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Church leaders seek change in IIT-JEE exam date

HYDERABAD: The Council of Churches Commission on Public Affairs strongly objected the Council of Directors of IITs’ decision to conduct IIT-JEE exam on Easter Sunday, April 12.

“Easter, the resurrection day of Jesus Christ is a very important event in the worldwide church calendar and Christians in India,” said a press release. This decision would affect the prospects of a large number of students, it said. The commission demanded that the Ministry of HRD change the date of exam.

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