Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Calcutta University To Proceed With Exams Despite State Pressure
Calcutta University is refusing to change the date of its law exams.
The exams are set for August 28, the same day as a student group's celebration.
The higher education department and the ruling party requested a change.
However, the university leaders say that changing the schedule for political events would disrupt the academic calendar and independence.
The students' group and some others disagree, causing tensions between the university and the government.
Calcutta University (CU) will not reschedule undergraduate law exams on August 28.
The exams coincide with the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) foundation day rally.
The state's higher education department requested the exam date change.
CU's acting VC cited academic autonomy for the decision to proceed with the exams.
TMCP leaders and some students have opposed the decision.
- Who
- Calcutta University, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), and the West Bengal government.
- What
- Calcutta University will hold undergraduate law exams on August 28.
- When
- August 28.
- Where
- Calcutta University.
- Why
- The university aims to maintain academic autonomy and not alter schedules for political events.
University's Stance
TMCP's Stance
Autonomy vs. Consideration
University's Stance
Maintaining academic autonomy is crucial.
TMCP's Stance
The university should consider the students and the potential for traffic disruption.
Exam Schedule
University's Stance
The university is committed to the pre-planned exam schedule.
TMCP's Stance
Rescheduling is in the interest of the students.
- University
- Calcutta University
- Event
- Undergraduate Law Exams
- Date
- August 28
- Political Party
- Trinamool Congress
- Student Wing
- Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP)
- Official
- Santa Dutta, Acting Vice-Chancellor
