Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that the online exam for the Sub-Engineer (Civil) position has been postponed. This update was shared on X on Tuesday, March 4. The exam, which was originally scheduled for March 9, is now rescheduled. BMC also mentioned that the exam is expected to take place within the next 15 days. Candidates are advised to keep an eye out for the rescheduled date of the online examination.

BMC shared the information in a post on X, they said, ”The online examination for the post of Sub-Engineer (Civil), scheduled for 9th March 2025, has been postponed. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had earlier announced the schedule for online examinations to fill 690 vacant engineering cadre posts through direct recruitment on its official website. Among these, the online examination for the Sub-Engineer (Civil) post, scheduled for 9th March 2025, has been postponed. The examination is expected to be conducted within approximately 15 days. Once the revised date is finalized, it will be published on the BMC’s official website and in newspapers. Candidates are requested to take note of this update”.

Regarding the Rescheduling of the Online Exam

The BMC has announced that they will provide updates through newspapers and their official website. The online exam is expected to take place within the next 15 days. Candidates are advised to pay attention to the exam updates; detailed information will be shared with them once the date is finalised.

Previously, the BMC also mentioned that the schedule for online examinations to fill 690 vacant engineering cadre positions through direct recruitment on their official website.

How to Check for Updates

According to the information provided by the BMC, updates will be posted online on their handle, “@mybmc,” and will also be shared through newspapers with the students.

Mumbai: Lady of Good Counsel School in Sion has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, alleging ‘selective scrutiny’ after being flagged for operating in an unauthorised building.

The school contends that numerous British-era structures, including prominent institutions such as the Bombay High Court and the BMC headquarters, do not possess Occupation Certificates (OC) simply because the requirement did not exist at the time of their construction.

In its letter, the school has questioned why similar scrutiny is not applied to other heritage buildings across the city. “If the state is genuinely concerned about public safety and compliance, it should adopt a uniform approach rather than targeting individual institutions arbitrarily,” the letter states, calling for consistency in the enforcement of regulations.

Advocate Godfrey Pimenta, who submitted the letter on behalf of the school, emphasised that such long-standing educational institutions should be permitted to operate as long as they adhere to all necessary safety guidelines.

He pointed out that the school undergoes a structural audit every four years and submits a ‘Structural Stability Certificate’ to the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). Additionally, the school also provides a fire safety certificate to demonstrate its compliance with safety standards.

As per Section 353B of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, any building that has completed 30 years of existence is mandated to undergo a structural audit to assess its stability and safety. These audits are a crucial part of ensuring that older buildings remain fit for occupation and do not pose a risk to students and staff.

Meanwhile, Devidas Mahajan, Education Inspector (South), confirmed that an investigation into the matter is currently underway. “At this stage, no conclusive decision has been reached. We will carefully consider the school’s perspective before making any determinations,” he stated.

The Maharashtra state education department had recently ordered an inquiry after receiving a complaint regarding the school’s operation in an unauthorised building. The department has since directed the education section of the MCGM to thoroughly examine the matter and submit a detailed report before any further action is taken.

Uttar Pradesh: Girl students who had arrived at YP Singh Inter College to give their board exam on Monday were asked to remove burqas before entering the exam center.

According to reports, several female students refused to remove burqas, stating they were ready to miss the exam instead.

After the issue escalated, the District School Inspector intervened in the matter. After a long delay, the students were allowed to take the exam.

A similar incident was reported from the Jaunpur district where female students who had arrived to take their Class 10 board exams, were asked to remove their hijabs, but they outright refused. As they were not allowed to enter while wearing hijabs, four students returned home without taking the exam.

The incident took place at Sarvodaya Inter College in Khudoli. Following the incident, the issue has sparked a debate on social media. The father of one of the students supported his daughter’s decision, stating that if she is not allowed to take the exam while wearing a hijab in the future, she will not appear for it. All the students are from Modern Convent School, located in Khetasarai.

The Class 10 and 12 board exams of the Uttar Pradesh Board, considered one of the biggest exams in the country, began on Monday. Except for Prayagraj, the exams were conducted across all districts of Uttar Pradesh on Monday. The Class 10 Hindi exam was held in the morning session. At the Sarvodaya Inter College exam center in Khudoli, four female students were asked to remove their hijabs before entering, but they refused. When they were not allowed to enter without removing their hijabs, they decided to return home.

Ahmedullah, the father of one of the students, stated that they had requested to take the exam while wearing hijabs after a security check, but the school authorities did not agree. He further mentioned that he had accompanied the students himself, but they were stopped at the gate.