Ghaziabad: Schools across Ghaziabad will remain closed on Friday, Oct 30, in view of the Uttar Pradesh Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET)-2026, according to an order issued by the district education department. No such order has been issued in Noida yet.The District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Ghaziabad, issued the directive on Oct 14, declaring a one-day educational holiday on Oct 30. The order applies to all govt and private secondary schools, inter colleges, aided and unaided institutions, and schools recognised by the UP Board, CBSE, ICSE and the Basic Education Department in the district.The decision follows directions from the Uttar Pradesh govt and the district administration regarding the conduct of the PET-2026 written examination. The examination is scheduled for Oct 25, Oct 30 and Nov 1, with two shifts each day, according to the order.The district education department said the holiday on Oct 30 was declared in compliance with the relevant govt instructions. All concerned institutions have been directed to ensure strict adherence to the order.“The order is specific to October 30 and does not announce a general holiday for the other examination dates. The decision has been taken to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the examination. Schools and students are advised to follow official communications from the district education department for any further updates,” said an official.
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