Once bitten twice shy, the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education Research will conduct its MD and MS examination today amidst high security. The institute has laid down strict guidelines to avoid any kind of discrepancy during the exams.
Bug detectors, mobile jammers and frisking will be at place at all the 11 centres across the city beautiful for the smooth conducting of the entrance exam. Earlier in 2012, few aspirants from the southern State of Andhra Pradesh used hi-tech gadgets to cheat during the examination, which was a major setback to the authorities of this premier institute.
Official spokesperson of PGI said to avoid harassment of any sort and to avoid any complication, the candidates are requested to appear at the exam hall between 8 am and 9.30 am. It is only after proper scrutiny of admit cards will one be allowed to enter the examination hall. As an extra precautionary measure, candidates have been told to refrain from bringing water bottle, car key (remote), chain, any mobile phones, pager, pen, wristwatch, ring and wallets. Female candidates wearing ornaments will also not be allowed.