Clash of Exams: JEE Mains 2025 Overlaps with CBSE Class 12 Psychology Paper

The NTA JEE Mains 2025 exam schedule has created a conflict with the CBSE Class 12 Psychology exam on April 4, raising concerns among students. Many are calling for a reconsideration of the dates to ease the pressure of preparing for both important assessments simultaneously.

The upcoming JEE Main 2025 Session 2, scheduled for April 2 to April 9, has raised concerns among students due to a clash with the CBSE Class 12 board exams. Specifically, the Psychology exam is set for April 4, while Home Science will be on April 3, coinciding with JEE Main exam dates.

Exam Schedule Overview

JEE Main Dates: April 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8 (Paper 1 for BE/BTech)

CBSE Class 12 Dates:

April 2: Language exams

April 3: Home Science

April 4: Psychology

Students' Concerns

The overlap has created significant stress for students preparing for both examinations. Many have reached out to the National Testing Agency (NTA) and CBSE, requesting a reconsideration of the exam dates. The pressure of preparing for two high-stakes exams simultaneously has left students feeling overwhelmed.

Official Response

CBSE has acknowledged the scheduling conflict but stated that efforts were made to minimize overlaps with core subjects. They mentioned that the entrance exam schedules were considered while finalizing the board exam dates. However, the NTA has yet to respond to student concerns or announce any changes to the JEE Main schedule.

Conclusion

As the situation develops, students are advised to stay focused and plan their study strategies effectively. The hope remains that both NTA and CBSE will address these scheduling issues to alleviate the stress on affected candidates. For ongoing updates, students should monitor official channels from both organizations.