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Education
UP PET Exam’s Final Day Monitored at 1,372 Centres with 37,000 Cameras
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 09:02 AM
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The Uttar Pradesh Pre‑Service Teacher (PET) exam concludes today, with all 1,372 test centres under live surveillance through 37,000 cameras; any cheating is punishable by severe penalties.
The Uttar Pradesh Pre‑Service Teacher (PET) examination reaches its last day, with candidates appearing across 1,372 designated centres throughout the state. Authorities have deployed a network of 37,000 surveillance cameras to monitor the proceedings in real time.
The extensive camera system is linked to a central control room that records every hall, aiming to deter and detect any form of malpractice. Officials have warned that individuals caught cheating could face stringent legal action, including possible imprisonment.
State education officials reiterated that the surveillance measures are part of a broader effort to ensure the integrity of the recruitment process for teachers. They emphasized that the technology will help maintain a fair environment for the thousands of aspirants sitting for the exam today.
The PET exam, which selects candidates for teaching positions in government schools, is a critical step for many aspiring educators in Uttar Pradesh. With the heightened security in place, the focus now shifts to the smooth completion of the test and the accurate evaluation of results.
The extensive camera system is linked to a central control room that records every hall, aiming to deter and detect any form of malpractice. Officials have warned that individuals caught cheating could face stringent legal action, including possible imprisonment.
State education officials reiterated that the surveillance measures are part of a broader effort to ensure the integrity of the recruitment process for teachers. They emphasized that the technology will help maintain a fair environment for the thousands of aspirants sitting for the exam today.
The PET exam, which selects candidates for teaching positions in government schools, is a critical step for many aspiring educators in Uttar Pradesh. With the heightened security in place, the focus now shifts to the smooth completion of the test and the accurate evaluation of results.