This time too wearing hijab is not allowed to write PUC exam: Minister Nagesh

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education BC Nagesh has suggested that Hijab cannot be worn to examination centers.

The second PUC exam will start from March 9. BC Nagesh said that the female students appearing for the SSLC and PUC examinations should strictly follow the dress code this time as well.

The decision taken by the government last year has also been adhered to this year. He also said that the High Court has given a clear order regarding the dress code and we are going to follow it.

Hijab has been restricted to the examination centers and it has been clarified that those wearing hijab are not allowed to write the examination, the hijab case is under hearing in the Supreme Court. Therefore, he announced the decision that there is no question of allowing hijab during the examination.