Nagpur: Several affiliated colleges of Nagpur University experienced significant disruption on Wednesday as hundreds of anxious students gathered at campuses after failing to receive their hall tickets for the BCom second and sixth-semester Summer 2026 examinations, which are scheduled to commence on Thursday. The students braved temperatures exceeding 44 degrees Celsius, standing in long queues or making multiple rounds to their respective colleges in search of their hall tickets. Students complained that their hall tickets had not been generated despite repeated reminders over the past week.
Background of the Crisis
This incident occurs at a time when Nagpur University is still grappling with the fallout from the Winter 2025 examination results and mark sheet errors. The university has attributed the winter results blunders to the previous agency and administration. Vice-Chancellor Manali Kshirsagar reportedly did not have sufficient time to address the winter exam issues. Now, the war room she established is being put to the test at the start of the summer examination period.
Student Reactions and College Responses
A large number of students rushed to their colleges seeking clarification and immediate resolution. College authorities struggled to manage the situation as worried students demanded answers regarding their eligibility to appear for the examinations. Several students alleged that they had completed all formalities, including examination form submissions and fee payments, yet their hall tickets were unavailable.
One college director stated: "The hall tickets were received only after 2 PM. Many students had come from outstation and went without food and water. We made arrangements for food and water and asked them to wait in classrooms. More than 1,000 students suddenly gathered at our office. Many parents also reached the college. The situation turned tense due to fierce arguments between staff and parents. Finally, the hall tickets were received, and distribution continued until 7 PM."
Another principal mentioned that there was no time to check the hall tickets, so they asked students to come at 8:30 AM, an hour before the exam, in case errors or discrepancies were found. "Our staff will also be deployed at the exam center in case any student faces issues. We shall ensure no student misses the exam," the principal assured.
Impact on Students
A faculty member expressed concern that students' performance is likely to be affected if they are subjected to such trouble a day before the exam. "They were supposed to be studying at home on Tuesday but, unfortunately, were made to wait for hours in the heat," the teacher said.
Official Explanation
Exam officials blamed the course pattern and selection of subjects for the delay in generating hall tickets. "Some students were randomly placed in the old pattern and others in the new pattern. This was because the course scheme was changed for second-semester students. There were marking differences as well," officials explained.
