ABVP activists protested outside the KSOU regional office over alleged examination malpractice, demanding an independent inquiry, action against officials and a fee-free re-examination
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a protest outside the Karnataka State Open University's regional office near Alkola Circle in Shivamogga over alleged examination irregularities. Protesters demanded an investigation, strict action against the regional director and a re-examination without additional fees. Police detained activists who attempted to lay siege to the office.
Shivamogga: Allegations of examination malpractice at the Karnataka State Open University's (KSOU) regional office in Shivamogga triggered protests by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) activists, who demanded an investigation and a re-examination for affected students without additional fees.
The protest took place outside the KSOU regional office near Alkola Circle, where students and activists expressed their anger over reports that candidates had allegedly been allowed to use mobile phones and books during examinations.
Police detained ABVP activists who attempted to lay siege to the regional office. Security was tightened outside the premises to prevent further disruption.
ABVP Demands Inquiry Into KSOU Examination Irregularities
The protesters condemned the alleged examination malpractice and demanded that university authorities investigate the circumstances under which students were reportedly permitted to use unauthorised materials during examinations.
ABVP activists also sought strict action against KSOU Shivamogga Regional Director B.M. Swamy over the allegations.
The organisation demanded that the university conduct a re-examination immediately without charging students additional fees.
The allegations have not been established through an official inquiry in the information available.
KSOU Shivamogga Exam Malpractice Allegations
The protest follows allegations that students appearing for undergraduate and postgraduate examinations at the regional office were allowed to use mobile phones and textbooks in exchange for money.
According to the allegations, students who paid money were permitted to use these materials, while those who did not pay were required to follow the regular examination procedure.
It was also alleged that students were accommodated on separate floors depending on whether they had made payments.
Further allegations claimed that students were charged approximately Rs. 1,000 per subject and that payments were collected through digital platforms such as PhonePe and Google Pay.
These claims remain unverified. The available information does not establish whether the university has confirmed the alleged malpractice or initiated disciplinary proceedings.
Police Detain ABVP Activists as Security Tightens
Police detained activists who attempted to lay siege to the KSOU regional office during the demonstration. Security personnel were deployed outside the premises in view of the protest and the possibility of further disruption.
The protest has brought renewed attention to concerns about examination supervision and fairness at the regional centre. A response from KSOU regarding the protesters' demands and the allegations was not available in the supplied information.
KSOU Examinations Scheduled Until November 20
According to the earlier account, the university's undergraduate and postgraduate examinations began on October 7 and are scheduled to continue until November 20.
ABVP has demanded a re-examination without fees, but the available information does not indicate whether KSOU has accepted the demand or announced any revised examination schedule.
The next steps will depend on the university's response and any investigation into the allegations.
