In a serious lapse during the ongoing law examinations under the University of Mumbai (MU), 47 students at a Chembur-based law college were issued an incorrect question paper, leading to confusion and distress among the examinees. The incident occurred during the sixth and tenth semester examinations for the three-year and five-year LLB programmes conducted on Saturday.
It was reported that the affected students had prepared as per the newly introduced Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (Indian Evidence Act), which had recently replaced the older Law of Evidence in the curriculum. However, when the question papers were distributed, it was discovered that the set provided was based on the outdated syllabus. The mismatch between preparation and the content of the exam left the students disoriented and concerned about their performance. Despite attempts by students to alert the invigilators and college administration at the time of the incident, no immediate corrective measures were taken. It was alleged by students that their concerns had initially been dismissed by the college authorities. The delay in acknowledging the mistake further heightened the anxiety of those affected.
According to sources within the University, the confusion was traced back to a misdistribution of papers by the college. It was explained that the second paper in the examination set had mistakenly been circulated instead of the one assigned for that particular day. Although the incorrect question paper had carried the university’s official markings, it was later confirmed that the mistake had occurred at the college level, and not during the paper-setting process. The incident drew sharp criticism from student representatives and legal professionals. Repeated administrative failures were condemned, and concerns were raised regarding the lack of accountability from institutions. It was pointed out by advocate Sachin Pawar, deputy secretary of Yuva Sena, that while students are often penalised swiftly for protests or disruptions, institutional errors continue to go unpunished, despite directly impacting students’ futures.
The University of Mumbai has since responded to the situation. A senior university official acknowledged the incident and confirmed that the college involved had admitted to the error. It was assured that the answer sheets of the 47 students would be assessed based on the question paper that had been mistakenly distributed. The matter is expected to be placed before the university’s examination board, and a resolution has been promised to ensure that no student is penalised for the college’s fault.
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