MIRPURKHAS: As many as 700 candidates appeared in the first entry test for admission to the newly established Mirpurkhas University here on Sunday.

The test was taken for placement in various programs, including Bachelor’s of English, Business Administration, Data Science, Commerce, Computer Science, Information Technology, Early Childhood Education and Education (B.Ed).

The university’s handout said the candidates expressed satisfaction over the conduct of the test, which was held in a conducive and peaceful environment. The university considered the test to be a significant achievement in its continuous efforts for establishing itself as a hub of academic excellence in the region, it said.

Published in Dawn, November 25th, 2024

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