Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Kanpur is scheduled to conduct the Joint Entrance Examination, JEE Advanced 2025 on May 18, 2025. Registration have ended for the exam and admit cards are to be released online on jeeadv.ac.in on May 11, which is tomorrow. However, there are increased concerns regarding possible postponement of the examination.
Rising tensions between India and Pakistan has raised concerns over the possibility of delay in the examination. More so as other exams including ICAI CA Exams and COMEDK UGET Exams have been postponed in the country.
Will JEE Advanced be Postponed?
Let us try and understand the possibility of the examination being postponed. At present, there is no update from IIT Kanpur regarding the same. It is estimated that they are monitoring the situation and deciding on the next course of action.
Notably, authorities have directed the cancellation of exams at centres in parts of Pubjab, Jammu and Kashmir. The list of these cities (as per the list of JEE Advanced exam cities).Notably, all centres in Punjab are expected to be cancelled.
| State | City |
| Gujarat | Jamnagar |
| Haryana | Ambala |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Srinagar |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu |
| Punjab | Ludhiana |
| Punjab | Bathinda |
| Punjab | Jalandhar |
| Punjab | Mohali |
| Punjab | Patiala |
| Punjab | Amritsar |
| Rajasthan | Jodhpur |
| Rajasthan | Bikaner |
It may be noted that possibility of conducting the examination in above mentioned cities is not possible at present. IIT Kanpur, in effect, may decide to conduct the exam as per schedule in other cities. As for the exam in these cities, the exam may be shifted to other cities or scheduled for another date.
Experts, however, also point out that JEE Advanced examination may be deferred across the country to ensure the morale of the students. Final decision will be made by IIT Kanpur soon.
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JEE Admit Card
JEE Advanced admit card is scheduled for a release tomorrow. Whether the exam will be conducted as per schedule, in parts or deferred for all will be clear tomorrow.
Notice regarding the conduct of the examination is expected to be released by IIT Kanpur by today or tomorrow. All those who have registered for the examination are advised to keep a check on the official website. Updates will also be provided on this page. We request all to be patient and wait for official notice.