<p>The Kuvempu University Directorate of Distance Education (KUDDE) has cancelled affiliation of 15 ‘sick’ and ‘non-performing’ centres in various parts of the country this year, with an intention of putting an end to malpractices during examinations.<br /><br />Of the 15 study centres, seven are in Andhra Pradesh, one each in Haryana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and the remaining five are in Karnataka. A decision to this effect has been taken following complaints from students pertaining to mass copying, collection of additional fee from students, etc. <br /><br />89 centres in country<br /><br />However, it is true that closing down of the distance education study centres will deprive students from completing higher education. <br /><br />Realising the significance of distance education, the KUDDE is contemplating to take the assistance of the principals of government degree colleges to conduct flawless examinations in the remaining centres from the next year. The KUDDE has a total of 89 centres across the country.<br /><br />Speaking to Deccan Herald, Kuvempu University Vice-Chancellor S A Bari said, “Closing the study centres is not the solution for the mass copying menace. In fact, malpractices have become part and parcel of all kinds of examinations.”<br /><br />Mass copying<br /><br />“We are doing our best to tackle the menace. It is unfortunate that people highlight malpractices in one or two examination centres among the 89 centres and forget the fact that the percentage of mass copying is less than one,” he added.<br /><br />“Besides, it is an uphill task for us to depute invigilators and examination flying squads to each examination centre across the country due to dearth of staff and facilities. We need co-operation from the local people too,” Bari added.<br /><br />Apart from this, examinees should be aware of their responsibilities. I am of the opinion that examinations should be conducted in government educational institutions rather than in private establishments. Government college staff should be deputed as invigilators. <br /><br />“But some of the study centres did not follow these instructions. Hence, the affiliation of such centres have been cancelled,” the Vice-Chancellor said. <br /><br /></p>
<p>The Kuvempu University Directorate of Distance Education (KUDDE) has cancelled affiliation of 15 ‘sick’ and ‘non-performing’ centres in various parts of the country this year, with an intention of putting an end to malpractices during examinations.<br /><br />Of the 15 study centres, seven are in Andhra Pradesh, one each in Haryana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and the remaining five are in Karnataka. A decision to this effect has been taken following complaints from students pertaining to mass copying, collection of additional fee from students, etc. <br /><br />89 centres in country<br /><br />However, it is true that closing down of the distance education study centres will deprive students from completing higher education. <br /><br />Realising the significance of distance education, the KUDDE is contemplating to take the assistance of the principals of government degree colleges to conduct flawless examinations in the remaining centres from the next year. The KUDDE has a total of 89 centres across the country.<br /><br />Speaking to Deccan Herald, Kuvempu University Vice-Chancellor S A Bari said, “Closing the study centres is not the solution for the mass copying menace. In fact, malpractices have become part and parcel of all kinds of examinations.”<br /><br />Mass copying<br /><br />“We are doing our best to tackle the menace. It is unfortunate that people highlight malpractices in one or two examination centres among the 89 centres and forget the fact that the percentage of mass copying is less than one,” he added.<br /><br />“Besides, it is an uphill task for us to depute invigilators and examination flying squads to each examination centre across the country due to dearth of staff and facilities. We need co-operation from the local people too,” Bari added.<br /><br />Apart from this, examinees should be aware of their responsibilities. I am of the opinion that examinations should be conducted in government educational institutions rather than in private establishments. Government college staff should be deputed as invigilators. <br /><br />“But some of the study centres did not follow these instructions. Hence, the affiliation of such centres have been cancelled,” the Vice-Chancellor said. <br /><br /></p>
