Indore: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya will blacklist three colleges from its examination centre list for a year after flying squad inspections found serious violations during ongoing undergraduate papers.
The decision follows surprise checks which exposed missing CCTV surveillance and lack of basic facilities at several centres. The inspections led by DAVV vice-chancellor prof Rakesh Singhai revealed that the three colleges, among 11 flagged institutions, failed to install CCTV cameras in examination halls and in rooms where question papers are opened, a key requirement to ensure transparency.
Officials also found several centres lacking basic infrastructure. Inadequate seating, non-functional fans, poor lighting and absence of drinking water facilities were reported. In some cases, even security arrangements at entry gates were missing, raising concerns over the overall conduct of examinations.
The development comes at a time when over 45,000 students are appearing for undergraduate courses such as BA, BCom and BSc across nearly 160 centres. The university earlier made it mandatory for all affiliated colleges to serve as examination centres from 2026, along with clear guidelines on infrastructure and surveillance.
Examination controller Ashesh Tiwari said the blacklisted colleges have been given limited time to address the shortcomings. Failure to comply could invite stricter action, including suspension of affiliation.
The action comes at a time when the university is tightening its examination framework. The reintroduction of a flying squad after several years signals a renewed push by DAVV to enforce discipline and restore credibility in its examination system.
