In this season, students have also received over 50 international offers from more than 15 organizations across multiple global regions, including Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, UAE, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

IIT Delhi Placement 2024

Naresh Varma Datla, professor-in-charge of the Office of Career Services said, “IIT Delhi started very well and has gone very well so far. We feel that a similar trend will continue in days to come as well. The Office of Career Service is focused on expanding the range of companies and job profiles in days to come to cater for the students appearing for placements.

Speaking about the placement drive, Suresh Neelakantan, co-professor-in-charge, OCS, IIT Delhi, said: “We sincerely appreciate our recruiters for recognizing the talent and potential of our students, and we congratulate the students for their perseverance & outstanding efforts.”

The IIT Delhi placement season, which goes up till the end of next semester, is focused on the placement of undergraduate and postgraduate students of IIT Delhi, said the institute.

“The seamless and efficient execution of the placement process is possible due to the dedicated efforts of the entire Office of Career Services team, including staff, student coordinators, and volunteers, along with continued collaboration with industry partners across various sectors,” it added.

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Conclusion

The 2024-25 placement season at IIT Delhi is a reflection of the excellence of the institute in fostering talent and connecting students with the best opportunities around the world. The over 1,200 job offers and 50+ international placements speak volumes for the collaborative efforts put in by the students, staff, and industry partners. IIT Delhi is fast emerging as a premier institution, which enables its students to achieve success both on the national and international levels.

Key Highlights of UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024

• Exam Date: December 22, 2024
• Registered Candidates: 5,76,154
• Appeared Candidates: 2,41,212
• Exam Shifts:
  • Morning: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Afternoon: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Low Turnout and Candidate Feedback

According to official reports, over half the registered candidates opted not to attend the exam. Many participants expressed concerns about the difficulty level of the question paper, citing that even well-prepared candidates found it challenging. Some also noted that the two-hour duration was insufficient to complete the exam, given the complexity of the questions.

Exam Security and Anti-Cheating Measures

To ensure a fair examination process, the UPPSC implemented stringent security protocols, including:

• CCTV Surveillance: Live monitoring of over 1,300 exam centres from a central control room.
• Biometric Verification: Iris scans and other biometric checks to eliminate proxy candidates.
• Physical Checks: Candidates were thoroughly screened, with items such as shoes, jackets, and jewelry being removed before entry.

Challenges in Conducting the Exam

The UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024, initially scheduled for earlier dates, faced multiple postponements due to logistical issues and widespread protests. The protests, sparked by demands to conduct the exam on a single day, were resolved after the Commission agreed to revise the schedule.

1. Preliminary Exam: CSAT and General Studies are the two papers.
2. Main Exam: A total of eight papers, including subjects like General Hindi, General Studies, and optional subjects.
3. Interview: The final round to assess candidates’ overall suitability.

Candidates who qualify the prelims will move on to the Mains examination, details of which will be announced soon on the official UPPSC website.

Expected Result Announcement

The official date for the UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024 results has not yet been confirmed. However, the results are expected to be released shortly. Before the announcement, the Commission is likely to publish the answer key, enabling candidates to estimate their scores.

Previous Year’s Cut-Off Marks

For reference, the cut-off marks for UPPSC Prelims 2023 were as follows:

• General: 125
• OBC: 128
• SC: 112
• ST: 109
• EWS: 129

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Conclusion

While the UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024 faced challenges, including low attendance and initial opposition, the Commission successfully conducted the exam across the state with robust security measures. As candidates await the results, focus now shifts to the Mains exam, which will determine their progress in this competitive recruitment process. For the latest updates, including result announcements and the answer key, candidates are advised to regularly visit the official UPPSC website: uppsc.up.nic.in.