Calcutta University Stands Firm on Exam Date Amid Political Pressure

Calcutta University, led by officiating Vice Chancellor Santa Dutta, has decided against rescheduling the undergraduate law exams on August 28, following a majority decision by the university's syndicate. The higher education department and ruling TMC had requested a postponement due to a rally planned on the same day.

Dutta emphasized that the decision maintains Calcutta University's tradition of academic autonomy, refusing to alter the exam schedule to accommodate political events. Despite dissent and potential traffic issues during the rally, the transport department has been urged to ensure smooth traffic flow.

The state's education department argued their request was in students' interests, but Dutta criticized the perceived political motivation, asserting that more than 30,000 candidates are registered for exams that day, with only a minority affected by the rally.

(With inputs from agencies.)