Konni: Clearing centralized exam has been made mandatory for becoming a Student Police Cadet (SPC). So far, there was no such mandate and the government introduced the new system as more people are showing their interest to enrol in the student force. Before the Covid-19 outbreak, priority was given to the physical fitness test of the cadets.

The exam of 1 hour and 15 minutes will have both objective and written questions. Similarly, more number of questions will be objective type and the section carries 50 marks.

The question paper will be prepared by a panel of experts and the evaluation too will be in a centralized pattern.

The exam is slated for June 11. The exam papers have already reached police stations across Kerala. The exam will be held from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM.

After the exam, the students need to undergo a physical fitness test. Out of eight events, they need to win 5 events.More people are joining SPC as a grace mark is provided.