India, March 19 -- In light of the novel Coronavirus situation in India, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, has decided to postpone JEE Mains 2020, CBSE, NIOS as well as University exams until 31 March 2020. The decision was announced by MHRD yesterday in a bid to prevent the virus from spreading further.

"Keeping in view the health concerns of Students, I directed CBSE and NIOS to postpone exams and evaluation till 31st March 2020. I request all students to follow the health advisory issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Affairs," tweeted Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Union Cabinet Minister for Human Resource Development.

"While maintenance of academic calendars and exam schedule is important, ...