The idea behind filing the petition was to urge the university to postpone our exams as there were hardly any teaching days in the semester, says Sharad Koli
Even as the Bombay High Court has allowed first year LLB students under the University of Mumbai to appear for their examinations in the next semester, students have said that the relief is of no use considering that they would have to appear for eight papers at a time in the next semester.
"The idea behind filing the petition was to urge the university to postpone our exams as there were hardly any teaching days in the semester. While the court order has allowed students to appear for the exams in the next semester, that has just shifted our burden and not reduced it in any way as we have to now study for eight papers together if we wish to give our exams later," said Sharad Koli, first year LLB student from GJ Advani College, who was one of the petitioners in the case.
Imran Khan, a first year student from Swami Vivekanand College in Chembur, who was also a petitioner in the case said, "The varsity is in no way concerned about its students. It should ensure that if delays happen, it has a mechanism to reschedule its further academic timetable without putting pressure on students".
On Wednesday, several students protested at the University's Fort campus asking the varsity to space out the exams that begin from February 29 so that those who wish to appear now can get sufficient time. "Students have suffered a lot due to the varsity's evaluation mess in the last few months. Admissions for the first year LLB closed on December 22, leaving very little time for students to even understand the basics before appearing for the exam. Now after the court order, we demand the varsity to rejig its timetable and ensure that there are at least 2-3 days between two papers," said Sachin Pawar, President of the Student Law Council. Pawar said that the fear of having a drop year in case they fail three of the eight subjects, most students would still be compelled to take the exams now.
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