Subarnapur: Students of Sonepur College, affiliated with Rajendra University, Balangir, have raised concerns over discrepancies in the recently released first semester exam results, citing errors in both theory and internal marks. Some students reported receiving marks beyond the maximum, including scores as high as 105 out of 100 in certain papers.
According to students, several candidates who regularly attended classes and appeared for exams noticed irregularities when checking their results.
“Some papers showed marks exceeding the total, for example, a 100-mark paper reflected 102 or 105 marks, while others received reduced internal scores. In one case, internal marks submitted as 40 were recorded as 18,” said Sumanta Jagadala, a student of Sonepur College.
Another student, Smita Rani Hota, expressed concern over her own results. “I appeared for a 100-mark exam, but my honours paper shows 101 marks. My internal assessment was 40, but the result shows 35. How can the marks increase or decrease without explanation?” she said.
Subham Prasad Mishra added that students faced difficulties when approaching the university officials.
“The exam controller visited our college, but refused to answer our queries and allegedly called us ‘nonsense students.’ Despite our requests for clarification, he threatened students and staff. Some students received marks beyond the maximum, while internal scores were drastically reduced, which could seriously impact careers,” he said.
Responding to the complaints, Sonepur College Principal Radhakant Naik said, “We investigated the matter after receiving student complaints. Students provided roll numbers of affected candidates. Coincidentally, the deputy controller was visiting the college at the time. Students raised the issue with him, and he assured that all errors would be corrected within 15 days. Most discrepancies appear to be typing errors in the internal marks, which will be rectified once the university reopens the portal.”
Reports suggest that the university’s examination system has technical glitches. In several cases, marks exceeded the maximum, while internal marks were reduced. History Honours students have been particularly affected. Students allege that they were threatened and harassed while raising complaints with officials. They have demanded immediate correction to prevent long-term academic consequences.
The college administration has assured that the university has been informed, and corrective measures are expected soon. Students have urged both the college and the university to follow proper rules and ensure that errors do not impact their academic records.
