Nagpur: The examination and result system of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University has once again come under intense criticism, as massive delays in declaring Winter 2025 results have pushed hundreds of students into uncertainty and jeopardised their academic futures.
Despite the university’s claim that results for 1,223 out of 1,261 examinations have been declared, the reality paints a far more troubling picture. As many as 705 results were released well beyond the prescribed deadline, exposing glaring inefficiencies and a lack of accountability within the system.
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For affected students, this is not merely a delay, it is a direct blow to their aspirations. Many pursuing higher education opportunities, particularly abroad, are now facing rejection due to missing mark sheets and strict admission deadlines. “Universities are asking for final mark sheets. We have nothing to submit,” said a distressed student, reflecting the widespread frustration.
The Winter 2025 examinations, which began on November 26, 2025, and concluded in February 2026, are expected to have results declared within 30 days of the last paper. While only 357 examinations met this timeline, 161 were declared within 31 to 45 days. Alarmingly, more than half, 705 results, took over 45 days, with some stretching beyond one-and-a-half months.
The recurring delays have laid bare deep-rooted flaws in RTMNU’s evaluation and result-processing mechanism. Critics argue that despite repeated complaints over the years, the university has failed to implement meaningful structural reforms, allowing what should be a routine academic exercise to spiral into a recurring crisis.
The situation has also sparked debate within the university’s governing bodies. The issue was raised in the Senate meeting, where members strongly criticised the administration for its failure to ensure timely results. Sources indicate that the introduction of new software systems after Vice-Chancellor Manali Kshirsagar took charge has further compounded the problem instead of streamlining it.
In response, Dr. Kshirsagar constituted a committee under the chairmanship of Manmohan Bajpayee to probe the delays. The panel has so far recorded statements from examination department officials and representatives of the software company involved.
In a parallel administrative move, the Vice-Chancellor replaced Manish Zodpe with Motiram Tadas as Director of the Board of Examinations and Evaluation, while personally overseeing the process in an attempt to restore order.
However, the larger question remains unanswered: How long will administrative failures continue to derail students’ careers? For hundreds still waiting, every passing day is not just a delay, it is a shrinking window of opportunity.
