Gujarat Technological University (GTU) has uncovered a major scandal involving its Triple-C (Computer) exams for government employees. An investigation revealed that 39 candidates were fraudulently given passing marks. The long delay after complaints first emerged in 2018, prompted GTU to finally take action by forming an investigative committee earlier this year.
The committee, consisting of three professors, reviewed the case and submitted its findings, which were presented to the GTU Board of Governors on August 16. The report indicates that marks for 39 candidates were manipulated to ensure their success, despite their actual performance not meeting the passing criteria.
Despite the clear evidence of fraud, GTU is yet to file a police complaint. Instead, the university has decided to issue a show-cause notice to Keyur Shah, the IT section head. Shah will be given 15 days to respond to the notice. His response will be reviewed in the next Board meeting, and further action taken .
The scandal first came to light in 2018 when discrepancies in marks for some candidates were reported. Initial complaints indicated that marks for two teachers from government schools were tampered with. Although evidence was presented to the then-in-charge registrar, no investigation was initiated at that time. The case was dismissed as a technical error.
However, following additional complaints and media coverage, GTU formed an investigation committee to address the issue. The committee found further evidence of tampering affecting 37 more candidates.
Following the show cause notice to Keyur Shah the university will also address issues relating to Shah’s MCA degree from Karnataka University, which has been deemed invalid.
At present, the investigation is ongoing, focusing on the roles of the IT section head, the exam coordinator, and the data entry operator. No legal action has been taken yet, but it will follow a thorough investigation into the extent of the irregularities.