Pre-Entry Test of Morning and Evening Bachelor Degree Programs 2018 of the Sindh University was held here on Sunday. The test was conducted in all respects by Sindh University Testing Centre (SUTC). As per available details, a total of 21,075 aspirants appeared in the test. As per details in this context, 15,368 male and 4421 female candidates coming up to a total of 19,789 candidates took Bachelor Test at the main campus of the Varsity at Jamshoro.
However, the number of candidates regarding additional campuses remained as detailed ahead: Laar Campus Badin - 249 (Male: 200, Female: 49) candidates, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Campus Dadu - 465 (Male: 345, Female: 120) candidates, Thatta - 109 (Male: 86, Female: 23) candidates, Mirpurkhas - 298 (Male: 236, Female: 62) candidates and Larkana - 165 (Male: 127, Female: 38) candidates. Approximately 21,075 (Male: 16362, Female: 4713) candidates appeared in the test.
Fool-proof security, walk through gates, seating, guidance, test-execution, stationery, water, logistic, medical and other candidate-assistance arrangements were ensured by the university administration on this occasion. For the parents accompanying the candidates, a separate and tidy make-shift pavilion was set up at the premises; and they were imparted with regular updates through a special audio contact mechanism. This was a first-time feature implemented under the specific instruction by Professor Dr Fateh Muhammad Burfat, Vice-Chancellor, University of Sindh. Efficient parking facility for staff, candidate and parent vehicles was put in place at various ideally-designated locations close to the venue of the test. For the first time, under the special directives of VC-SU Dr Burfat a contingent of 150 male and female students from the platform of Bureau of STAGS and Directorate of Students Affairs of the varsity was also prepared to guide the candidates; which turned out to be a highly successful initiative.
The candidates were allowed entrance to the examination centres; upon careful verification of admit cards and other relevant documents after thorough body-frisk by male and female security personnel. A vigilance committee comprising Deans, Members of SU Syndicate and other relevant officers visited various centres to inspect the arrangements of the test and expressed satisfaction to this effect.