Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Presidency Alumni Demand Fair Admission Tests
Presidency University alumni are asking for fair admission tests.
They want all departments to have their own tests to pick students.
Right now, some departments use board exam scores, but the alumni think tests are better.
They say board scores don't show if a student is good at a subject.
The university's vice-chancellor said they are talking about it and will make a decision later.
A famous alumnus also got an award at the event.
Presidency University alumni demand restoration of department-led admission tests.
Nine departments plan to conduct admission tests, while seven rely on board scores.
Alumni argue that board marks do not reflect aptitude for specific subjects.
Vice-Chancellor Nirmalya Narayan Chakraborty says the admission committee is deliberating.
Jyotirmoy Pal Chaudhuri received the Atul Chandra Gupta Distinguished Alumnus Award.
- Who
- Presidency University alumni and current leadership
- What
- Demand for fair admission tests and uniform screening criteria
- When
- During the 209th foundation day programme
- Where
- Presidency University
- Why
- To identify academically bright and suitable students
- Event
- 209th foundation day programme
- Demand
- Restoration of department-led independent admission tests
- Current Admission Process
- Nine departments plan tests, seven rely on board scores
- Distinguished Alumnus Award
- Jyotirmoy Pal Chaudhuri
- Alumni Association President
- Sutirtha Bhattacharya
- Emeritus Professor and Alumnus
- Prasanta Ray
- Former Head of Physics Department
- Somak Raychaudhury
- Vice-Chancellor
- Nirmalya Narayan Chakraborty