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Karnataka Examinations Authority permits hijabs during exams for recruitment in govt posts

“Karnataka Examinations Authority permits hijabs during exams for recruitment in govt posts”, Opindia, October 22, 2023:

“The Karnataka Examinations Authority is scheduled to hold exams in order to fill 670 direct recruitment positions in a variety of government agencies and boards on 28 and 29 October and the dress code for the examination has been released by the board. It has allowed candidates to put on hijabs to take the test notwithstanding that there continues to be a dispute regarding the same in the state.

The decision to permit the wearing of the Islamic head cover during examinations has followed months of debate about their acceptance in educational settings. However, those with hijabs have to show up at the location an hour early to be screened. It has been established that applicants who choose to wear hijabs during the exam need to adhere to certain rules. Clothes with embroidery, flowers, brooches, long sleeves and jeans are prohibited.

Minister of Higher Education Dr MC Sudhakar declared that hijab will be permitted and claimed that any restriction on it would violate people’s rights. “The hijab issue was not part of the discussion……” 

Read the full article at Opindia.com

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