Union Cabinet Minister for Human Resource Development, Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank announced on Twitter that the JEE and NEET examinations have been postponed. While JEE Main examination will be held between September 1-September 6, advanced exam of JEE will be held on September 27. He added that NEET examination has been slated for September 13.

He tweeted, "Keeping in mind the safety of students and to ensure quality education we have decided to postpone #JEE & #NEET examinations. JEE Main examination will be held between 1st-6th Sept, JEE advanced exam will be held on 27th Sept & NEET examination will be held on 13th Sept."