NU Hall Tickets: Heat, Confusion & Chaos

Nagpur: Several affiliated colleges of Nagpur University witnessed high drama on Wednesday as hundreds of anxious students gathered at campuses after failing to receive their hall tickets for the BCom second and sixth-semester Summer 2026 examinations which are commencing from Thursday. The students braced over 44-degree temperatures to stand in queues or made multiple rounds for hall tickets at their respective colleges. Students complained that their hall tickets had not been generated despite multiple reminders for the last one week.This comes at a time when the NU is yet to overcome the fracas of Winter 2025 examination results and marksheets blunders. The university blamed previous agency and administration for the winter results goof-ups. VC Manali Kshirsagar didn't get enough time for winter exam. Now, the war room she formed has been put to the test at the start of the summer exam.Large number of students rushed to colleges seeking clarification and immediate resolution. College authorities struggled to manage the situation as worried students demanded answers regarding their eligibility to appear for examinations. Several students alleged that they had completed all formalities, including examination form submissions and fee payments, but their hall tickets were unavailable."The hall tickets were received not before 2pm. Many students had come from outstation and went without food and water. We made arrangements for food and water and asked them to wait in classrooms. More than 1,000 students suddenly gathered at our office. Many parents too reached the college. The situation turned tense because of fierce arguments between staff and parents. Finally, the hall tickets were received and the distribution continued till 7pm," said director of one of the colleges.Another principal said there was no time to check hall tickets, so they asked students to come at 8.30am, an hour before the exam, in case they found errors or discrepancies. "Our staff too would be deployed at exam centre in case any student faces issues. We shall ensure no student misses the exam," the principal said.A faculty member said performance is likely to be affected if students are put to such trouble a day before the exam. "They were supposed to be studying at home on Tuesday but, unfortunately, were made to wait for hours in the heat," the teacher said.Exam officials blamed the course pattern and selection of subjects, which held up hall tickets. "Some students were randomly put in old pattern and others in new. This was because the course scheme was changed for second-semester students. There was marking difference too," they said.