Srinagar, Nov 12(KNS): Law students from Kashmir University’s BA.LL.B 10th semester and LL.B 6th semester programs have expressed frustration over what they describe as an "untimely" and "unjust" examination schedule announced by the university.
According to the date sheet issued earlier, the examinations for BA.LL.B students are scheduled to begin on December 9, while those for LL.B students are set to start on December 6.
Various students including from various law colleges; Kashmir Law College, Vitasta Law College, and Sopore Law College, voiced concerns about insufficient class time and incomplete syllabus coverage, stating that the early scheduling of exams has caused them immense stress.
Shakir Parray, a student from Kashmir Law College, said that having started classes in mid-September, approximately 60 percent of their syllabus remains incomplete. "Our semester only began in September, and now, within three months, we’re expected to be fully prepared for final exams," he stated.
The students highlighted that under the Legal Education Rules, 2008, universities are required to provide a specified number of classes before final exams, which they have not yet received. Students contend that the statutory requirement for the number of classes has not been met, thereby violating legal education rules, UGC guidelines, and BCI rules.
A student from Vitasta Law College added, "Conducting exams this early is a clear violation of academic statutes.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThe administration must understand that this is our final semester, and rushing exams could have serious consequences for our future prospects."
A student from Sopore Law College expressed that with the limited classes received so far and incomplete syllabus, they face significant academic challenges that may impact their performance in these critical final exams.
He further added, "Not all students are fast learners. Given the incomplete syllabus and lack of preparation time, I fear I may fail. Due to this stress, I have not been able to concentrate on my studies since the date sheet was issued."
Students have appealed to Prof. Mohammad Hussain, Dean of the School of Law at the University of Kashmir, to reconsider the decision and reschedule the exams to January-February. They believe that adhering to the typical examination schedule would allow them the necessary time to cover the syllabus adequately and prepare effectively.
The students have also requested Dr. Majid Zaman Baba, Controller of Examinations at Kashmir University, to look into the matter and reschedule the exams according to the normal academic calendar (January-February). They urge him to address this "genuine" issue, allowing students a sigh of relief.(KNS).