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CET re-test for students asked to remove janivara, hijab in Karnataka
The Karnataka government is planning to allow students who were asked to remove their janivara (sacred thread) and hijab during the Common Entrance Test (CET) to appear for the exam again. The report was published on April 30, 2026.
Why It Matters
The move could affect access to the CET for students on religious and cultural grounds and may have implications for examination policies in Karnataka.
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Karnataka plans CET re-test for students who were asked to remove janivara and hijab
April 30, 2026
The Karnataka government is planning to allow students who were asked to remove their janivara (sacred thread) and hijab during the recently held Common Entrance Test (CET) to appear for the exam again.