Patna, September 25: MBBS students staged a protest outside the Bapu Examination Complex near Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Friday, alleging that questions outside the prescribed syllabus were included in their examination.
The protest resulted in a road blockade outside the examination complex, disrupting traffic on the busy route. Police and administrative officials reached the spot after receiving information about the demonstration.
Students Allege Questions Beyond Prescribed Syllabus
The protesting students alleged that questions asked in the MBBS examination were outside the prescribed syllabus.
The students raised concerns that questions beyond the syllabus could affect their performance in the examination. They demanded that the concerned authorities examine the question paper and address their complaints.
The allegations regarding the question paper had not been independently verified at the time of reporting.
Road Blockade Disrupts Traffic
The students’ protest led to a significant disruption in traffic around the examination complex.
According to reports, several ambulances were also caught in the traffic jam, raising concerns about the impact of the road blockade on emergency movement.
The disruption continued as the students remained at the spot to press their demands.
Police Reach Bapu Examination Complex
After receiving information about the protest, an ASP and a police team from Agamkuan police station reached the location.
Police officials attempted to calm the students and persuade them to clear the road so that traffic movement could resume.
Authorities also worked to manage the traffic situation in the area as the protest affected movement along the route.
Students Question Examination Arrangements
The students questioned the examination arrangements and raised concerns over the inclusion of questions they alleged were beyond the prescribed syllabus.
They demanded that the university and examination authorities review the question paper and take appropriate action if the allegations are found to be correct.
The students also sought improvements in examination arrangements to prevent similar complaints during future examinations.
Official Clarification Awaited
The protest was based on the students’ allegations concerning the examination paper. A formal clarification from the concerned examination authorities on whether the disputed questions were outside the prescribed syllabus was awaited.
The matter is expected to be examined by the relevant authorities before any decision is taken on the students’ complaints.
