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KSU leader denied pass mark for project work, politics alleged

Thiruvananthapuram: An undergraduate student at Victoria College, Palakkad, was allegedly denied due marks for her project work, leading to her failing in the course. An otherwise bright student who scored good marks in all subjects, she was deliberately failed in the project work, for being a KSU worker, it is alleged. The student, Jamsheeya Sherin, was later declared passed, after she took up the matter with the university. The Save University Campaign Committee (SUCC) has submitted memorandums to governor Rajendra Arlekar and Calicut University vice-chancellor, seeking action against the teacher who denied due marks to the BSc psychology final semester student. The failed student is a leader of the KSU unit at Victoria College. The allegation is that the teacher, in collusion with the SFI, reduced the student's marks. Research projects are completed and submitted under the supervision of teachers. Typically, all teachers give at least the minimum pass marks for such projects. Therefore, there is no provision for re-evaluation of projects in the exam regulations. Sherin, who passed all other papers, was allegedly targeted and failed in the project. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Turn everyday drives into standout moments. Toyota Glanza Learn More Undo The student complained to the VC seeking a fair investigation and action. The VC forwarded the complaint to the exam controller and asked the exam board chairman for a report. Consequently, the exam house requested the board chairman to re-examine the project and check for any discrepancies in the marks given. Based on the re-examination, the exam board chairman reported that the student deserved higher marks for the project. As per the chairman's recommendation, the student was declared passed. However, no action was taken against the teacher who deliberately failed the student. The practice of targeting students who oppose SFI is rampant, and it happens in connivance with teachers, the campaign committee alleged. The leaders of the SFI in Palakkad district are allegedly involved in the conspiracy. SUCC has requested the governor and the VC to take exemplary disciplinary action against the teacher who failed the student for political reasons. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!