The Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has expressed serious concern over alleged discrepancies in the recently declared FYUGP Semester Examination results of Nagaland University, claiming that numerous students have reported irregularities in the evaluation process.
In a statement, the Union said it had received multiple complaints from students, particularly those from the History Honours stream, who were declared unsuccessful or awarded backlogs despite being confident of their performance. DNSU alleged that several students had received unusually low marks, including single-digit scores, raising questions about the accuracy and fairness of the evaluation process.
The Union noted that it had raised similar concerns last year regarding the university’s evaluation and re-evaluation system. However, the recurrence of such issues, it said, indicates that adequate corrective measures have not been implemented.
DNSU pointed out that under Nagaland University regulations, only students securing at least 20 percent marks (15 out of 75) are eligible to apply for re-evaluation. Students who score below this threshold, including those awarded single-digit marks, are denied the opportunity to seek a review of their answer scripts, a provision the union described as unfair, particularly if errors occurred during evaluation or tabulation.
The Union said the issue has become especially critical for sixth-semester students, as failing even one paper would force them to wait an entire academic year to clear the backlog, delaying graduation and hindering their ability to apply for jobs or pursue higher studies.
“Such consequences are unacceptable, especially when there is a possibility of institutional error,” it stated.
Highlighting additional grievances, DNSU claimed that the re-evaluation process is often delayed, with corrected results being published only in October or November, resulting in academic and career setbacks. It said students have demanded that this process be completed before September.
It also alleged that while Nagaland University prescribes a re-evaluation fee of Rs 300 per paper, some colleges are charging between Rs 450 and Rs 500, which raises concerns about overcharging and lack of regulation.
The Union further alleged that students who qualify after re-evaluation are not receiving the promised fee refunds, which has been an ongoing issue over the years. It said in cases where students have multiple backlogs, the cumulative cost of re-evaluation becomes a financial burden, particularly for those from economically weaker backgrounds.
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Questioning what it described as negligence in the evaluation process, DNSU maintained that while it recognizes not every student can pass, the awarding of disproportionately low marks in several cases cannot be ignored.
The DNSU has demanded an immediate review of the evaluation and tabulation process for the affected examination papers. It has also sought special consideration to allow students who scored below the prescribed 20 per cent eligibility threshold, given the likelihood of errors.
The Union further called for the re-evaluation process to be expedited and the revised results declared before September. It also demanded strict regulation of re-evaluation fees across affiliated colleges to prevent overcharging. In addition, DNSU sought the immediate refund of re-evaluation fees to eligible students in accordance with Nagaland University norms.
DNSU also appealed to affiliated colleges to act responsibly and in the best interest of their students by ensuring transparency and fairness in all related processes.
It stated that Nagaland University, as the state’s premier institution of higher education, must uphold the highest standards of accountability and integrity, adding that repeated lapses in the examination process undermine students’ trust in the institution.
The Union affirmed that it would pursue the genuine grievances of the affected students until justice is ensured.
