UP PET aspirants trek 500 km, sleep on railway station floors before exam

A wave of aspirants for the Uttar Pradesh Primary Education Test (UP PET) covered distances as long as 500 kilometres to reach designated exam centres. Many of them arrived late in the day and, lacking accommodation, were forced to rest on the concrete floors of railway stations overnight. The situation highlights the logistical challenges faced by candidates from remote districts who travel long distances for a single-day state exam. Local authorities have been urged to arrange temporary shelters, but as of now, no official relief measures have been announced. The hardship underscores broader concerns about accessibility and support for rural students appearing for competitive examinations.