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Chaos at Open University Exams! After NEET, Now a 'Old Paper' Fiasco at YCMOU
Nashik: The controversy surrounding the NEET examination has barely subsided when a major fiasco has come to light regarding the summer examinations of the Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU). On Wednesday—the very first day of the exams—thousands of students were subjected to immense distress after outdated question papers from 2024 were distributed at several examination centers.
The university typically transmits question papers via a computerized system. However, on Wednesday morning, the question papers for the exams scheduled for 10:30 AM failed to download. Consequently, in a hurried move, they were dispatched to the centers via email. These question papers were then photocopied and distributed to the students. However, it subsequently emerged at several locations that the distributed papers were actually from the previous year (2024).
This situation triggered absolute chaos at the examination centers. At some locations, the outdated question papers were recalled, and new ones were dispatched. This process resulted in a delay of one hour, leaving students waiting in limbo amidst the scorching heat.
This year, the university had experimentally implemented an AI-based CCTV surveillance system to ensure the transparency of the examinations. However, on the very first day, the planning proved to be a complete fiasco.
**Vice-Chancellor's Reaction:**
Prof. Sanjeev Sonawane stated that the issue stemmed from a technical glitch with the server, which was resolved within 15 minutes. He added that new question papers were immediately dispatched to the centers where the outdated ones had been distributed, and the allotted examination time was extended accordingly.
Prof. Dr. Sanjay Khadakkar, a former member of the Academic Council, has demanded that the State Government take strict action regarding this matter.
These examinations are being conducted across 558 centers throughout the state, covering 53 educational programs and 77 specific courses.
Nashik: The controversy surrounding the NEET examination has barely subsided when a major fiasco has come to light regarding the summer examinations of the Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU). On Wednesday—the very first day of the exams—thousands of students were subjected to immense distress after outdated question papers from 2024 were distributed at several examination centers.
The university typically transmits question papers via a computerized system. However, on Wednesday morning, the question papers for the exams scheduled for 10:30 AM failed to download. Consequently, in a hurried move, they were dispatched to the centers via email. These question papers were then photocopied and distributed to the students. However, it subsequently emerged at several locations that the distributed papers were actually from the previous year (2024).
This situation triggered absolute chaos at the examination centers. At some locations, the outdated question papers were recalled, and new ones were dispatched. This process resulted in a delay of one hour, leaving students waiting in limbo amidst the scorching heat.
This year, the university had experimentally implemented an AI-based CCTV surveillance system to ensure the transparency of the examinations. However, on the very first day, the planning proved to be a complete fiasco.
**Vice-Chancellor's Reaction:**
Prof. Sanjeev Sonawane stated that the issue stemmed from a technical glitch with the server, which was resolved within 15 minutes. He added that new question papers were immediately dispatched to the centers where the outdated ones had been distributed, and the allotted examination time was extended accordingly.
Prof. Dr. Sanjay Khadakkar, a former member of the Academic Council, has demanded that the State Government take strict action regarding this matter.
These examinations are being conducted across 558 centers throughout the state, covering 53 educational programs and 77 specific courses.
The university typically transmits question papers via a computerized system. However, on Wednesday morning, the question papers for the exams scheduled for 10:30 AM failed to download. Consequently, in a hurried move, they were dispatched to the centers via email. These question papers were then photocopied and distributed to the students. However, it subsequently emerged at several locations that the distributed papers were actually from the previous year (2024).
This situation triggered absolute chaos at the examination centers. At some locations, the outdated question papers were recalled, and new ones were dispatched. This process resulted in a delay of one hour, leaving students waiting in limbo amidst the scorching heat.
This year, the university had experimentally implemented an AI-based CCTV surveillance system to ensure the transparency of the examinations. However, on the very first day, the planning proved to be a complete fiasco.
**Vice-Chancellor's Reaction:**
Prof. Sanjeev Sonawane stated that the issue stemmed from a technical glitch with the server, which was resolved within 15 minutes. He added that new question papers were immediately dispatched to the centers where the outdated ones had been distributed, and the allotted examination time was extended accordingly.
Prof. Dr. Sanjay Khadakkar, a former member of the Academic Council, has demanded that the State Government take strict action regarding this matter.
These examinations are being conducted across 558 centers throughout the state, covering 53 educational programs and 77 specific courses.
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