HC Slams Nagpur University Over Botched Exam and Result Process The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday launched a sharp critique of Nagpur University, accusing it of widespread mismanagement in its examination and result processing systems. The court directed the university registrar to explain why an independent committee should not be appointed to investigate the alleged lapses. The proceedings were part of a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by student activist Neeraj Dharashivkar, which highlighted systemic failures in the university’s administrative processes. During the hearing, vacation judge Justice Rajnish Vyas emphasized that the court could not remain passive when the issue affected students’ lives. He noted that newspaper reports and submitted evidence suggested serious flaws in the university’s examination administration. The PIL alleged that over 600 exams were conducted before Diwali 2025, but nearly 70% of results remained pending beyond the prescribed timeline, disrupting admissions, degree certifications, and placement opportunities. The university had previously claimed only 1.4% of results were delayed, a figure the court deemed inconsistent with the evidence. Amicus curiae Bhushan Mohta presented further discrepancies, citing glaring errors in marksheets issued by the university. He referenced reports from The Times of India and other media outlets, noting that "glaring mistakes were noted in the marks awarded column of the mark lists." The judge also raised concerns about allegations that the subject "audit" was incorrectly listed in the BSc eighth semester examination, despite not being part of the curriculum. Mohta argued that the scale of errors was so vast that listing them individually would require multiple pages.#times_of_india #bombay_high_court #nagpur_university #neeraj_dharashivkar #promarc_software_pvt_ltd
Bombay High Court Urges Immediate Action on Nagpur University Result Delays, Prioritizes Students' Concerns The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Friday converted a petition regarding delays in Nagpur University examination results into a public interest litigation (PIL), emphasizing that students’ academic concerns must not be overlooked. The court, presided over by a division bench comprising Justices Anil Kilor and Raj Wakode, directed the university to submit a comprehensive affidavit by May 7, following a petition filed by Neeraj Dharashivkar. The petition highlighted systemic delays in declaring results for over 600 examinations conducted before Diwali 2025, with nearly 70% of results still pending. The petitioner argued that the backlog was causing significant disruptions, including delays in admissions for subsequent academic sessions, the issuance of degree certificates, and placement opportunities for students. However, the university countered that only 7% of results remained pending after it fast-tracked the evaluation process following public outcry over the pendency. The university also noted that the schedule for 60 examinations under the summer session had already been announced. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the incomplete declaration of winter session results, stating that the situation required immediate attention. It issued notices to the principal secretary of the higher and technical education department, the university’s vice-chancellor, registrar, director of examinations, and the outsourced agency involved, demanding detailed responses.#bombay_high_court #nagpur_university #neeraj_dharashivkar #higher_and_technical_education_department #summer_session_examinations
PIL Filed Over Nagpur University Result Delays and Mismanagement A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed at the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court, alleging systemic flaws in the examination process, prolonged delays in result declarations, and administrative mismanagement at Nagpur University. The petition, submitted by Neeraj Dharashivkar, highlights recurring issues that have adversely affected thousands of students’ academic progress. The PIL accuses the university of chronic inefficiencies, including repeated failures to adhere to declared timetables for examinations, significant delays in announcing results, and inadequate evaluation of answer scripts. It further points out that errors in results are frequently discovered, while the re-evaluation process often takes an unreasonable amount of time to complete. These problems, the petition states, have become a regular feature of the university’s examination system. Students are reportedly facing severe mental stress due to the delays, which directly impact their academic performance. The petition emphasizes that delayed results disrupt admissions to higher education courses, employment opportunities, and participation in competitive examinations. Several students, the plea notes, encounter difficulties during admission processes because results are not declared on time. The university administration is accused of apathy, with the petition stating that despite repeated complaints and formal representations, no concrete corrective measures have been implemented. It also criticizes the lack of transparency and accountability in the conduct and management of examinations.#bombay_high_court #nagpur_bench #nagpur_university #public_interest_litigation #neeraj_dharashivkar
