Coronavirus: JEE-Main begins; NTA takes safety steps

The JEE-main examination has begun amid the coronavirus pandemic with the National Testing Agency taking safety measures to ensure no spread of the virus. Students are carrying their own sanitisers and temperature checks are being done at the exam venue. Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhiyal 'Nishank' has appealed to the chief ministers of various states to support the students appearing for the exam. The JEE-Main exams are starting after days of protest and a full-blown political row with several state governments moving the Supreme Court against the Centre’s decision.