents.
The list of exams postponed in 2021 are given below:
1. JEE Mains (April and May)
This one among the list of exams postponed in 2021 is conducted by National Testing Agency.
This well-known competitive exam for education used to be conducted twice a year till 2020.
This test is being organised for four times a year since this year. February and March sessions have been conducted.
However, April and May sessions of this test have been postponed owing to COVID-19 situation.
April edition of JEE Mains was to be held on
April 27, 28 and 30 and May edition was to take place on 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 May.
Now the dates have been changed and this test found a place among the list of great exams postponed in 2021.
The fresh dates for the exam will be announced later. The website to know more about the exam is ‘https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/webinfo2021/Page/Page?PageId=1&LangId=P’
2. NEET PG 2021
Candidates aspiring to study post graduate medical courses prepare for this competitive exam.
This exam is conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE).
The registration for this exam took place from 23 February to 15 March. Exam was to be conducted on 18 April.
Keeping in view the COVID-19 situation the date of the test is postponed by four months.
The decision was taken to ensure availability of medical personnel for covid duty.
The number to contact is 022-61087595 and websites to have information is ‘https://nbe.edu.in’ and ‘www.natboard.edu.in’
As the test would be conducted on another date, this has also found place among the list of great exams postponed in 2021.
3. UGC NET exam
Students across the country who are willing to take up research or teaching in various subjects related to arts and languages write
this exam.
The date to conduct this exam was 2 to 17 May this year. Keeping in view, the rising corona virus infections, the date of this test has been changed.
The new date for the exam will be informed atleast 15 days before the test.
The website to have more information about the exam is ‘https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in’
4. UPSC EPFO exam
Union Public Service Commission was supposed to conduct this exam on 9 May to recruit 421 Enforcement Officer (Accounts Officer).
Sources say, taking into consideration the present covid situation UPSC has decided to conduct this exam on another day.
The new date for this exam will be announced in due course. Needless to say, this also has found place among the the list of exams postponed in 2021.
The website to have more information is ‘https://www.upsc.gov.in/’
The entrance exam was to be conducted on May 16 this year. But this too has now found place among the list of exams postponed in 2021.
The new date for the exam will be made public in due course. The annoucement would be made atleast 15 days ahead of the exam.
The website for the exam is ‘https://navodaya.gov.in/nvs/en/Home1/’
6. IAF Star 01/2021
Indian Air Force Star 01/2021 exam has also found place among the list of exams postponed in 2021.
The test was to take place from 18 to 24 April as per the schedule planned earlier.
However, keeping in view the COVID-19 situation and related restriction. The test has been postponed.
Updates will be available on the website
‘https://airmenselection.cdac.in’
Candidates are required to follow the web portal regularly.
7. SSC CHSL exam
The Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam of Staff Selection Commission too will be conducted on another date.
Sources say the exam was to be held on 20 April this year. However, taking into account the rising covid infections across the country, the exam date has been postponed.
The new dates for the exam would be intimated soon.
As the date for conducting this exam underwent a change, this has also found a place among the list of great exams postponed in 2021.
The website to know more about the exam and related latest information is ‘https://ssc.nic.in/’
8. UPCET exam
Uttarpradesh Combined Entrance Test (UPCET) conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) is also among the list of exams postponed in 2021.
NTA decided to change the date of this test as it was clashing with the date of intermediate exams in Uttar Pradesh.
The fresh date for the exam as per the revised schedule is June 15.
The website to know more information about this exam and its updates is ‘https://upcet.nta.nic.in/WebinfoCms/Page/Page?PageId=1&LangId=P’
Helpline of NTA can also be contacted at 011-40759000.
9. AMU entrance exam
Alighar Muslim University also has decided to postpone its entrance exam for admission into various courses offered by it.
The exams were scheduled to be held from 20 June to 11 July.
However, taking into account the COVID-19 situation and safety of students, the decision was taken to postpone the exams.
The new schedule of the exams will be available at the appropriate time on ‘www.amucontrollerexams.com’
Needless to say, this is also one among the list of great exams postponed in 2021.
The actual date for conducting this exam was 11 April which was rescheduled to 25 April. However now even that date has also been changed.
Authorities conducting the exam said the new dates for KSET 2021 will be made public soon.
The website for knowing more information is ‘http://kset.uni-mysore.ac.in/’
11. JMI Phd Entrance exam
Jamia Millia Islamia has postponed exams for PhD admissions keeping in view the rising covid cases.
The exams were to be held on 20,22,24 and 26 April this year.
However, now they will be conducted on another date which will be announced soon.
This is also among the list of great exams postponed in 2021.
The website to know more about the exam and its updates is ‘http://jmicoe.in/’
12. CBSE 12th exams
Central Board of Secondary Education was to conduct board exams for 12th standard from May 4 to June 14.
But these exams have been postponed keeping in view the current circumstances and covid situation in particular.
Students across the country have shown mixed reactions to the move of postponement.
While a few have suggested conducting the exams, many others have vouched for cancelling them.
Sources say, the situation in the country will be reviewed on 1 June by CBSE and then decision will be taken regarding conducting the board exam.
The date is to be announced atleast 15 days before the commencement of the exam.
The website for the exam is ‘https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/cbse.html’
Conclusion
The dates for all these that are in the list of exams postponed in 2021 will be announced later.
Individuals can visit the official websites of these tests that have found place among the list of exams postponed in 2021 to know the latest information.
Candidates who have applied for these exams can also regularly keep track of their mobile phones or email ids.
Postponement may not mean cancellation.
It simply means all the tests that are in the list of exams postponed in 2021 would be conducted on another date.
Candidates can use the extra available time to strengthen their preparation.
S Vishnu Sharmaa now works with collegechalo.com in the news team. His work involves writing articles related to the education sector in India with a keen focus on higher education issues. Journalism has always been a passion for him. He has more than 10 years of enriching experience with various media organizations like Eenadu, Webdunia, News Today, Infodea. He also has a strong interest in writing about defence and railway related issues.
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