Students' Agitation Leads to Exam Schedule Shake-Up in UPPSC

Uttar Pradesh students' protest culminates with UPPSC changing the Provincial Civil Services Preliminary Exam date to a single day, December 22, after demands. Initially set for December 7 and 8, the exam was revised. Despite resolving, a few remain in protest, hinting at unresolved issues.

In a significant development, students in Uttar Pradesh ceased their protest on Friday, following the UPPSC’s agreement to reschedule the Provincial Civil Services Preliminary Examination to December 22, accommodating their demands for a single-day exam.

This demonstration, which commenced on November 11, saw students advocating for a streamlined examination schedule initially slated for December 7 and 8. UPPSC Secretary Ashok Kumar announced the revised date and specified that the exam would unfold across two shifts.

While the majority vacated the protest site, around 10-15 individuals maintained their presence, prompting authorities to investigate. Student leader Pankaj Pandey confirmed the protest's conclusion, expressing satisfaction that primary demands were acknowledged, while awaiting further developments on secondary concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)