Pune: Undergraduate students of MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) have raised concerns over alleged discrepancies between examination records and the university’s ERP system, including instances where students who allegedly appeared for exams were later marked “Not Attempted”.
The university said some concerns being circulated were based on incomplete or incorrect information and lacked merit. A student without naming herself said, “Some candidates who appeared for examinations were subsequently marked as ‘Not Attempted’ on the ERP. Another student said, “We have sought case-by-case verification of answer sheets, attendance records and ERP entries, besides an independent audit of the examination and ERP systems. “Some names were missing from revaluation lists even though the ERP continued to show the concerned papers as ‘Not Attempted’, according to another student. Responding to the concerns, MIT-WPU registrar Ganesh Pokale said, “The University has taken note of certain concerns being raised and clarifies that appropriate institutional mechanisms exist for addressing student queries and grievances. Based on the facts available, some of the concerns being circulated appear to be based on incomplete or incorrect information and do not have merit in the manner portrayed. ” Pokale said the university has an active Student Council which engages in student-led initiatives and provides an established platform for students to raise concerns and participate in dialogue with the university. “Students are encouraged to use the appropriate institutional channels and pursue their concerns through peaceful, responsible, and constructive means.”
The students have sought case-by-case verification of answer sheets, attendance records and ERP entries, besides an independent audit of the examination and ERP systems. How is it that despite hall tickets, attendance records and other examination-related documents available, a student could be marked as such? We have also raised concerns over access to evaluated answer sheets, particularly in cases where there are issues with evaluation outcomes and possible AI-based checking. We need accountability and corrective action, saying technical or administrative errors should not affect students’ academic progression.