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Gujarat Technological University goof up in remedial exam


AHMEDABAD: Nearly 1,000 students appearing for the remedial exams of the civil engineering branch conducted by the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) were surprised when they found that a ten mark question did not have a figure in the sum which was to be solved! 

Students cried foul and the centre supervisors instantly drew attention of GTU authorities. Inquiry revealed that the paper setter himself had forgotten to put the figure in the sum leading to the ruckus. 

GTU officials however used technology to solve the problem. Two questions were sent to the centre supervisors through SMS to their mobile phones which were relayed to the students. 

In charge examination controller of GTU, GP Vadodaria said that the missing figure in the examination paper was brought to their attention and the matter was instantly resolved.