The final day of the Uttar Pradesh Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 is being held today across 1372 examination centres established in 60 districts of the state.

The examination is being conducted in two shifts, with the first shift scheduled from 10 am to 12 pm and the second shift from 3 pm to 5 pm.

Registration and shift timings

A total of 35.41 lakh candidates are registered for the examination, with approximately 11.80 lakh candidates appearing on the final day. Strict security and checking arrangements have been put in place before entry at the examination centres.

Strict security checks across districts

Stringent security measures were observed at centres across various districts. In Hathras, girls' hair was untied during checking and sacred threads (kalawa) were cut with scissors. In Aligarh, stickers were removed from water bottles before entry into the examination centre, while in Kanpur, boys were asked to remove their shoes and socks for checking.