Chandigarh/Panchkula, July 27 -- Over 59,000 aspirants converged on examination centres across Chandigarh and Panchkula as the Haryana Staff Selection Commission's Common Entrance Test (CET) for Group C posts commenced on Saturday.

The exam, expected to see nearly 13.7 lakh candidates appear across Haryana and Chandigarh in total over two days, was conducted in two shifts on Saturday, from 10 am to 11.45 am and 3 pm to 4.45 pm.

In Panchkula, the first day of the CET proceeded smoothly across all 44 centres. Local administration directives were strictly enforced, with photocopy shops remaining closed.

While a few dual-business establishments were observed open, they adhered to the ban on photocopying services. All coaching centres in th...