SRINAGAR: Candidates from Kashmir who are appearing for the UGC NET(National Eligibility Test) entrance on December 18, 2018, have demanded that the examination venue for the test be shifted to Kashmir from Jammu.
According to the aspirants, since almost 400 male and female candidates from Kashmir are scheduled to appear the test this year. They demand that an examination centre is set up in Kashmir for the convenience of the applicants.
According to the reports in the local media of Kashmir, the candidates belonging to the Kashmir valley have been assigned in Jammu and Samba as their examination venue. Since winters have made mobility difficult in the valley, the students are appealing for an examination centre in the valley itself, which shall be accessible to the applicants of the place.
The authorities have responded to the demands and have reportedly approached the higher officials, informing them of the demands of the aspirants. However, they are yet to receive any information regarding a change of venue, while the date of examination is approaching near. It is being the reported that the authorities have been approached by the candidates over and over again but they have chosen not to reply yet. (PTK)
