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Education
Odisha Lifts OCS Exam Attempt Limit, Announces Free Wi‑Fi and Daily Data for 601 Colleges
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🗓 11 Nov 2026, 08:33 PM
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The Odisha government has removed the cap on the number of attempts for the Odisha Civil Services exam and will provide free Wi‑Fi along with 1 GB of daily internet data to students in 601 state‑run colleges.
The state government of Odisha issued a press release stating that the restriction on the number of attempts for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) examination has been lifted, allowing aspirants to re‑appear without a predefined limit.
In the same announcement, officials said that 601 government‑affiliated colleges across the state will receive free Wi‑Fi connectivity, complemented by a daily data allowance of 1 GB per student, aimed at enhancing digital learning.
Education authorities indicated that the initiative will be implemented in phases, with infrastructure upgrades slated to begin within the next month. The move is expected to broaden access to online resources for a larger pool of candidates preparing for the OCS exam and other academic pursuits.
Stakeholders, including student unions and coaching centres, welcomed the decision, noting that it could level the playing field for candidates from economically weaker backgrounds.
In the same announcement, officials said that 601 government‑affiliated colleges across the state will receive free Wi‑Fi connectivity, complemented by a daily data allowance of 1 GB per student, aimed at enhancing digital learning.
Education authorities indicated that the initiative will be implemented in phases, with infrastructure upgrades slated to begin within the next month. The move is expected to broaden access to online resources for a larger pool of candidates preparing for the OCS exam and other academic pursuits.
Stakeholders, including student unions and coaching centres, welcomed the decision, noting that it could level the playing field for candidates from economically weaker backgrounds.