UPTET 2021: Candidates fear postponement of exam due to rise in COVID-19 cases

Rising number of COVID-19 infections and Omicron type candidates have been found Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2021 Thinking that the exam may be postponed again. Aspirants fear that the date of UPTET scheduled to be held on January 23 may get pushed due to the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in the state.

13.52 lakh candidates have registered for the UPTET primary level exam. On the other hand, more than 8.90 lakh candidates have submitted the application for the UPTET upper primary level exam. It will not be easy for the state government as well as the examination authority to conduct the examination on a large scale while ensuring that it does not turn into a hotspot.

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If the exam is postponed, it will not be the first time. The exam was to be held on November 28, but was postponed after the paper leaked. The question paper was found floating on the WhatsApp group and 34 people have been arrested in connection with the case.

On 22 December, it was announced that 23 January would be the new date when the exam would be conducted. The admit cards will be available to the students from January 12. After the exam on January 23, the result of UP TET 2021 exam will be declared on February 25. The CM had earlier said that free transport facility would be provided to the candidates. On showing your admit card.

In view of the recent spike in COVID numbers, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced the closure of all government and private schools up to class 10 till January 14. Night curfew has been imposed from 10 pm to 6 am. Amidst the stir and panic among the people, it is a big challenge for the UP government and the exam regulatory authority to conduct the UPTET.

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Considering that trade, industry and the sector are finally back on track, the government is not rushing to lockdown. Yogi Adityanath-led government has directed that all public places like gyms, spas, cinema halls, banquet halls, restaurants will run with 50 per cent capacity. As per the latest guidelines, only 200 people will be able to attend wedding ceremonies and other events. Wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing and using sanitizer is mandatory.

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