Gauhati University Exam Cancelled after Students Receive 'Wrong' Question Paper

Guwahati, November 29, 2019:

In a bizarre development, the 3rd Semester students of Gauhati University in Assam received an unpleasant surprise when they received a 'wrong' question paper during the ongoing exams. After the students started complaining because of that, the examination was indefinitely postponed by the authorities.

Although the students were slated to appear for the 'Indian Constitution' paper, what they received instead was the 'International Relations' question paper.

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What ensued was a situation of hue-and-cry and utter confusion. Fifteen minutes into writing the paper, the students found out, to their utter relief, that the exam had been called off.

Mrinmoy Dutta, a student of Bhattadev University, Bajali under Gauhati University, tells Inside Northeast that after a complaint was sent to the authorities of GU, they cancelled the exam. "At first glance, we saw that none of the questions were common. All the students were left bewildered; although the paper was from the 3rd semester, apperently, but none of the questions were from the syllabus. Bedlam erupted in the examination hall, none could answer the questions, it took its toll. The students left the exam, again they would have to cram. Sigh", the student adds.

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This incident is sure to leave the Gauhati University authorities red-faced, and they are yet to announce when the re-examination will be conducted.

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