JNU teachers' body stages protest against 'alternative' model of exams

Jawaharlal Nehru Teachers' Association (JNUTA) on Friday held a demonstration outside HRD Ministry to draw its attention to 'alternative' model of exams in varsity.

A delegation of JNUTA met Higher Education Secretary Amit Khare and Joint Secretary GC Hosur.

" mockery of acemic standards being enacted by VC (vice chancellor) by trying to manufacture an artificial closure to semester by compelling teachers to conduct examinations in 'alternative' modes like e-mail and Whatsapp was highlighted, " JNUTA said.

delegation also pointed out that real stumbling block to any resolution is VC and his "autocratic style" of governance, in violation of framework set out by JNU Act, statutes and ordinances, teachers' body alleged.

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JNUTA said it was assured that HRD ministry will be willing to make efforts to find a resolution in next few days.

ministry was also informed about JNUTA's appeal to president of India, visitor to varsity, to remove M Jagesh Kumar from his position of vice-chancellor.

" JNUTA agreed to provide a detailed report on all violations for consideration of MHRD," it said.

Many students received question papers of all subjects through e-mail on Friday with deline being December 23 to submit ir papers.

JNU Students' Union has condemned varsity's move to conduct an alternative model of exams.

Students have been on a strike for over one-and-a-half months over issue of hostel fee hike.

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