Serious mismanagement was reported at Dr B R Ambedkar College, Deekshabhoomi, examination centre for Bachelors of Arts in Mass Communication (BAMC) - Third Year, on Wednesday. The students appeared for the ‘Photo and Travel Journalism’ which was scheduled from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm on the hottest day of the season. According to the students, even after reaching the centre on time, roll number lists, attendance sheets and question papers were unavailable, leading to confusion and chaos in the premises. The absence of the roll number list left them guessing about their classroom allotments and seating arrangements. Many students were seen moving between classrooms seeking information while Invigilators reportedly struggled to provide clarity.

 

The question papers arrived late but there was no proper attendance sheet, caused delay of nearly 20 minutes for students to actually start writing the paper. “This was already our third paper, yet basic arrangements were missing. Students had no information regarding their seating and there was complete confusion at the centre,” lamented Nikhar Shaikh, a student appearing for the examination. Saloni Hatwar, another student, alleged that students were eventually accommodated in random classrooms. “ There was no systematic process, it created a panic and unnecessary stress before the examination,” expressed Saloni.

 

Apart from the delay and confusion, students also raised concerns regarding the lack of basic facilities at the centre during the ongoing heat wave conditions. Srishti Maurya stated that classrooms did not have coolers, and fans were not even effective in this scorching heat. “Students were already disturbed because of the delay and confusion. In such weather conditions, minimum facilities should have been ensured,” said Rutuja Kunjekar. “Water was being provided in mugs instead of proper facilities for students. The overall management reflected negligence despite this being a university exam,”expressed Akansha Tidke. Students demand stricter supervision and better coordination at examination centres, stating that such lapses directly affect students’ mental state and performance during important university examinations.