The Department of Law and Justice has faced criticism for conducting postgraduate examinations for both the academic years 2016-17 (Batch 46) and 2017-18 (Batch 47) simultaneously, starting from July 25. The move was prompted by the fact that these batches had earlier appeared for their graduation exams together.
Unfortunately, this decision resulted in the failure of a large number of students – 9 from Batch 46 and 8 from Batch 47. Instead of availing the usual option of quality improvement exam, these students were required to take a special exam which cost Tk 14,000, posing a financial challenge for many.
Dean of the Faculty of Law and Justice, Associate Professor Tapas Kumar Das defended the simultaneous examinations citing requests from students and the urgency of expediting their education.
Although the examination rules of the university do not explicitly permit such an arrangement, he insisted that necessary permission was obtained from the Vice-Chancellor (Education) to proceed accordingly.
Responding to the criticism regarding the special exam cost, he said that the students have not paid any extra fee. However, the students of the department say that they will have to bear the cost themselves.