On November 12, students in Prayagraj staged protests over the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) exams being scheduled in multiple shifts. Thousands of exam aspirants gathered outside the UPPSC office, demanding that the Combined State (CS) and Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer (RO/ARO) exams be held in a single shift, as they were in the past. The protesters argued that conducting the exams in one shift would make the process fairer and easier to manage for all candidates. They believe this change would help reduce confusion, ensure better exam conditions, and make it easier for everyone to appear for the exams without the added stress of multiple shifts. The protest highlighted the concerns of students who want equal opportunities in the competitive exam process.