A woman candidate wearing a veil drew attention at a Bihar Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) examination centre after arriving for the examination amid heightened security measures introduced to prevent cheating and the use of solver gangs.
As part of the prescribed security protocol, female security personnel conducted a thorough inspection before entry. The candidate was asked to remove her veil, untie her hair bun for inspection, and remove the bangles she was wearing to ensure that no electronic device or other prohibited material was concealed.
The entire procedure was carried out in accordance with the security protocol implemented at the examination centre. The candidate was allowed to enter the examination hall only after her identity was verified. Other candidates were also subjected to detailed security checks, and no one was permitted to enter without completing the inspection process.
The administration and examination authorities intensified security after 15 alleged solvers were apprehended at examination centres across Bihar on the first day of the examination. Investigating agencies suspected that some individuals might attempt to disrupt the examination using electronic devices or other illegal methods, prompting stricter security arrangements on the second day.
Female police personnel and female staff were specially deployed to conduct security checks for women candidates. Candidates were allowed entry only after identity card verification, admit card verification, biometric authentication, face verification, and screening with metal detectors.
Candidates carrying large jewellery, watches, smart devices, or other prohibited items were instructed to deposit them outside the examination centres before entering.
According to officials, there are no separate rules regarding veils, turbans, hair buns, caps, or any other form of attire. If any item requires inspection during the security screening, it is examined according to the prescribed procedure. Officials said the objective is solely to maintain the fairness of the examination and prevent any form of cheating or malpractice.
Following the apprehension of the alleged solvers a day earlier, police and the administration increased surveillance around several examination centres. Flying squads, magistrates, and police personnel were deployed to monitor suspicious activities. Crowds were not allowed to gather outside examination centres, and unauthorised persons were prohibited from entering the premises.
Several candidates said the security checks were considerably stricter than in previous examinations. Most candidates said such measures were necessary if they helped ensure that the examination was conducted fairly and transparently. Candidates also reported arriving at the examination centres before the scheduled time to complete all verification procedures.
The Education Department and the district administration said all necessary measures had been taken to conduct the TET examination across the state with complete transparency and fairness. They said strict legal action would be taken against anyone attempting to cheat through solver gangs or technological means.
The examination is currently being conducted peacefully. The administration has urged candidates to reach examination centres before the scheduled reporting time, carry only permitted items, and cooperate fully with the security screening process to ensure the examination is conducted without disruption.
