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University's (MU) Guidance on ATKT Leaves Students Upset and Displeased

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Mumbai University's guidance on ATKT causes uproar among students
Mumbai University's guidance on ATKT causes uproar among students

University's (MU) Guidance on ATKT Leaves Students Upset and Displeased

Mumbai University Under Fire: Students' Academic Futures Hang in Balance

Mumbai University is facing intense scrutiny as over 900 students in the Third Year Bachelor of Arts (TYBA) program, as well as students from other courses, find their academic futures hanging precariously in the balance. The institution has been under pressure for more than two months due to delays in evaluating summer exams, leading to a chaotic situation on campus.

The root of the issue lies in the involvement of three vendors in the on-screen assessment process, resulting in widespread confusion. College teachers claim that humanities papers were inadvertently uploaded onto the software intended for commerce students and vice versa. This mix-up has led to incorrect assessments, with some students' papers being incorrectly pulled out and reassessed manually, further delaying the release of results.

One student, pursuing BSc in Hospitality Studies, shared his story, highlighting the injustice faced by many affected students. He has done well in the paper but finds it unfair to be forced to reappear for it. Another student, from the TYBA program, expressed similar sentiments, saying, "It's frustrating to see my hard work being questioned due to institutional inertia."

The university has shifted some of the blame onto students for incorrect bubbling of seat numbers, barcodes, and other exam details, as well as supervisory negligence. However, students argue that they should not be held responsible for the university's administrative errors.

The spotlight is firmly on Mumbai University, urging it to rectify its course and prioritize the welfare of the students who depend on it for their educational dreams. The call for transparency, fairness, and swift resolution from Mumbai University is increasingly fervent. Many students in the same situation are pursuing the university for relief but have not found any.

As the winter session of exams approaches at the end of October, students find themselves in a frustrating maze of institutional inertia. The academic futures of these students hang in the balance, with delayed results impacting their career prospects. The Mumbai University campus is currently in a state of turmoil due to results of summer session exams being held 'on reserve' for nearly two months.

The students' academic pursuits are affected by the irresponsible behavior within the institution, and it is time for Mumbai University to take immediate action to rectify this situation and ensure the welfare of its students.

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