Fix AKTU’s Evaluation System: Stop Frequent Errors and Unfair Re-evaluation Policies

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The Issue

AKTU’s evaluation process has recurring errors. Students regularly receive incorrect marks due to unchecked answers, totaling mistakes, or improper evaluation. Re-evaluation is expensive, slow, and offers limited redress.

This isn’t rare — it’s systemic.

### 📌 Core Problems:

1. Frequent Errors

   * Incomplete checking, wrong totals, and unchecked answers are common
   * Scripts evaluated by overburdened staff

2. Unfair Re-evaluation Policy

   * ₹300 to view the script, ₹2,500 to challenge — total ₹2,800 if both are used.
   * Refund of only ₹1,500 and that too only if marks increase by 20% or more
   * No refund even for confirmed smaller corrections

3. Slow Process

   * Though rare, re-evaluation results sometimes declared after carryover exam dates
   * Students must prepare blindly or risk missing exams

4. No Accountability

   * Errors go uncorrected unless challenged
   * Students bear the cost and risk — even when right

5. Issues with Digital Evaluation

   * Evaluators have to rush through hundreds of scanned copies, increasing missed answers and careless marking.
   * Scans can blur fast or light handwriting, making answers hard to read.
   * Not to mention the strain and fatigue caused from prolonged looking at a screen: errors are bound to be frequent.

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### ✅ Demands:

Mandatory second-check for all failed/low-score papers
Proportional refund system — not limited to 20% increases
* Full refund above 20%
Strict deadlines for re-evaluation results
* Clear grievance redressal
* Less upfront fees to challenge evaluation

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This affects academic progress, careers, and mental health. A fair system should not penalize students for fixing institutional mistakes.

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References:
AKTU's Revaluation Rules
An example of AKTU's mistake: https://youtu.be/Si7YYXPAU6g

Student testimonials:
“AKTU exams are nothing if you can fill up the answer sheets… they don’t read shit” Reddit
“Despite complete answers… I scored 28/70… even after re‑evaluation I got no refund” 

 

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The Decision Makers

Prof. Deepak Nagaria
Prof. Deepak Nagaria
Controller of Examinations, AKTU

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