C-DAC to hold re-exam for PG diploma aspirants
Representative ImageMUMBAI: After conducting the entrance test for postgraduate diploma programmes twice in online proctored mode, the Pune-based Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has decided to nullify all scores and conduct a re-exam from physical centres.
The decision was taken as “C-DAC had received several complaints from candidates related to technical problems, network issues at remote places, cases of unfair means and many others”. “To give all candidates equal opportunity and maintain the exam’s sanctity, the centre has announced a re-exam,” said the C-DAC spokesperson. Over 10,000 aspirants from the country had appeared for the exam.
The fresh exam will be computerised, but will be conducted from exam centres. The selection process will, therefore, be delayed by over a month. The new dates will be announced in two-three days.
Some students, however, are opposed to the re-exam. “The centre conducted the exam twice and even allowed re-exam for students who faced glitches. The ranks were declared in the first week of February and we were asked to fill our college choices. A week later, on February 13, they sent us a mail saying all the scores are nullified and that they are conducting a re-exam. It is unfair to students who have already scored good ranks. A few of us have even left their jobs after securing good ranks,” said a student. The Maharashtra Students’ Welfare Association wrote to the C-DAC requesting them to start the counselling rounds based on their current scores.
An official, however, said the delay will not be much and the decision has been taken for the larger benefit of students.
C-DAC conducts PG diploma programmes from several domains and is recognised by the IT industry. —Yogita Rao
The decision was taken as “C-DAC had received several complaints from candidates related to technical problems, network issues at remote places, cases of unfair means and many others”. “To give all candidates equal opportunity and maintain the exam’s sanctity, the centre has announced a re-exam,” said the C-DAC spokesperson. Over 10,000 aspirants from the country had appeared for the exam.
The fresh exam will be computerised, but will be conducted from exam centres. The selection process will, therefore, be delayed by over a month. The new dates will be announced in two-three days.
Some students, however, are opposed to the re-exam. “The centre conducted the exam twice and even allowed re-exam for students who faced glitches. The ranks were declared in the first week of February and we were asked to fill our college choices. A week later, on February 13, they sent us a mail saying all the scores are nullified and that they are conducting a re-exam. It is unfair to students who have already scored good ranks. A few of us have even left their jobs after securing good ranks,” said a student. The Maharashtra Students’ Welfare Association wrote to the C-DAC requesting them to start the counselling rounds based on their current scores.
An official, however, said the delay will not be much and the decision has been taken for the larger benefit of students.
C-DAC conducts PG diploma programmes from several domains and is recognised by the IT industry. —Yogita Rao
All Comments ()+^ Back to Top
Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive. Let's work together to keep the conversation civil.
HIDE