Srinagar, Sept 04: The authorities at the University of Jammu (JU) have decided to go ahead with the State Eligibility Test (SET) exams on September 7, 2025 amid the opposition from the candidates appearing in the exams.
The candidates appearing in the exam said that given the prevailing inclement weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir, holding such a crucial exam will put aspirants in trouble.
Notably, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has already predicted possibility of brief showers from September 4 to 7 of 2025, in Jammu division while a spell of moderate rainfall is forecasted over few districts of Jammu from September 8 evening to 9 morning.
Despite the forecast of wet weather, the authorities at JU have issued a fresh notification and informed the students that the SET exam will be held as per schedule.
“It is once again notified for all candidates that JKSET/LASET 2024-25 examination shall be conducted as per schedule – September 7 of 2025,” reads a notification issued by Member secretary of JK SET Agency, JU.
“Candidates are advised not to pay attention to any rumours or misinformation circulating from unofficial sources. All are requested to focus on their preparation and rely on official communication from JKSET Agency, University of Jammu,” it reads.
The candidates have been informed that the examination centres allotted at Old Campus, JU has now been shifted to Mahant Bachittar Singh College of Engineering and technology, Babiliana, Jeevan Nagar Jammu.
“All earlier issued/downloaded Admit Cards stand cancelled and shall not be entertained at the exam centres,” it reads.
The move has left the candidates frustrated who said that appearing in such exam amid prevailing weather conditions was against the interest of students.
“From the last few days, all educational institutions are closed across J&K. Families are disturbed due to the havoc created in many areas of Jammu division. Some parts in Kashmir are also affected as well,” one of the candidates told Greater Kashmir.
The candidates said the exam should be postponed by a week or so till families get stable.
“I am in Delhi these days but I live in Lasjan area of Srinagar and my exam centre is at KU. Our houses are inundated, families have shifted to safer places as precautionary measure. Where would I stay during these days. Holding exam on September 7 is totally illogical,” the candidate said.
Amid the student grievances, Vice Chancellor JU, Prof Umesh Rai said the SET exam was postponed three times in past. “It will be the fourth time now if it gets postponed again. We are hopeful that weather will improve till September 7, 2025,” he told Greater Kashmir.
