Editor,

In the last few days, several letters have appeared regarding concerns over the upcoming APPSC TGT examination. As someone who appeared in the previous APPSC PGT RT and mains, I would also like to share a few observations.

The TGT written examination on 12 July is the most crucial stage of the entire recruitment process. Since the paper is objective in nature, even a difference of one mark can make a huge difference in the final merit list.

During the previous PGT RT and mains, I observed that the duration of three hours for 100 objective questions was simply too long. Most candidates finished 100 questions within about an hour or max by two hours. After that, many candidates had nothing much to do for more than one hour, except sit and wait. As time passed, the examination hall gradually became informal. Candidates started talking to one another, discussing questions and sharing answers. I also noticed invigilators talking among themselves and, at times, engaging in conversations with candidates in our hall. Not to my surprise, this was the case in almost all exam halls, as cited by many.

I therefore request the APPSC to consider structuring the duration of objective papers to two hours, especially for the subject concerned, if the number of questions is only 100. Secondly, candidates of the same subject should not be seated together. Alternate seating arrangements with adequate gaps between candidates can help maintain fairness. I urge candidates reading this also to maintain the decorum and not engage in such practices. Furthermore, invigilators should also be instructed to maintain strict vigilance and avoid unnecessary conversations during the examination.

For serious aspirants, even half a mark matters. Therefore, the examination environment should be such that hard work and merit alone determine the outcome.

I hope the commission takes these concerns into consideration while conducting the upcoming TGT examination.

A concerned aspirant