LU to hold UG test in other cities too

Lucknow: The Lucknow University will conduct entrance test for admission to its undergraduate courses in various cities so that candidates do not have to travel to Lucknow amid coronavirus pandemic.
Over a decade ago, the university had conducted entrance test for post-graduation course in business administration in different states.
This year, besides Lucknow, entrance examination will be held in Hardoi, Sitapur, Rae Bareli and Lakhimpur Kheri which come under the jurisdiction of Lucknow University.
“Having examination centres in five districts will be of great help to candidates of these cities but also from nearby areas from where aspirants have applied for courses,” LU spokesman Durgesh Srivastava said, adding that the number of candidates was expected to be more than last year.
“So far, 31,000 candidates have applied which is 25% more than the application received in the duration last year,” he added. “There are 15 days left to apply for courses and the number is expected to go up further. More centres will not only make it easier for candidates to appear for the examination but will also help in maintaining social distancing at examination centres,” he added.