Nagpur: A series of alleged examination-related lapses within three days has raised serious questions over the summer examination process at Nagpur University (NU). The allegations range from missing examinee sheets to confusion over question papers and exam schedules. Student organisations ABVP and NSUI have accused the university of poor coordination and inadequate safeguards, claiming that repeated errors are causing anxiety among students and raising concerns over the credibility of the examination system.
Missing Attendance Sheets Cause Confusion
According to NSUI, around 25 students of BSc Physics, Statistics, and Mathematics turned up at Dr Ambedkar College, Deekshabhoomi, and Annasaheb Gundewar College for their examinations on Tuesday, June 2. Their hall tickets mentioned these two colleges as centres, but officials said the attendance sheet was not generated. The attendance sheet is typically provided to a centre a day in advance to ensure proper exam planning and arrangements. NU examination section officials stated that the sheet was not generated due to a technical error. "The centre was asked to allow students to appear for the exam as they had valid hall tickets," NU officials said.
Students reported facing considerable inconvenience and mental stress due to the confusion. During the episode, attempts were made to contact the officials concerned, but they allegedly did not respond to phone calls. "Owing to a lack of coordination between the university and college administrations, students remained confused and anxious," NSUI stated.
NSUI Demands Inquiry
NSUI warned that if NU and the agency handling examination operations, COEMPT, continue to display such an indifferent approach towards students, it could adversely affect the university's credibility as well as students' academic future. The organisation demanded an impartial inquiry into the incident and strict action against the responsible officials.
Question Paper Confusion
A senior NU examination official told TOI that another batch of second-year BSc students sought a question paper scheduled for June 5 on Wednesday. "The exam centre contacted us and said students were under the impression that they had another paper today. They have two open electives. They came prepared for the second one scheduled for Friday. Ultimately, students were asked to appear in the scheduled one. We are not sure how they managed," he said.
ABVP Raises Concerns Over BA LLB Exam
On May 30, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Nagpur city unit, complained of serious errors in the BA LLB Labour Law-II examination. Students alleged that they had prepared for the exam as per BNS, while IPC questions were asked in the paper. A delegation of ABVP met deputy registrar Motiram Tadas and pro-VC Akhilesh Peshwe, demanding action. NU officials said there was confusion between the old and new courses, and an expert opinion on IPC and BNS was sought. The expert told students they could attempt either as it was optional.
These incidents have highlighted the need for better coordination and technology safeguards in the examination process to maintain the trust of students and the academic community.
