The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) on Thursday rescheduled the Combined Competitive (Prelim) Examination, 2023 on March 18, 2024, instead of March 17, 2024.

In a notification, Secretary, Assam Public Service Commission said, “In cancellation of this office earlier notification No. 24PSC/E-11/2023-24 dated 16th February 2024 this is for information to all concerned that the Combined Competitive (Prelim) Examination, 2023 is rescheduled on l8th March, 2024 (Monday) instead of 17^th March, 2024 (Sunday).”

This comes after the All Assam Students Union (AASU) had raised concerns over the clash of examination dates between the Assam Public Service Commission’s (APSC) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) (Preliminary) 2023 and the State Eligibility Test (SET) 2024 conducted by the SLET Commission of Assam.

As per reports, both the state level examinations, scheduled for March 17, 2024, have prompted AASU to urge APSC for reconsideration.

The SLET Commission had previously announced the date for NE SET 2024 on March 17, 2024, predating the APSC's announcement of the same date for CCE 2023-24.

This sequence has led to a challenge for aspirants preparing for both examinations.

“The clash of exams on the same date has created a significant dilemma for candidates preparing for both SET and CCE. This clash poses a challenge for those aiming to appear for the SET, with the exams occurring simultaneously. Candidates investing substantial time, effort, and resources in preparing for both examinations now face uncertainty and potential setbacks due to the scheduling conflict,” said AASU in a statement.

In light of the challenges faced by aspirants, AASU appealed to the APSC to consider changing the date of CCE 2023-24.