PGCET on June 22 amid degree exams: Students urge KEA to postpone
As thousands of students across Karnataka prepare to take the Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) on June 22, many are facing a daunting challenge. The PGCET, which is the entrance exam for MBA and MCA courses, coincides with the end-semester exams at several state universities. This overlap is causing undue stress and anxiety among students, who are now urging the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) to postpone the test.
The PGCET is a highly competitive exam, and students have been preparing for it for months. However, with the end-semester exams at universities like Mangalore University, Karnataka University, and Visvesvaraya Technological University, among others, students are finding it difficult to manage their time effectively. Many students have already started their exams and will have to take the PGCET just a few days later, without any break in between.
The students are seeking a postponement of the PGCET to a later date, preferably after the end-semester exams are over. They argue that this will give them sufficient time to prepare for both exams and reduce their stress levels. In a statement, the students expressed their concerns, saying, “We are facing a grave situation where we have to take two exams simultaneously. This is not only stressful but also unfair to us. We urge the KEA to consider our request and postpone the PGCET to a later date.”
The students are not alone in their plea. Faculty members from several universities have also expressed their support for the students. “The students are already under a lot of pressure to perform well in their end-semester exams. Adding another exam on the same day will only increase their stress levels and affect their performance,” said a faculty member from Mangalore University.
The students have launched an online petition through change.org, urging the KEA to postpone the PGCET. The petition has already gathered over 1,000 signatures, with many more expected to join in the coming days. The students are also planning to meet with the KEA officials to discuss their concerns and request a postponement.
Despite the growing pressure, the KEA has declined requests to change the date. “The PGCET is scheduled to be held on June 22, and we will not be able to postpone it,” said a KEA official. “The students have been informed of the date well in advance, and it is their responsibility to plan their studies accordingly.”
However, the students and faculty members are not giving up. They are determined to continue their efforts to get the PGCET postponed and are hoping that the KEA will reconsider their decision. “We are not asking for a favor; we are asking for a fair and reasonable solution to this problem,” said a student. “We hope that the KEA will understand our concerns and take a decision that is in the best interest of the students.”
In conclusion, the PGCET on June 22 amid degree exams is causing undue stress and anxiety among students. The students are urging the KEA to postpone the test to a later date, and the faculty members are supporting their plea. The KEA, however, has declined requests to change the date. The students and faculty members are determined to continue their efforts to get the PGCET postponed, and only time will tell if their efforts will be successful.
