In our state, [it is bigger than Great Britain] thousands of candidates pass out of school each year. Aside from college examinations they have to write a common entrance test [CET]. They are all given ranks using both the college examination as well as CET into consideration. Many of them look to join Engineering courses in various branches, while others choose the medical or science line. There are a few hundreds of colleges around the state where they will be joining. Earlier each college had its own rule and fee structure which had led to corrupt practices that affected the common public. To prevent that, the govt. streamlined and organized the entire activity [considered the best in the country]. Selection is on first come first serve basis according to their ranking. Number of seats are defined in the brochure beforehand. As and when the candidate chooses his or her seat there, everybody knows it on the huge display board. So there is no scope for any dirty activity. With the candidate, one person is allowed in to veriry the documents and accompany for any help as the seat availability situation keeps on changing every moment. My DW had gone in with DD while many parents and students waited outside. Bulletins showing the latest situation are also sold every hour. I managed to take a couple of candid shots while we were all waiting before they were called in. Here is a section of the people looking at the display screen.
