RGPV postpones exams, leaves students in lurch
Around 4000 students, from different states, reached Bhopal to take exams that were supposed to be organised from June 23, only to realise that the state government has postponed the exams at the eleventh hour.
Image is used for representational purpose only. BHOPAL: Around 4000 students, from different states, reached Bhopal to take exams that were supposed to be organised from June 23, only to realise that the state government has postponed the exams at the eleventh hour.
Students, that include large number of outsiders, are now worried about the fresh dates, which are yet to be announced.
State government on June 15, postponed the decision to organise exams for under-graduate and post-graduates. RGPV had issued the time table to conduct practical exams from June 16, while theory offline mode exams were to start from June 23.
Several students from other states reached Bhopal few days before to manage their accommodation and food as the hostels are closed. "Now, tell me where should I go. We came here by train with great difficulty from UP, Bihar and other states. We were staying at friends and relatives' places. As exams are postponed, we are now stuck up in Bhopal," said a student Vinita Samuel.
Another student questioned the logic of declaring the exam schedule. "When the entire world was trying its best to avoid gathering to keep Covid away, MP went on declaring exam schedule. They had to cancel as situation was not favourable. But at the end it is we the students who are facing trouble," said Vikrant Verma.
Sources said universities had informed the state government that it was not possible for them to conduct exams as even employees and teachers were not willing. Besides, there was a problem of space as only 20 students were allowed to sit in class. Highly placed sources said that government was mulling on providing general promotion to all students except final years.
Ever since the exam dates were announced students and teachers have opposed it. Students while objecting the decision to have been citing that it could expose them to infection. Several students had even threatened to be absent from the exam and drag the government in the court.
It was said if a student was not able to appear in this examination (June-July) due to not residing in the university's jurisdiction, then their university will arrange for separate examination.
"Why was the state government conducting separate exams for those who were not able to take the exams in July? It was clear that government was also not sure about holding exams. When they realised it, they postponed it," said a student without quoting his name.
Students, that include large number of outsiders, are now worried about the fresh dates, which are yet to be announced.
State government on June 15, postponed the decision to organise exams for under-graduate and post-graduates. RGPV had issued the time table to conduct practical exams from June 16, while theory offline mode exams were to start from June 23.
Several students from other states reached Bhopal few days before to manage their accommodation and food as the hostels are closed. "Now, tell me where should I go. We came here by train with great difficulty from UP, Bihar and other states. We were staying at friends and relatives' places. As exams are postponed, we are now stuck up in Bhopal," said a student Vinita Samuel.
Another student questioned the logic of declaring the exam schedule. "When the entire world was trying its best to avoid gathering to keep Covid away, MP went on declaring exam schedule. They had to cancel as situation was not favourable. But at the end it is we the students who are facing trouble," said Vikrant Verma.
Sources said universities had informed the state government that it was not possible for them to conduct exams as even employees and teachers were not willing. Besides, there was a problem of space as only 20 students were allowed to sit in class. Highly placed sources said that government was mulling on providing general promotion to all students except final years.
Ever since the exam dates were announced students and teachers have opposed it. Students while objecting the decision to have been citing that it could expose them to infection. Several students had even threatened to be absent from the exam and drag the government in the court.
It was said if a student was not able to appear in this examination (June-July) due to not residing in the university's jurisdiction, then their university will arrange for separate examination.
"Why was the state government conducting separate exams for those who were not able to take the exams in July? It was clear that government was also not sure about holding exams. When they realised it, they postponed it," said a student without quoting his name.
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