Speaking to ANI, one of the protesting aspirants said, "We lost attempts to clear the exam amid the pandemic, as we couldn t prepare. That is why we are asking for an extra attempt to clear the UPSC." Delhi: UPSC Aspirants Hold Protest Against Central Government, Demanding Extra Attempt To Clear Exam, Citing COVID-19 Pandemic (Watch Video).
The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that additional attempt in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) civil services examination is “not possible”.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), while opposing the plea seeking extra attempt for candidates who could not appear in the Civil Services Mains exam, said if the Commission makes a provision for re-examination, then it will have cascading effects on the schedules of other ongoing examinations as well as other exams to follow.
UPSC aspirants of both 2020 and 2021 are demanding two more attempts and two years of age relaxation in all central government exams. Here's where the government stands on the matter.
ICAI CA May 2021: Plea In Supreme Court For Opt Out Option, Extra Attempt
The petition has asked for the Supreme Court’s direction to the ICAI to include an opt-out facility in the May CA exams, allowing students to carry forward their candidature to the next session of these exams.
Education | Edited by Bishal Kalita | Updated: Jun 9, 2021 2:47 pm IST | Source: Careers360
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New Delhi:
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of India challenging the June 5 notification issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), regarding the conduct of CA exams.
The petition has asked for the Supreme Court’s direction to the ICAI to include an opt-out facility in the May CA exams, allowing students to carry forward their candidature to the next session of these exams.