To ‘restore the rhythm' after multiple controversies, Vadodara's MS University declares UG results in 30 days
In an attempt to 'restore the rhythm' of the University, which has been at the centre of controversies in recent months, the Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) of Baroda on Saturday announced that it had declared all Final Year results of Under-graduate (UG) programmes within 30 days of the completion of examinations. Calling it a 'milestone' achieved after a long gap, the University credited its staff for showcasing the 'institutional spirit'.
In a statement issued Saturday, the MS University said, 'In a moment of quiet institutional pride and academic excellence, MSU achieved what has not been seen in many years: the timely and complete declaration of all Final Year Undergraduate (Semester 6) results across all faculties — within 30 days of the last examination date. This remarkable coordination involved 59 undergraduate programmes, impacting the academic journeys of 11,185 students, and was accomplished through the sincere and sustained efforts of the Examination Section, faculty tabulators, Central Assessment Cells (CACs), and support staff across departments.'
According to the University's statement, one result was declared within 10 days of the examination while 19 streams saw the results declared between 21 and 25 days after the papers were held.
'Altogether, 43 out of 59 results — over 72% — were declared within 25 days, demonstrating efficient academic governance and collective responsibility. Faculties such as Law, Family & Community Sciences, Technology & Engineering, and Social Work delivered some of the fastest results, while even the largest faculties like Commerce, Arts, and Science successfully declared results within the 30-day benchmark. This statistical summary is not merely data — it represents hours of dedication, layers of academic checking, tabulation precision, and countless moments of individual accountability. It is the outcome of unwavering focus and responsibility across all levels of the university structure,' the release said.
Professor Bhavna Mehta, Controller of Examinations (OSD), called it a 'collective outcome', crediting the Examination Section staff, tabulators, CAC coordinators, and supporting assistants, who treated 'every single result as a matter of responsibility'.
Mehta said, 'This achievement required discipline and care at every level — from scheduling to tabulation — and acknowledged the contributions of even the often-unseen hands behind the scenes: temporary staff, data entry teams, and file movement clerks.'
The University is celebrating the achievement after it faced criticism and protests from student unions in the previous academic year as the Third Year B-Com results were declared in September, with the delayed exams conducted as late as August 2024. Thereafter, MSU also faced criticism for delaying the convocation in 2024, despite resolving to complete the ceremonial hand-over of degrees by September every year.
The University has also been shrouded in controversy over the appointment of former Vice-Chancellor V K Shrivastava, who resigned in January this year, pending a hearing in a petition before the Gujarat High Court, challenging his appointment to the post.
Professor Dhanesh Patel, In-Charge Vice Chancellor, called the expedited results a testament to the 'institutional spirit' of the University and 'not a meter statistic'. Patel said, 'This is not just a statistic. It is a reaffirmation of what MSU stands for — responsibility, discipline, and student service. That over 11,000 students received their results on time is a testament to the harmony between the Examination Section and all our faculties. I congratulate Professor Bhavna Mehta and every contributor for restoring MSU's rhythm.'
He further observed that such timely declaration plays a direct role in supporting students' onward journeys — whether to postgraduate admissions, scholarships, or job applications. 'It is our institutional duty to honour their timelines,' he said.
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