Nashik, Sept. 13 -- Students appearing for the UPSC examination in Nashik were reportedly denied entry after arriving just two minutes late at an examination centre, apparently due to rains and bad road conditions.
Citing extenuating circumstances, the students claimed that pothole-ridden roads, heavy rain and traffic delays caused them to reach the centre late. They also alleged that Google Maps directed them along incorrect routes, further delaying their arrival.
The union Public Service Commission (UPSC) follows strict examination entry rules, under which candidates arriving after the prescribed entry time may be denied admission. Security checks and biometric verification must be completed before the examination begins, making adheren...