Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Calcutta University Moves Exams, Citing Police Presence at Law College
Calcutta University decided not to use South Calcutta Law College as a place to take exams.
This is because police are still investigating a recent crime that happened there.
The university is worried about holding exams while police are actively working on campus.
The exams will be held at other locations instead.
Calcutta University removed South Calcutta Law College as an exam center.
The decision cites heavy police presence due to a reported gang rape on June 25.
Examinations for LLB programs will begin August 11 and continue till August 26.
Police are guarding the crime scenes on campus.
The college authorities requested CU not to consider the college as a venue until conditions improved.
- Who
- Calcutta University and South Calcutta Law College officials
- What
- Calcutta University changed exam venue due to police presence.
- When
- Exams start August 11 to 26.
- Where
- South Calcutta Law College, Kolkata
- Why
- Heavy police presence following alleged gang rape.
Calcutta University
South Calcutta Law College
Exam Venue
Calcutta University
Prioritized the safety and security of students and examination process.
South Calcutta Law College
Needs to provide examination center for the LLB programs.
- University
- Calcutta University
- College
- South Calcutta Law College
- Exams
- LLB programs
- Start Date
- August 11
- End Date
- August 26
- Reason
- Police presence due to alleged gang rape
Sources
Appeal by higher education department to change Calcutta University examination date - Telegraph India
‘Last-minute requests not acceptable’: Exams clashing with TMCP rally won’t be rescheduled, says Calcutta University interim V-C Santa Datta De
