From Shuttle Buses to Last-Minute Rescues, Haryana CET Exam Becomes a Model of  sensitive Governance

Free travel for women, special support for PwD candidates, and flawless execution win hearts of lakhs of candidates and parents alike

Candidates laud Nayab goverment for Smooth conduct, unprecedented arrangements  made for the examination

Efficient planning, personal interventions, and people-centric governance ensure stress-free exam experience for nearly seven lakh aspirants

Chandigarh – The successful conduct of Haryana’s Common Eligibility Test (CET) has emerged as a defining example of good governance and administrative sensitivity under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. Held on July 26  across all 22 district headquarters and Chandigarh, the examination witnessed participation from nearly seven lakh candidates on the first day alone. The second phase of examination will be held on July 27, 2025.

The state government’s meticulous planning and humane approach transformed the first phase of examination into an example of efficient administration. From free transport for women candidates and special arrangements for persons with disability   (PwD) candidates to dedicated help desks, shuttle bus services, and even last-minute assistance for those who lost their way, the CET exam became a symbol of inclusive and responsive governance.

The Chief  Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini personally monitored preparations through continuous review meetings with officers concerned, ensuring seamless coordination on the ground. The arrangements reflect the government’s deep commitment to the welfare and convenience of young aspirants, said a group of parents outside an exam centre, lauding the efforts of the administration.

Women and PwD Candidates Receive Special Care

For the first time, women candidates were provided free travel in state transport buses along with one guardian.  PwD candidates, too, received tailored support. In Narnaul, volunteers of the District Red Cross Society assisted such candidates with tricycles to reach their centres.

An Administrative Model Rooted in Empathy

In Panchkula, where 44 centres were set up, bus services ferried candidates to centres every 3-4 minutes. In Jind, 21 parking facilities and round-the-clock help desks were arranged. At Kaithal, social and religious organisations offered free food and water to candidates braving the humid weather.

A heart-warming incident from Hisar captured the humane side of the arrangements, Annu, a young candidate who mistakenly reached a wrong centre, was personally escorted to the correct venue by a duty magistrate after noticing her in distress. “The officer ensured that I reached my centre on time. I am deeply grateful to the administration”, Annu said with relief.

Police and Officers Go Beyond the Call of Duty

In Palwal, the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police personally ensured that three women candidates, along with an attendant, reached their centres on time by escorting them in the SP’s official vehicle.

Kurukshetra police also facilitated the timely arrival of a candidate stranded at Taraori railway station, Karnal while travelling from Sonipat, exemplifying the government’s directive that no candidate should miss the exam due to logistical hurdles.

Aspirants and Parents Voice Their Delight

Candidates and their guardians expressed unprecedented satisfaction, with many saying it was the first time they witnessed government officers so actively engaged in helping students from their homes to the exam centres. “The Chief Minister has truly delivered for the youth. The entire process was seamless, stress-free, and humane,” said a parent at Kaithal.

Inside the centres, the atmosphere remained calm and disciplined, with biometric checks and security screenings ensuring fairness while maintaining punctuality.

From shuttle bus services in cities to panchayat secretaries personally escorting rural candidates, the efforts reflected the Chief Minister’s directive to ensure zero inconvenience for aspirants.

With its meticulous planning, human-centric approach, and flawless execution, the CET examination not only emerged as a resounding administrative success but also as a model for future large-scale examinations in the state.