Jamia Millia Islamia suspends professor over controversial exam question
New Delhi, December 23
Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended a professor from its Department of Social Work following controversy over a question included in the Semester I examination paper.
The question, which appeared in the BA (Hons) Social Work exam on Social Problems in India, triggered criticism after it surfaced on social media.
Taking note of the issue, the university constituted an inquiry committee to examine the matter.
Pending submission of the committee's report, the concerned professor has been placed under suspension, officials said.
"The university has taken the matter seriously. An inquiry committee has been constituted, and based on its findings, appropriate action will be taken," a Jamia Millia Islamia official said.
Jamia Millia Islamia is a central university established under an Act of Parliament in 1988.
The university said it remains committed to upholding academic standards and ensuring accountability in examination-related processes.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Academic freedom is crucial, but so is responsibility. If the question was genuinely problematic and could create social disharmony, the university had to act. Hope the inquiry is fair and swift.
Everything gets blown out of proportion on social media these days. Instead of trial by Twitter, let the experts in the committee do their job. The professor's career is on the line.
As an alumna, I'm glad Jamia is taking accountability seriously. Exam questions shape young minds and must be framed with utmost care. The commitment to academic standards is reassuring. ðŸ‘
What was the question about? The article doesn't even say! How can we have a proper opinion without knowing the context? Media should provide full details, not just report the action.
Social Work as a subject often deals with sensitive topics. Perhaps the intent was to provoke critical thinking, but the execution may have been poor. Teachers need training on how to frame such questions appropriately.
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