The number of candidates for the Uttar Pradesh BEd Joint entrance examination this year has surpassed the records of the previous three years. So far, 6.40 lakh people have registered for the exam. The sign-up window is still open for three days, so the number is expected to continue to climb. Candidates can apply at mjpru.ac.in.
Rohilkhand University, which is responsible for the entrance examination, started the registration process on April 18. Candidates could apply until May 15 with no late fees. Applications are accepted until May 20, but with a late fee. The UP Bed JEE 2022 will be held on July 6.
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UP BEd JEE 2022: Number of applications submitted in recent years
Rohilkhand University conducted this entrance examination in 2019. In that year, a whopping 6.09 lakh applications were received. Lucknow University conducted the entrance examination in 2020 and 2021. About 6 lakh people registered in 2020 while 6.14 lakh applied in 2021. This time, the records of the past three years have been broken with 6.40 lakh to date.
Meanwhile, preparations for the entrance exam are in full swing. The list of centers will be released by Rohilkhand University depending on the facilities available in the colleges. Only institutions in category A and B with sufficient resources are designated as centres. The exam is conducted in all 75 districts.
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dr. PB Singh, the state coordinator of the Uttar Pradesh BEd Joint Entrance Examination, spoke about the large number of applications received this year. He stated that Lucknow University charged a fee of Rs 1500 last year and that the amount has been reduced by Rs 500 in the interest of the students. This time the students had to pay only 1000 rupees. The move could possibly be one of the reasons for the sharp increase in the number of applicants.
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