The anger of DSC exam candidates remains intense and unyielding. Thousands of candidates have been protesting against the Congress government. Despite persistent protests, the state government’s firm decision to proceed with the exams has disheartened many candidates.
In a bold move of defiance, a significant number of candidates have declared their refusal to appear for the exams. By Wednesday, 31,105 candidates had not downloaded their hall tickets.
Out of the 2,79,956 candidates who applied for the DSC, only 2,48,851 had downloaded their hall tickets as of Wednesday. This act of resistance reflects their dissatisfaction with the state government’s handling of the situation. Many have gone to the extent of burning their hall tickets as a form of protest. The primary grievance is the insufficient preparation time provided.
The DSC exam consists of 160 questions, carrying a total of 80 marks, with each question worth half a mark. The exam includes 20 marks from General Knowledge and Current Affairs, 20 from Educational Perspectives, 88 from Content (both Languages and Non-Languages), and 32 from Teaching Methods.
The TET exam contributes an additional 20 marks, which will be weighted according to the candidates’ scores, bringing the total to 100 marks. However, for the posts of School Assistant (Physical Education) and PET, where TET is not applicable, the exam will comprise 200 questions and 100 marks.