National University issues urgent exam directives

The National University has issued an urgent directive regarding its honours examinations, mandating syllabus changes for failed students and tightening anti-cheating measures.

In an emergency notice signed by Examination Controller Md Enamul Karim on Tuesday, the university said students from the 2023–24 academic session and earlier who were not promoted must follow the newly introduced syllabus.

These students will be required to complete all assessments, including in-course exams and assignments, under the revised syllabus and regulations for the 2024–25 academic session.

The notice also extended the deadline for online submission of in-course, assignment and attendance marks until 7 May. 

It read that failure to submit marks within the deadline would result in students being excluded from the probable list for form fill-up, potentially barring them from examination registration.

The university instructed affiliated colleges and students to act promptly and treat the directive with urgency.

Separately, the National University has introduced strict measures to curb cheating in the 2024 honours fourth-year examinations following reports of irregularities at various centres.

In another notice, the university expressed concern over incidents of impersonation, use of electronic devices and negligence in invigilation, which have raised questions about the integrity of the examination process.

Students will not be allowed to sit for examinations without original admit cards and registration cards, as authorities seek to prevent cases of fake candidates.

The use of mobile phones and all forms of electronic devices inside examination halls has been strictly prohibited. The university warned that possession of such devices would be treated as a punishable offence.