Anna University-Coimbatore has cancelled first semester examinations held at the Archana Institute of Technology in Krishnagiri.
The decision follows the findings of a committee appointed to inquire into allegations of malpractices that took place in the first semester examinations held in January 2010.
Vice-Chancellor (officiate) T. Kannadasan told a press conference here on Tuesday that the university had received information that mass copying had taken place in physics, chemistry and mathematics examinations.
This was confirmed by the committee, which concluded there was “very strong evidence” of such malpractices. Faculty from the PSG Institute of Technology, Coimbatore Institute of Technology and Knowledge Institute of Technology and a Syndicate member were part of the investigation team.
Registrar S. Palaniswami said more than 85 physics answer scripts had similar answers with same mistakes. Further decision, including the date of re-examination, would be taken only after the investigation was complete and the Senate took a decision. Mr. Palaniswami said the committee was yet to talk to invigilators, the university representative who was present during the examinations and others concerned. It would require a few more sittings to arrive at the final decision.
Mr. Kannadasan said the university had sent a notice a couple of days ago to the engineering college seeking an explanation. The college was yet to respond. The university would also issue show-cause notice to disaffiliate the college. In addition to the action against malpractices, the university had also issued a notice to the college seeking explanation for claims it had made in advertisements.
The Vice-Chancellor (officiate) said the college had claimed cent per cent pass while two of the 124 students had failed.
