Mon May 12 06:20:00 UTC 2025: ## JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Date Remains Amidst India-Pakistan Tensions; Aspirants Demand Postponement
**Kanpur, India** – The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur is proceeding with plans for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2025, scheduled for May 18th. Admit cards will be released on May 11th. However, the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan has prompted a wave of anxiety among aspirants, who are calling for the exam’s postponement.
While IIT Kanpur has yet to officially comment on the calls for postponement, social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), are buzzing with student concerns. Many express heightened anxiety and stress, pleading with authorities to reschedule the high-stakes exam to a later date perceived as safer and more stable. One student wrote, “Postpone JEE Advanced as soon as possible. It is causing anxiety and tensions among the students extravagantly.” Another echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the students’ sacrifices and their right to feel safe.
The exam, consisting of two papers (Paper 1: 9 am – 12 pm; Paper 2: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm), will assess candidates’ understanding of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics through analytical and reasoning-based questions. Candidates are advised to monitor the official website for any updates regarding the exam schedule. The situation remains fluid, and further announcements are expected.
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