Bihar College Bars Over 100 Students from Exam for Jeans and Mobile Phones
Bihar College Bars Over 100 Students from Exam for Jeans and Mobile Phones
More than 100 students were prohibited from participating in the intermediate examination due to their attire, specifically wearing jeans, and for bringing mobile phones.
More than 100 students were barred from participating in their intermediate examination on Tuesday, following a contentious directive issued by the principal of their college in the Siwan district of Bihar.
The principal’s directive reportedly led to the students, who came dressed in jeans and with mobile phones in hand, being prohibited from participating in the exam.
The students gathered at the main entrance of the college to express their concerns and frustrations regarding their exclusion from the important examination. The situation was ultimately resolved when law enforcement and college representatives stepped in to engage with the students, helping to restore calm.
Students who were previously prohibited from participating in the intermediate sent-up examination at SS High School cum Inter College in Bhagwanpur Haat, Siwan, are now permitted to take the exam on November 20.
This “sent-up” examination usually serves as a requirement for students to be eligible for their final exams, indicating that their academic prospects may be significantly impacted if they do not participate.
Principal Lalbabu Kumar has made a request to parents, encouraging them to collaborate with the college administration in maintaining student discipline and fostering their future achievements.
He emphasized that the decision to exclude students from the exam was primarily due to two key considerations: attendance and compliance with college regulations.
“Students with attendance below 75 per cent were deemed ineligible to sit for the exam, alongside those who wore jeans or brought mobile phones, as these items are prohibited on campus,” informs the principal.
The incident has sparked apprehension regarding the college’s policies and the potential consequences of implementing such regulations suddenly, particularly when the academic futures of students are involved.
