Department instructions to Sambalpur University: Give Arts Questionnaire in both Odia and English language.

Sambalpur: The higher education department has directed the university authorities to prepare the question papers of +3 Arts of Sambalpur University in both Odia and English languages. The Departmental Additional Secretary in a letter to the Chancellor of the University mentioned that on behalf of the Bachelor of Arts students of the University. A complaint letter was sent to the Chief Minister. It was alleged that the students appearing for the exam through Odia were facing problems as the question papers were given only in English. After verifying the allegation, it was found to be true. As the question paper is prepared only in English, it is difficult for the students who are studying through Odia medium to understand it. Therefore, the letter directed to take immediate steps to prepare the Bachelor Arts Question Papers both in Odia and English language. The department has been asked to report the steps taken in this regard within a week. Notably, in violation of the government rules, the Sambalpur University authorities were preparing the art question papers only in English language. Due to this, many orthodox medium students performed poorly in the exam without understanding the question even though they knew the answer. The students complained to the Chief Minister.