JEE (Main) 2021, Session 3: Maharashtra Students Affected By Rain To Get Another Chance - Check Details

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that students who fail to reach the examination centers due to heavy downpour need not to panic as they will be given another opportunity.

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JEE (Main) 2021 Session 3 Exam : In view of heavy rains and landslides in Maharashtra, government has given a big relief to the candidates of the state of Maharashtra for the examination of 'JEE (Main) 2021 Session 3'. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that students who fail to reach the examination centers due to heavy downpour need not to panic as they will be given another opportunity.

Taking to his official Twitter account, Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said, "In light of the heavy rains and landslides in Maharashtra, to assist the Maharashtra student community, I have advised the @DG_NTA to grant another opportunity to all candidates who may not be able to reach the test centre for JEE (Main)-2021 Session 3." 

"Students from Kolhapur, Palghar, Ratnagiri, Raigadh, Sindhudurg, Sangli, & Satara, who are unable to reach their test centres on 25 & 27 July 2021 for JEE (Main)-2021 Session 3 need not panic. They will be given another opportunity,and the dates will be announced soon by the NTA," the miniter added in the following tweet. 

The decision came in light of heavy rains in Maharashtra that has disrupted the normal life of citizens and created havoc in several cities. The flood-like situation led to massive destruction and blockage of roads in many districts of the state.

According to reports, over 135 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents while over 50 are missing. Several teams of NDRF have been deployed to carry out relief and rescue work in flood-hit areas. 

The JEE(Main) 2021 session 4 will be held on 26th, 27th & 31st August, and on 1st and 2nd September, 2021. A total of 7.32 lakh candidates have already registered for JEE(Main) 2021 session 4.