Ghaziabad School Holiday On Friday: On Friday, October 30, 2026, schools in Ghaziabad are closed because of the written examination of the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. This decision was made by the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), and declared a one-day academic holiday in the district.

The order applies to schools attached to UP Board Schools, those affiliated to CBSE and ICSE and also to institutions approved by the Basic Education Department. The Principals of all educational institutions were asked to ensure thorough compliance with the directive.

Why Has the Holiday Been Declared?

The PET 2026 written examination is being held on October 25, October 30 and November 1, with two shifts each day, making six shifts in total. The Uttar Pradesh government and the District Magistrate gave in-principle consent for the exam.

A one-day academic holiday was approved on October 30 in districts connected with the examination, so that schools remain free for exam arrangements and candidate movement.

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Details Of The Official Notice

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The DIOS office issued the notice, numbered Exam/6726-34/2026-27, on October 14, 2026, addressed to principals of all higher secondary schools and inter colleges, government, aided and unaided, recognised by the UP Board. It also covers CBSE and ICSE schools and Basic Education institutions in Ghaziabad.

The notice refers to a letter from the Joint Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh government and the District Magistrate’s order dated October 12. Newspapers have been requested to publish the information prominently in the public interest.

Examination to be held over 2-Day in Aligarh:

The PET examination will be conducted in Aligarh on October 30 and November 1. A meeting of 39 sector magistrates, chaired by Additional District Magistrate (City) Sangeeta Devi, was held to review the arrangements for the examination. Officials were instructed to ensure strict adherence to the rules at the examination centers and to maintain constant oversight of the arrangements.



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