Assuring the safety of the students in JEE Main exam today, NTA has taken security measures keeping in mind the norms of social distancing. The candidates were allowed to enter the JEE exam centre after a thermal scan. Additionally, at the end of the examination, candidates need to drop their JEE Main 2020 admit card and rough worksheets at the collection box in the exam centres.
Regular announcements regarding the social distancing were made at the JEE exam centres. Candidates were asked to keep a minimum distance of at least 6 feet at the premises.
Keeping the security measures in check, for JEE Mains 2020, the number of shifts has been increased from the earlier 8 to 12, and the number of candidates per shift has been reduced from earlier 1.32 lakh to 85,000.
JEE Main Exam: Guidelines To Be Followed By Students
- The use of face masks and gloves, as well as carrying individual hand sanitiser and a water bottle has been made mandatory for all the students.
- Students need to wash their hands and apply sanitiser before entering the JEE Main exam centre.
- Candidates need to clear thermal scans before entering exam halls.
- The entrance to the exam centre was staggered and there is an 'isolation rooms' for candidates whose body temperature is above a prescribed limit.
- Five blank sheets will be provided to candidates at their desks. Candidates should write their name and roll number at the top of it and drop it in the designated dropbox.
- Hand sanitizers will be kept at the entry of the exam venue. Every candidate needs to sanitize their hands before entering the exam hall.