BPSC Secretary Denies Normalisation Plan Amidst Candidate Protests in Patna
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Patna, Dec 6 (NationPress) Hundreds of candidates participating in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 70th Combined Preliminary Examination marched through the streets of Patna on Friday, voicing their apprehensions regarding the potential implementation of a normalisation process for forthcoming exams. However, the BPSC Secretary made it clear that the commission has not put forth any plans for normalisation.
Backed by student leaders, the candidates insisted that the examination should proceed without normalisation, adhering to the traditional approach.
Demonstrators argue that normalisation is unnecessary, particularly since the exam will be held in a single shift at all centres.
Their demand is for the examination process to remain consistent with past practices, ensuring fairness and uniformity without the need for additional calculations.
Given that a single set of questions will be utilized, candidates contend that normalisation—a method typically used to balance variations in difficulty across multiple shifts—does not apply here.
In the meantime, Satya Prakash Sharma, the Secretary of BPSC, reiterated that there has been no announcement regarding normalisation.
“If normalisation were intended to be implemented, the commission would have clearly mentioned it in the notification or issued a separate announcement,” Sharma stated.
He dismissed the protests as unfounded, asserting: 'Why should the commission respond to misleading claims about normalisation? Those who protest are not serious candidates but rather individuals who do not concentrate on their studies.'
He highlighted that typically only one percent of candidates succeed, and those who are sincerely preparing for the examination are not participating in such protests.
The preliminary examination for the 70th combined BPSC examination is set to occur on December 13, 2024, in a single shift across 925 centres in Bihar, with approximately 4.80 lakh candidates expected to participate.
The admit card was made available on the commission's website on Friday.
The protests underline a wider concern among candidates regarding transparency and fairness in recruitment procedures.
While the commission has rejected speculations about normalisation, candidates are seeking formal confirmation to prevent any unexpected changes that could impact their chances.
This escalating unrest highlights the necessity for clear communication between examination authorities and candidates to ensure confidence in competitive examination systems.
