Marks mix-up at Nilamber Pitamber University puts 30 MBBS students in limbo

Palamu: Nilamber Pitamber University (NPU) has come under scrutiny after serious errors were found in the exam results of MBBS students from the 2022 batch.

Due to an apparent mix-up in marks, around 30 MBBS students are facing uncertainty.

The issue came to light after discrepancies were noticed in the results of three subjects - pharmacology, pathology and microbiology. Each subject carries marks from two theory papers and a university-conducted practical or external examination. Internal assessment marks, which are given by the medical college, are only meant to decide whether a student is eligible to sit for the university exam and have no role in final results.

However, in the case of these 30 students, internal assessment marks were allegedly entered in place of the university practical or external marks. As a result, the final tabulation of marks appears incorrect, affecting the pass - fail status of the students.

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Taking note of the matter, NPU Vice Chancellor Dr Prof Dinesh Kumar Singh said the issue is being treated with utmost seriousness. He has directed the Controller of Examinations, Dr Ajit Seth, to personally examine the case.

Speaking to The Jharkhand Story, Prof Singh said, "I was told of this goof up. I have asked the university controller of examinations Dr Ajit Seth to personally delve deep into this matter. The matter is being scrutinised. If there is any anomaly or goof up, there will be corrective measures for it. Let no MBBS student be in any doubt. Our officials are on the job."

When asked as to how such an error in placing of marks took place, as internal assessment marks have no role at all in deciding the pass or fail status of the MBBS students, the VC said, "That’s being looked into. If this is a typo error or error done in ignorance or if it’s any deliberate, truth will come out. I am determined to know the bottom of the case."

Meanwhile, medical college authorities pointed out that packets containing practical or external exam marks submitted to the university often go missing, forcing them to submit duplicate copies.

On this, the medical college management said, "We are to give another copy of the marks of the practical or external exams without fail. It’s taxing. Such laxity can be overcome by the exam department of the university."

VC on the other hand said, "I am going to place in a dedicated team for this work where each and every exam-related matter or material will be well taken care of."

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