The recent history examination paper for the BA Fourth Semester (Private) students at Mohanlal Sukhadia University in Udaipur has sparked significant controversy. The university’s first examination paper contained numerous questions that fell outside the prescribed syllabus, and typographical errors further complicated the situation for students. Compounding the issue, one of the most glaring mistakes was the inclusion of the term “Paratha” instead of the correct term “Maratha,” which left many students bewildered.
JNN, Udaipur. The history examination paper for BA Fourth Semester (Private) students at Mohanlal Sukhadia University has ignited a wave of controversy. The initial exam paper presented a series of questions that were not aligned with the syllabus, causing considerable distress among the students. Among the most egregious errors was the mention of “Paratha” in place of “Maratha,” a mistake that raised eyebrows across the academic community.
University Registrar Under Pressure for Explanation on Oversight
The incident has been met with criticism from the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). Pushpendra Singh Rathore, the Metropolitan Minister of ABVP, stated that student representatives approached the university registrar to demand answers regarding this oversight. However, they were left dissatisfied with the response they received. Subsequently, the Controller of Examinations, P.S. Rajput, was called in to address the concerns, and he promised to initiate an inquiry into the matter.
Controller of Examinations Resigns Amid Escalating Controversy
In light of the growing uproar surrounding the examination paper, P.S. Rajput chose to resign from his position as Controller of Examinations. The university registrar, Vikaschand Garg, confirmed that Rajput submitted his resignation in writing, which will now undergo processing at the university level. The administration has requested two days to address the students’ concerns and has committed to finding a resolution following a thorough investigation.
This exam was centered on the subject titled “History of India from 1885 to 1964.” However, students were presented with questions addressing topics such as the 1857 revolution and the Indian Council Act, which were not part of the designated curriculum.
Growing Frustration Among Students and Faculty
Approximately 5,000 private students enrolled at Sukhadia University have been participating in these exams since Saturday. The examinations are being conducted across 60 different centers, with four papers still pending. There is a palpable sense of frustration among both students and teachers regarding the disturbances caused by the issues in the examination paper.
