VoL Desk, Oct. 28: B.Ed students, whose examination centers were recently relocated from the UT of Jammu and Kashmir to their hometowns in Leh or Kargil, find themselves in distress once again due to a clash between ongoing theoretical exams and practical exams.

During a telephonic interview with Voice of Ladakh, a student expressed their concerns about the conflict between their theoretical exams, held in Ladakh centers, and the recently announced dates for their practical exams by Kashmir University, which are scheduled in Jammu and Kashmir.

The practical exams are set to take place just one day before or after the theoretical exams, posing a significant challenge for students who have to travel a long distance of 200 to 300 kilometers.

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For example, the practical exams for 2nd-year students are scheduled for October 30 and 31 in Jammu and Kashmir, while the theory paper is on November 1 in Ladakh. One student asked, “How are we supposed to reach for the theory exam the next day?”

Despite attempts to contact the authorities, the students have found no one willing to address their grievances. A WhatsApp group established to handle student grievances was placed in Admin mode after some students raised concerns about the exam clash.

It’s worth noting that initially, the B.Ed theory exam centers were located in remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir instead of the students’ hometowns. However, in response to the students’ request, the LG Ladakh, B.D. Mishra, intervened and shifted the exam centers to their hometowns in Kargil and Leh.

Despite this positive change, the scheduling clash between theoretical and practical exams remains a significant concern for the students.