Gujarat: Amid COVID-19 Outbreak, 45% Aspirants Skip JEE Examination

Around 45% JEE Mains' candidates did not turn up at exam centres in Gujarat due to the COVID-19 blues. Out of 3,020 registered students, only 1,664 appeared on the first day of JEE examination held on September 1. Virendra Rawat, JEE coordinator Gujarat, said, "Normally, 25-30% students skip the exam every year. the percentage this year is higher by 10-15%." JEE 2020 examination is scheduled from September 1-6.