Students writing the II Pre-University (PU) exam as well as examination staff have been barred from wearing any dress indicating religious identity, such as hijab, according to Primary and Secondary Education Minister B.C. Nagesh. The exam will be held from April 22 .
Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru on Tuesday, the Minister made it clear that it was mandatory for the students to appear in their respective uniforms. However, private candidates and repeaters would be exempted from wearing uniforms. But it would be binding on them to abide by the direction of the High Court of Karnataka and notification of the State Government related to dress code, he said, indicating that they cannot wear hijab either.
