Editor,
The admit cards for APPSCCE 2024 have been issued, and the exam is scheduled to be held on the 15th of this month. I would like to highlight some important points for consideration by the commission. Addressing these issues will greatly benefit the aspirants:
- Provision of proper washrooms
Kindly ensure proper washroom facilities at the exam centres. I still remember an incident from a few years ago during an exam held at the higher secondary school, Itanagar. I was desperately running around for a washroom, but there were none nearby. Eventually, I came across an old, dilapidated hut-like structure, surrounded by urine and flies, with piles of poop visible behind it. In an emergency, I pushed open the door and barged into the closet, only to find another female aspirant emptying her bowel. The moment she saw me she quickly bowed down and hid her face. I ran back quickly. Felt extremely sorry. I returned to my seat even without urinating. Later, when I couldn’t control myself any longer, I had to seek assistance from a faculty member to use the staff washroom amidst the exam hour.
- Provision of bigger wall clocks
Kindly provide larger wall clocks in the exam halls. Some wall clocks are too small, and are just palm-sized. The hour hand and the minute hand are hardly visible from the last row. It is more challenging especially for the candidates sitting in the extreme left or right columns, particularly in pentagonal classrooms. Large, clearly visible wall clocks will help aspirants manage their time effectively. Or allow analog wrist watch at least. We all know that most of the cheating has been done in the office not in the exam hall.
- Proper washrooms
It is okay for boys even if a temporary structure made of tarpaulin and proper piped waters are provided. But for the female aspirants, please ensure the provision proper washrooms.
Dignity and proper hygiene are fundamental rights.
Osho,
An aspirant