Bengaluru Krupanidhi College CET candidates told to remove janeu, protests
India
At Bengaluru's Krupanidhi College, students taking the CET on April 24 were told to remove their janeu (sacred threads) before entering the exam hall.
Some, like Anand Sudhir Rao, complied to avoid any trouble with their exams, but this move sparked protests and a police complaint from parents.
The situation brings back memories of similar incidents last year that caused public outrage and led to government action.
Exam rules ban metal ornaments, threads
This year's stricter dress codes, banning metal ornaments and religious threads, left many students confused at exam centers.
Officials say these rules are just about keeping exams fair and secure, but students and parents feel their religious rights are being ignored.