IIT Kharagpur forms committee to enhance campus mental health
JEE Advanced 2025 Admit Card Live Updates
The committee is tasked with assessing the multiple factors, be they primary, secondary, or tertiary, and the impact on the mental health of students, faculty, and staff. It will also identify challenges such as inadequate resources, administrative shortfalls, and academic pressures that may hinder the resolution of mental health issues on campus.
According to an official statement, the committee aims to gather comprehensive inputs, engaging with all stakeholders, to recommend measures that can strengthen the institute's mental health ecosystem. The committee is expected to submit its report within three months
The emphasis on mental health comes at a time when IITs are witnessing significant changes in their admission processes. For instance, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) continues to be a critical gateway for postgraduate admissions, with candidates securing ranks below 200 typically considered for top IITs. However, opportunities also exist for those with lower ranks to pursue higher studies with fellowships.
Moreover, the Supreme Court recently upheld the eligibility policy for JEE Advanced 2025, where it emphasised on the importance of academic autonomy. The court dismissed a plea seeking to allow students who cleared their Class 12 exams in 2023 to appear for JEE Advanced 2025, as per an earlier order issued by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA), last year.
Meanwhile, the JEE Advanced 2025 admit cards will be available for download from May 12, 2025, at 10 am on jeeadv.ac.in using the application number and password. The exam is scheduled for May 18, 2025, with Paper 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and Paper 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Candidates must bring a printed admit card and a valid government-issued photo ID to their examination centers, as entry without these documents will not be permitted.
The examination will be conducted solely in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. It will consist of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2, each lasting three hours. Candidates are required to appear for both papers. Each paper will be divided into three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
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