Imagine studying for months, taking your university exams, then discovering you’ve been marked absent in subjects you actually wrote – or scoring 2 marks in a paper where you expected 70+. This nightmare became reality for hundreds of students at Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University (MDSU) in Ajmer, sparking furious protests that have rocked the campus for over a week.
The Great Mark Mystery: Absent While Present
When MDSU released first-semester results last week, chaos erupted. Students from affiliated colleges across Rajasthan reported:
- Being marked “absent” despite attending exams
- Wildly inconsistent marks across subjects
- Answer sheets apparently not checked properly
Sania Sharma from Bhilwara gave voice to everyone’s shock: “I got 80 in Botany and 75 in Zoology – but just 2 marks in Chemistry? How is this possible when I prepared equally for all subjects?”
Parents’ Trust Broken: The Human Cost
For rural students, the errors carry extra pain. One girl from Bhilwara (who asked to remain anonymous) shared her trauma: “I signed the attendance sheet and wrote for three hours. Now the result says ‘absent.’ My parents think I skipped the exam. How do I prove I’m telling the truth?”
Political Groups Enter the Fray
Student unions have seized on the crisis:
| Group | Demand |
|---|---|
| NSUI | Full inquiry into results + end to semester system |
| ABVP | Alleges university profits from re-evaluation fees |
NSUI leader Jaber Khan warned: “The university’s silence fuels anger. We need impartial investigation and punishment for guilty officials.”
University’s Response: Too Little, Too Late?
After days of protests, Vice-Chancellor Prof SK Agarwal finally met students on Monday. He:
- Accepted their complaint memorandum
- Promised student-friendly resolutions
- Vowed to investigate all grievances
But protesters remain skeptical. “First they ruined our results, now they ask for patience. Our academic year hangs in balance,” said commerce student Rajat Meena.
How to Check Your MDSU Results (Official Steps)
Despite the chaos, here’s the university’s prescribed method:
- Visit MDSU’s exam portal
- Click ‘Results’ section
- Select your course/subject
- Enter roll number and password
- Download/print your scorecard
Spot Errors? Do This Immediately
If you find discrepancies:
- Contact examination cell within 7 days
- Apply for re-evaluation (Rs. 500/subject)
- Email registrar@mdsuajmer.ac.in with proof
MDSU at a Glance: Key Facts
| Established | 1987 |
| Accreditations | NAAC ‘B’ Grade, UGC-recognized |
| Current Crisis | BA Semester 1 Results 2025 |
| Affiliated Colleges | 150+ across Rajasthan |
Broader Implications: Trust in Education System
This isn’t just about MDSU. As education reports show, Indian universities face growing criticism over:
- Examination irregularities
- Delayed result declarations
- Opaque evaluation processes
Until MDSU provides transparent solutions, its 36-year reputation remains under cloud. For now, anxious students keep protesting, hoping their futures won’t become collateral damage in an administrative failure.
