MU tenders apology for not allowing 3 engg students to appear for exam

The students had moved the court after they were disallowed from appearing for an examination that began on May 17 as part of their results had been reserved on account of alleged examination malpractice. The university had noted that their answer sheets had been found in possession of a temporary employee and asked the students to explain the same.

Their answer sheets were then seized by the BKC police and were not retrieved by the university,the students contended. In its affidavit,the university claimed it was under the misconception that the answer sheets could not be retrieved until the chargesheet was filed. Expressing surprise at this statement,the judges said,“The university is a very old institution and should have been aware that photocopies of the seized answer sheets can be taken and results can be declared on that basis.” The court has asked the Unfair Means Committee to decide the case within a week. The judges had noted that the university had shown “insensitivity” towards the students.

The court,however,also said that if the students are in fact held guilty of examination malpractice,strict action should be taken against them. However,the students,who are from different colleges in the city,claim that they are not at fault and have been made to suffer because of a lapse on the part of a staff member.