JEE-Mains to be held four times a year starting 2021, first round in Feb

The first edition of the exam will be held from February 23 to 26, followed by rounds in March, April and May

The JEE-Mains exam for admission to engineering colleges will be held four times a year from now on in February, March, April and May, which will give flexibility to students to improve their scores.

The exams will be held in regional languages such as Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Assamese among others. The first JEE Mains will be held between February 23 and 26.

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said the decision to hold four JEE exams was taken after going through suggestions received by the government.

"This change will allow students to better their marks and understand their mistakes. JEE Mains will be the biggest exam held across the world," he said.

In the new pattern, there will be no negative marking in the 15 alternative questions. The candidates have to attempt 75 questions out of 90, or 25 questions out of 30 in each section of Chemistry, Physics and Maths.