Bhubaneswar, Sept. 2 -- Berhampur: A JEE (Main) aspirant who was tested positive for coronavirus was debarred from appearing in the examination today at a centre in Ganjam district of Odisha.

According to sources, the candidate reached the examination wearing PPE kitper earlier instruction. However, the district administration did not allow the student to take the test in the last moment.

"The candidate arrived at the examination centre wearing PPE kit and proper sanitisation was conducted. But at the last moment, we received a notice that the candidate will not be allowed for the JEE (Main) examination. If the candidate was allowed, measures put in place in view of Covid-19 would go awry. Besides, there will be fear of infection among ...