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Time of India
16 minutes ago
- Time of India
HTET scheduled for July 30-31 in Panchkula
Panchkula: The Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) will take place on July 30 and 31 in Panchkula. A total of 9,622 candidates are expected to appear across 16 designated centres. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Deputy commissioner Monika Gupta reviewed the preparations for the exam, emphasising the need for peaceful and transparent conduct. Strict security arrangements are being implemented, including intensive checking before entering the exam centres. All examination halls have been equipped with CCTV cameras, which will be monitored in real-time by the Haryana School Education Board's control room. Jammers will also be installed at exam centres to prevent the use of electronic devices. Section 163 of the BNSS will be enforced during the exam days. Flying squads have been appointed to prevent malpractice and irregularities. Officials and staff have been instructed to wear identity cards and follow guidelines strictly. These measures aim to ensure a fair and secure examination process for all candidates.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
58K appear for second day of HSSC CET exam in Chandigarh, Panchkula
Over 58,000 aspirants appeared at examination centres across Chandigarh and Panchkula on the second and last day of Haryana Staff Selection Commission's (HSSC) Common Eligibility Test (CET). The exam conducted for the Group C posts, expected to see nearly 13.7 lakh candidates appear across Haryana and Chandigarh in total over two days. On Sunday, the exam was conducted in two shifts, from 10 am to 11.45 am and 3pm to 4.45 pm. The Haryana government provided free home-to-centre transportation for 53 differently-abled candidates in Panchkula district. (HT Photo) Out of 40,000 registered aspirants for 153 centres in Chandigarh on Day 2, approximately 37,500 appeared for the exam. In Panchkula, the second day of CET had approximately 21,000 candidates appearing across all 44 examination centres. According to the administration, forty-six buses ferried Panchkula candidates to Yamunanagar, while 256 buses brought examinees from Karnal and Kaithal districts to Panchkula. Deputy commissioner Monika Gupta detailed the extensive bus operations, ensuring timely arrivals and departures across shifts and locations. Adding to these efforts, the Haryana government provided free home-to-centre transportation for 53 differently-abled candidates in Panchkula district. With centres located in Chandigarh, the district administration arranged door-to-door pick-up and drop-off services. Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on X mentioned about successfully conducting the exam all over.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
CET wraps up with display of teamwork, compassion
1 2 Times News Network Panchkula: The Common Eligibility Test (CET)-2025, conducted in four phases on Saturday and Sunday, concluded peacefully in Panchkula. Tight security arrangements were in place for the test, with 525 police personnel deployed to ensure safety. Panchkula DCP Srishti Gupta said that no cases of cheating or irregularities were reported during the two-day examination. She emphasised that robust security arrangements had been made at every centre, and personnel remained fully alert throughout. Special transport support for disabled candidates Haryana government provided free transportation facility for 53 differently-abled candidates in Panchkula district to help them reach their respective exam centres, most of which were located in Chandigarh. Deputy commissioner Monika Gupta informed that candidates were contacted individually and offered the service. All the 53 beneficiaries were picked up from their homes and dropped back after the exam. Parents of the candidates expressed deep gratitude towards the government. Help for injured, pregnant candidates Panchkula SDM Chandrakant Kataria personally transported a woman candidate with a leg injury and a pregnant woman to their exam centres in his official vehicle. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Emergency Generators in Argostoli: (Prices May Surprise You) Emergency Generator | Search Ads Search Now Undo He ensured that they were both also dropped back safely after the exam, reinforcing the administration's commitment to accessibility and compassion. Mass transportation arrangements On the second day of CET-2025, 46 buses were dispatched from Panchkula to transport local candidates to examination centres in Yamunanagar. Simultaneously, 256 buses carrying candidates from Karnal and Kaithal arrived in Panchkula. From six Panchkula locations (Kalka, Pinjore, Morni, Panchkula, Barwala, and Raipur Rani), 25 buses were dispatched for the first shift and 21 for the second shift to Yamunanagar. In return, 80 buses from Karnal and 45 from Kaithal reached Panchkula in the first shift, followed by 81 from Karnal and 50 from Kaithal in the second. Feeder buses were arranged to transport candidates from bus stands to exam centres and back. MSID:: 122936438 413 |
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
59,000 appear for HSSC Common Entrance Test in Chandigarh, Panchkula
Over 59,000 aspirants converged on examination centres across Chandigarh and Panchkula as the Haryana Staff Selection Commission's Common Entrance Test (CET) for Group C posts commenced on Saturday. Candidates coming out a CET exam centre at Government Model School, Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Saturday afternoon. (Ravi Kumar/HT) The exam, expected to see nearly 13.7 lakh candidates appear across Haryana and Chandigarh in total over two days, was conducted in two shifts on Saturday, from 10 am to 11.45 am and 3 pm to 4.45 pm. In Panchkula, the first day of the CET proceeded smoothly across all 44 centres. Local administration directives were strictly enforced, with photocopy shops remaining closed. While a few dual-business establishments were observed open, they adhered to the ban on photocopying services. All coaching centres in the district also remained shut. Police maintained high vigilance outside examination centres, with vehicles strategically stationed. Buses arranged by the district administration ferried examinees within the city and from the bus stand to various centres. Numerous private school buses were also deployed for this purpose, with many stationed at the Sector-5 bus stand. Out of 21,488 candidates who had registered for Panchkula centres on Day 1, 19,759 appeared for the exam. Panchkula deputy commissioner Monika Gupta personally inspected multiple examination centres during both shifts, confirming the peaceful conduct of exams at all locations. In Chandigarh, 153 exam centres were established for the CET. Out of 75,000 registered aspirants for Chandigarh centres, approximately 40,000 appeared for the examination. Vehicles stuck in a traffic jam outside a CET exam centre in Panchkula. (Sant Arora/HT) Despite meticulous arrangements and deployment of 1,000 Haryana Roadways shuttle buses, designated help desks and traffic advisories rolled out ahead of the exam, key routes in Chandigarh and Panchkula experienced significant traffic congestion, especially outside the exam centres. Routes, including Tribune Chowk to Zirakpur, CTU Workshop through Sector 28/26 lights, Gurdwara Chowk, and southern sectors of Chandigarh erupted into standstill traffic, with vehicles crawling for over 30 to 40 minutes. Traffic was also completely jammed between Vikas Nagar and Hallomajra light points, and the Kalagram light point towards the railway station side, affecting roads typically relied on by candidates and general commuters alike. Commuters reported chaos in front of the Dadumajra dumping yard, where CET exam candidates were stuck in a jam for 40 minutes. All coaching institutes and photocopy shops in Panchkula will remain closed on Sunday as well due to the ongoing CET. Furthermore, Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita will continue to be enforced around all examination centres to ensure security and prevent unlawful assembly.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Over 10,000 appear for Haryana CET at 44 centres in Panchkula
Panchkula: The Haryana CET 2025, organised by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC), was conducted smoothly on the first day across Panchkula district. Both shifts of the exam took place without any trouble at all 44 designated centres, with tight security arrangements in place. A total of 10,760 applicants appeared. Deputy commissioner Monika Gupta said the district administration made comprehensive arrangements to ensure convenience for candidates. For those arriving from outside Panchkula, feeder buses were deployed at intervals of 3 to 4 minutes to ferry them to their respective exam centres on time. After the exam, candidates were similarly transported back to the bus stand, from where they departed for their destinations. The DC also visited several examination centres to oversee the arrangements. Coaching centres and photocopy shops to remain closed tomorrow The DC also announced that all coaching institutes and photocopy shops will remain closed on July 27 due to the ongoing CET exams. Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) will remain in effect around the examination centres to ensure order and discipline. Special transport arranged for candidate who missed bus When a candidate from Thapli village missed her bus and contacted the control room helpline (0172-2566262), prompt action was taken by SDM and traffic in-charge Chandrakant Kataria. A special vehicle was arranged, and the candidate was safely transported to her exam centre in Yamunanagar. In another case, around 50 candidates arrived at the Panchkula bus stand whose exam centres were located in Manimajra (outside Panchkula). The administration arranged a special feeder bus to transport all of them to their respective centres on time. Differently-abled candidates from Panchkula district had their exam centres in Chandigarh. The district administration contacted each candidate individually to understand their needs. Those who requested assistance were picked up from their homes, taken to the exam centres, and dropped back after the examination, ensuring complete support throughout the process. Buses engaged To transport candidates from Panchkula to Yamunanagar, a total of 60 buses were dispatched from six key locations. As many as 236 buses were used to bring candidates from Karnal and Kaithal districts to Panchkula for the CET. Panchkula DCP Srishti Gupta helped a CET 2025 candidate reach his correct examination centre just minutes before the entry gates were set to close. One such instance occurred when a candidate mistakenly arrived at Bhavan Vidyalaya in Sector 15, thinking it was his designated exam centre. After failing to find his name on the roll number list and repeatedly checking with officials, the candidate panicked, realising his actual centre was another school in the same sector. Acting swiftly, the DCP directed her escort team to immediately transport the student to his correct centre. The student reached just in time and was able to sit for his exam.
