Why Prayagraj matters to the reform argument
No city in India is more exposed to examination postponement than Prayagraj, where lakhs of aspirants live on family transfers while waiting for results.
Institutions
- University of Allahabad
- MNNIT Allahabad
- IIIT Allahabad
- Motilal Nehru Medical College
Localities
Civil LinesGeorgetownSaloriKydganjJhunsi
State policy context · Uttar Pradesh
UP applies 21% SC, 2% ST and 27% OBC reservation plus 10% EWS. The state's recruitment record has been marked by large-scale paper-leak cancellations, including the UP Police constable recruitment examination cancelled in February 2024 after around 48 lakh candidates had appeared, and the RO/ARO examination cancellation the same year.
- UPPSC
- UPSSSC
- UP Police Recruitment Board
- UP Board (UPMSP)