MSRTC to operate special buses for MHT-CET and UPSC aspirants

Similarly, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has scheduled its preliminary examination on October 4. As Pune is a hub for civil services preparation, thousands of aspirants from across the state usually take the UPSC test in Pune.

After the announcement of lockdown in the last week of March, students had left for their hometowns. “As thousands of candidates for MHT-CET and UPSC prelims are expected to travel to Pune from various parts of the state, we will ensure that the services connecting Pune to other districts will ply seamlessly. We have also scheduled some extra services and are also open to group bookings for students,” said Divisional Controller (Pune) Ramakant Gaikwad.

At least 5.3 lakh candidates have registered for MHT-CET of which 2.8 lakh candidates have registered for the PCB group and 2.5 lakh for the PCM group. There are a total of 180 examination centres in 36 districts in the state.

The MSRTC has appealed to all students and parents to opt for state transport buses during the examination period as the service is strictly adhering to Covid-19 norms, Gaiwad said. “They should reserve their tickets in advance so that we know about the demand on each day and can better plan the extra services,” said Gaikwad