JAIPUR: It was a double dhamaka for around 18,622 doctor aspirants and cricket buffs here who had been a worried lot as their a career-determining examination was scheduled a day after the world cup match.
But it was an extended celebration for them on Sunday. Many students claimed that questions of the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) was easy and on expected lines, though few others were stumped while completing question paper on time. Earlier they had a gala night celebrating Team India's win over Sri Lanka at the world cup.
Early on Sunday, they had a harrowing time preparing for the examination after night-long celebrations. Some were seen discussing crucial moments of the world cup final match as they had missed the live coverage. "Now, we will watch the complete highlights," said Rohit Singh and his friends, who had missed the complete match due to the exam.
A total of 2, 21,852 students appeared as against 1,56, 304 last year. They are contesting for 2,500 seats in medical colleges across the country which have reserved 15% for the AIPMT category.
In the city, the AIPMT exam was held at 29 centres. Ashok Gupta co-ordinator for AIPMT exam in Rajasthan said, "The exam went peacefully. No untoward incident was reported at the centres."
It was reported that at a few centres like St Xaviers School, a group of students raised slogans in support for the Men in Blue. They went on a tour of the city holding tricolours to celebrate their "successful" exam and Team India's win.
But it was an extended celebration for them on Sunday. Many students claimed that questions of the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) was easy and on expected lines, though few others were stumped while completing question paper on time. Earlier they had a gala night celebrating Team India's win over Sri Lanka at the world cup.
Early on Sunday, they had a harrowing time preparing for the examination after night-long celebrations. Some were seen discussing crucial moments of the world cup final match as they had missed the live coverage. "Now, we will watch the complete highlights," said Rohit Singh and his friends, who had missed the complete match due to the exam.
A total of 2, 21,852 students appeared as against 1,56, 304 last year. They are contesting for 2,500 seats in medical colleges across the country which have reserved 15% for the AIPMT category.
In the city, the AIPMT exam was held at 29 centres. Ashok Gupta co-ordinator for AIPMT exam in Rajasthan said, "The exam went peacefully. No untoward incident was reported at the centres."
It was reported that at a few centres like St Xaviers School, a group of students raised slogans in support for the Men in Blue. They went on a tour of the city holding tricolours to celebrate their "successful" exam and Team India's win.
