Delhi University has launched a probe after nearly 500 students from the Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB) failed an exam conducted and evaluated by Jesus and Mary College (JMC). Allegations of discrepancies in evaluation have led the college administration to seek police intervention against a staff member, citing irregularities in record-keeping. However, neither JMC authorities nor NCWEB officials have provided any official statements regarding these allegations, adding to the mounting frustration among students.

Hundreds of affected students, joined by DUSU members from ABVP, staged a protest outside the college, demanding justice and transparency. The demonstrators held posters, chanted slogans, and insisted on immediate corrective action. Many students claimed they were wrongly marked as “failed,” “Essential Repeat” (ER), or even “absent” despite having attended the exam and performed well. Vidhi Chaudhari, an NCWEB student, highlighted the persistent issues with exam results, stating that concerns raised earlier were repeatedly dismissed with assurances that problems would be resolved.

DU officials acknowledged inconsistencies and have instructed the college to urgently address the discrepancies. They emphasized that while genuine failures cannot be overturned, cases of students falsely marked as failed would be corrected. The university also noted that similar complaints have been previously reported from other NCWEB centres, pointing to deeper systemic issues. Maya John, a member of DU’s Academic Council, emphasized the need for structural reforms. She argued that NCWEB centres should have their own dedicated examination branch and additional staff to manage the large volume of work, similar to proposals made for the School of Open Learning.

This incident has brought to light broader challenges within NCWEB’s administrative framework, underscoring the need for transparency and robust processes. Students continue to demand that their answer sheets be reviewed and results corrected, while the university administration works to address the grievances. The outcome of this probe will likely have significant implications for NCWEB’s future examination management and student trust in the system.

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