Patna, A retest for a group of candidates from the recent Bihar PSC exam, which has been mired in a question paper leak controversy, began on Saturday afternoon at 22 centres in the city, officials confirmed. Around 12,000 candidates are scheduled for the re-examination, which started at 12 pm and will run until 2 pm.
The 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) held on December 13 has been in the eye of a storm over allegations of leak of question papers, which has been denied by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), though a fresh test was ordered for 12,000 candidates, who had appeared for the exam at the Bapu Pariksha Parisar centre here.
“The re-exam is taking place at 22 centers in Patna. Out of a total 12,000 candidates, around 8,200 aspirants have downloaded their admit cards. Only after the completion of the exam, authorities concerned will be in a position to give an exact number about the students who appeared for the retest,” District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh told reporters.
“Adequate arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth and peaceful exam. The district administration has issued strict guidelines. Unauthorised entry, gatherings and protests within a 200-metre radius of the centres are prohibited,” he said.
