Have taken note of student concerns: CU Srinagar

Srinagar, Aug 12: The authorities at the Cluster University (CU) Srinagar on Monday stated that the varsity university authorities have taken note of the concerns of the outgoing students and an amicable solution was being worked out in consultation with the authorities at the University of Kashmir.

The statement comes a day after Greater Kashmir reported about the apprehension of  the UG students of CU Srinagar about losing one academic year given the delay in the declaration of the results.

A statement issued by the CU Srinagar stated that the varsity was expediting declaration of results of 6th semester examination so that desirous candidates can seek admission in various postgraduate courses at University of Kashmir.

The university said that the schedule for conduct of UG 6th semester examinations was framed after consultation with various stakeholders, including students.

"Cluster University Srinagar notified the date-sheet of UG Semester 6 examinations on June 7, 2024 after consultation with principals of constituent colleges. The exams were scheduled to be held from July 2, 2024," the statement reads.

It reads that after the said date-sheet was notified, the university received student representations, stating that their syllabus was incomplete with the request that the examination may be deferred.

"The students’ representation was taken up in a meeting with principals and subsequently in the 5th Academic Council meeting of the university held on 11th June 2024 where it was unanimously decided that the exams be held from 22nd July 2024," it reads.

The statement reads that the university received representations from few students, stating that the examination dates clashed with entrance test dates of University of Kashmir.

"Subsequently, at the request of Director Admissions, Kashmir University, a revised date-sheet was framed and the examinations commenced from 25th July 2024. Meanwhile, the IG Semester 6 examinations concluded on 25th July 2024 and the results were declared within two days on 27th July 2024, reflecting the seriousness of the varsity to expedite the results," it reads.

The CU Srinagar statement reads that only nine students submitted a representation that they have appeared in the entrance test of Kashmir University for various PG programmes.

"But since the University of Kashmir has not issued the final selection list yet, their concerns regarding hassles in PG admissions are unfounded," it reads.

The University has however stated that in the interest of the student community, the matter has been taken up with the administration of University of Kashmir, including Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Dean College Development Council, Director Admissions and Controller of Examinations.

"The university authorities have taken note of the student concerns and an amicable solution is being worked out," it reads.

The statement reads that CU Srinagar was committed to declare the results of the ongoing Semester 6 examinations in the shortest possible span of time after the culmination of exams on August 20 of 2024.