Chandigarh, Jan. 8 -- Panjab University (PU) witnessed multiple examination postponements and a series of procedural lapses over the past few months, with authorities attributing the disruptions largely to the transition to the National Education Policy (NEP).

The cycle of disruptions began when in November last year, multiple exams were postponed due to campus agitations over the senate elections. The delays continued into the end-sem examinations, which were also marked by deferments and a series of procedural discrepancies at several examination centres.

Complaints have since emerged against five affiliated colleges, including MRS Malout and Guru Nanak College, Ferozepur, over alleged violations of examination norms, along with Gover...