In view of the irregularities that surfaced in various entrance tests, including EAMCET, the organisers are identifying candidates who are taking the test repeatedly.
Disclosing this, EAMCET Convenor N.V. Ramana Rao said: “It has come to our notice that some practising doctors are impersonating on behalf of some students.”
The Government is taking measures to probe the activities of candidates who are appearing for the test repeatedly and a list of such candidates along with photographs would be handed over to police for investigation to prevent leakages and other irregularities, Mr. Rao said.
Late fee applicants“Efforts are being made to check paper leakage and malpractices and conduct the test strictly,” Mr. Rao said after a meeting with the police, chief superintendents and principals of various colleges here on Friday.
About 250 candidates submitted applications with Rs. 5,000 late fee up to May 8 and with Rs.10,000 penalty, applications would be received from May 9 to 19.
MeetingHowever, the authorities will inquire with the students on why they could not apply in time and keep a vigil on them. Candidates applying with late fee will have to take the test at Hyderabad only.
“We will discuss all the issues at High Power Committee (HPC) meeting scheduled in Hyderabad on Monday, May 12.
Director General of Police (DGP), Intelligence and other top rank officers would attend the meeting. There is no age limit for medical entrance. Last year, a 60-year-old man appeared for EAMCET. Though some students are taking the test twice or thrice for improvement, a few are writing the entrance exam with ulterior motive,” Mr. Rao said.
As many as 3.95 lakh students are appearing for EAMCET in 750 centres in Andhra Pradesh on May 22. EAMCET will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for engineering and 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. for medical students.
Nearly, 20,000 staff are being deputed for smooth conduct of the test in the State, the convenor added.
