COEMPT Shield Cracks as Former NU Exam Operator Testifies Data Transfer Was in 'Machine Readable' Format A significant development emerged during the ongoing inquiry into examination irregularities at Nagpur University (NU), where the controversial exam service provider, COEMPT EduTeck Pvt Ltd, faced scrutiny over its alleged role in the 2025 winter and summer examination disruptions. During a hearing before a three-member probe panel led by NU senate member Manmohan Bajpai, representatives of the former examination handler, Promarc Technologies Pvt Ltd, testified that student data for 3.17 lakh students was transferred to COEMPT through the university’s IT cell. This claim directly contradicts the NU administration’s earlier assertion that Promarc failed to provide data in the required format, leading to glitches in the exams. Promarc officials stated that data transfer occurred via multiple methods, including CDs, hard copies, soft copies, and email communications, all formatted in universal Excel sheets. They emphasized that the data was provided in a "machine readable format," which they argued should have been sufficient for COEMPT to process. Promarc’s representatives also challenged the university’s claim that the data transfer was incomplete, asserting that the IT cell’s responsibility was to verify the data before forwarding it to the new firm. The IT cell, however, maintained that it did not check the datasets, leaving the responsibility of data integrity with Promarc. The NU vice-chancellor, Manali Kshirsagar, acknowledged the claims but noted that the statements made before the inquiry panel require technical verification by the university’s IT cell and experts.#nagpur_university #manali_kshirsagar #manmohan_bajpai #coempt_eduteck_pvt_ltd #promarc_technologies_pvt_ltd
Allot Exam Centres Within 2-Km Radius: Senate Member Urges Nagpur University to Prioritize Student Comfort Nagpur University (NU) Senate member Manmohan Bajpai has called on the university administration to allocate examination centres within a 2-km radius of students’ colleges to mitigate travel challenges amid an ongoing heatwave in Vidarbha. In a letter addressed to the vice-chancellor on Wednesday, Bajpai highlighted the extreme temperatures and referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation, urging the university to assign exams either at students’ own colleges or nearby institutions. He emphasized that centres located beyond a 2-km radius should be avoided, particularly for exams yet to commence, and requested immediate action for students facing such assignments. Bajpai also demanded that the university conduct a thorough verification of essential facilities at all designated examination venues. He listed critical amenities required, including clean drinking water, functioning fans, hygienic washrooms, adequate lighting, proper desks and benches, and free parking. According to him, several students have been reportedly assigned distant centres despite the availability of closer alternatives. Additionally, he cited complaints about inadequate facilities at certain venues, stressing that providing relief from extreme heat and ensuring fuel conservation should be the university’s top priority. The Senate member urged the administration to issue clear directives and offer immediate support to students, emphasizing the need to balance academic responsibilities with the health and safety of students during the severe weather conditions.#prime_minister_narendra_modi #nagpur_university #vidarbha #manmohan_bajpai #nagpur_university_senate
Nagpur University Faces Outcry Over Winter Exam Marksheet Errors Nagpur University has acknowledged receiving approximately 300 to 350 complaints regarding errors in marksheets issued during the Winter 2025 examinations. The issues, which include incorrect marks entries and result discrepancies, have drawn attention from both students and affiliated colleges, with nearly 100 institutions approaching the university to address the problems. Vice Chancellor Manali Kshirsagar and Deputy Registrar Motiram Tadas confirmed the complaints during a press conference, highlighting the growing concerns over the examination process. Tadas, who oversees the exam section, emphasized that the university is actively working to rectify the mistakes, though the process is still ongoing despite the start of summer examinations. The errors in marksheets have caused significant distress among students, with some facing failed grades or absent remarks in their results. Additionally, some students reported that subjects not part of their course were erroneously listed in their marksheets. For instance, BSc students found the subject "audit" listed in the subjects column, which is not part of their curriculum. These inaccuracies have raised fears among students about the possibility of needing to retake exams or whether they will be able to clear the Winter 2025 exams. The university has published 985 results as of Wednesday evening, with around 75% of these—approximately 744 results—announced after the 45-day deadline following the last paper. Out of the 1,261 winter exams conducted, 276 exams saw no student participation. While university officials claimed the number of complaints is relatively low compared to the total student population of 3.#nagpur_university #manali_kshirsagar #manmohan_bajpai #motiram_tadas #winter_2025_examinations
NU academic calendar revised but mum on summer exam start Nagpur University (NU) has partially revised its academic calendar for the 2025-26 session following concerns raised by Senate member Manmohan Bajpai about ambiguities in the schedule. The changes, outlined in a corrigendum, were approved by the Academic Council during a meeting on March 7. However, the revised calendar does not specify key details such as the start dates for summer exams, the second term, or the new academic session. Under the updated schedule, the second term for even semesters and annual pattern courses, which began on November 10, 2025, will now end on April 30, 2026—a 15-day extension from the original April 15, 2026, deadline. This adjustment has pushed back the summer vacation, which is now scheduled from May 1 to June 15. Despite these changes, the university has not provided clarity on the start of summer exams, which the corrigendum implies may have already begun. Senate members and faculty from affiliated colleges have criticized the lack of transparency. They questioned why the document was labeled a "corrigendum" instead of a comprehensive revision, suggesting the university could have addressed all scheduling issues in one go. The revised calendar’s silence on summer exam dates has raised doubts about whether the original schedule is still in effect. Faculty members noted that the second term did not actually start on November 10, as delayed winter exams continued until February, calling the revision a "major blunder." Bajpai, who raised the concerns, demanded a new notification detailing the academic schedule. He emphasized that the absence of summer exam start dates leaves students unable to plan their futures effectively.#academic_council #nagpur_university #manmohan_bajpai #summer_exams #senate_members
