<p>Vishweshwaraiah Technological University (VTU) was recently under the scanner because of marks scam. <br /><br />The marks of around 800 students were allegedly internally manipulated to help them pass. <br /><br />VTU has over 180 affiliated colleges. Engineering students under VTU can apply for revaluation if they are not satisfied by the marks secured by them. <br /><br />The revaluation costs Rs 400 per paper and Rs 300 is reimbursed if the student secures more than 15 marks. <br /><br />However, if the student is still not satisfied with the change in marks, then he or she can apply for a challenge revaluation which costs Rs 5,000 per paper. <br /><br />If the student gets more then 15 marks, Rs 3,000 is reimbursed. <br /><br />Results of challenge revaluation for the July 2010 batch of third, fourth, fifth and sixth semester BE students are alleged to have discrepancies. <br /><br />Metrolife asked students of engineering and those who have passed out from this university on what they thought of these allegations.<br /><br />Prathap Kumar, a final year electrical student says, “I was very surprised when I heard about the scam. In my experience, evaluation has always been fair. From my first to seventh semesters, I have always scored whatever I have expected.”<br /><br />Agreeing with Prathap was Harish M K, who passed out in 2007. Says Harish, “I feel VTU played a very important role in charting the syllabi , which were not outdated. <br /><br />It is not easy to manage so many engineering colleges under it, all at once. It did a great job, with timely results and well-organised examinations. The allegations shock me as VTU never compromised with the interests of the students.”<br /><br />However, there were many others like Hemanth G, a third year engineering student, who says that discrepancies in marks are a common thing in an engineering student’s life.<br /><br /> “Most engineering students feel that their marks are manipulated. Though what is ironic is there is no follow-up on it. As students, we have the right to know about the scenario. At least twice, I have had 10-12 marks added to my original marks after the revaluation. I also applied for challenge re-valuation once and was awarded no extra marks. However, I am sure I deserved extra marks.”<br /><br />Mandeep Singh Bhatia, a student who passed out in 2010, had more serious <br />allegations. <br /><br />“During my engineering days, there were a few guys who claimed that by paying the middlemen, you could get your marks altered. Though I never indulged in it, it is a very common practice and I am sure it happens even today.”</p>
<p>Vishweshwaraiah Technological University (VTU) was recently under the scanner because of marks scam. <br /><br />The marks of around 800 students were allegedly internally manipulated to help them pass. <br /><br />VTU has over 180 affiliated colleges. Engineering students under VTU can apply for revaluation if they are not satisfied by the marks secured by them. <br /><br />The revaluation costs Rs 400 per paper and Rs 300 is reimbursed if the student secures more than 15 marks. <br /><br />However, if the student is still not satisfied with the change in marks, then he or she can apply for a challenge revaluation which costs Rs 5,000 per paper. <br /><br />If the student gets more then 15 marks, Rs 3,000 is reimbursed. <br /><br />Results of challenge revaluation for the July 2010 batch of third, fourth, fifth and sixth semester BE students are alleged to have discrepancies. <br /><br />Metrolife asked students of engineering and those who have passed out from this university on what they thought of these allegations.<br /><br />Prathap Kumar, a final year electrical student says, “I was very surprised when I heard about the scam. In my experience, evaluation has always been fair. From my first to seventh semesters, I have always scored whatever I have expected.”<br /><br />Agreeing with Prathap was Harish M K, who passed out in 2007. Says Harish, “I feel VTU played a very important role in charting the syllabi , which were not outdated. <br /><br />It is not easy to manage so many engineering colleges under it, all at once. It did a great job, with timely results and well-organised examinations. The allegations shock me as VTU never compromised with the interests of the students.”<br /><br />However, there were many others like Hemanth G, a third year engineering student, who says that discrepancies in marks are a common thing in an engineering student’s life.<br /><br /> “Most engineering students feel that their marks are manipulated. Though what is ironic is there is no follow-up on it. As students, we have the right to know about the scenario. At least twice, I have had 10-12 marks added to my original marks after the revaluation. I also applied for challenge re-valuation once and was awarded no extra marks. However, I am sure I deserved extra marks.”<br /><br />Mandeep Singh Bhatia, a student who passed out in 2010, had more serious <br />allegations. <br /><br />“During my engineering days, there were a few guys who claimed that by paying the middlemen, you could get your marks altered. Though I never indulged in it, it is a very common practice and I am sure it happens even today.”</p>
