NUJS Offers Exam Rescheduling for Students After Tragic Death
After hostel death, NUJS allows distraught classmates to take exams later
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The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) in Kolkata has allowed students affected by the recent death of a first-year law student to postpone their end-semester exams. This decision comes as the university seeks to support students coping with the tragedy.
- 01WBNUJS permits affected students to take exams later due to emotional distress.
- 02A condolence meeting was held on campus to honor the deceased student.
- 03Specialized grief counseling sessions are being organized for students.
- 04The deceased student fell from a hostel building without leaving a suicide note.
- 05The university aims to provide ongoing support for students' mental health.
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In response to the tragic death of a first-year law student, the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) in Kolkata has decided to allow some students to postpone their end-semester exams. The student, aged 19, died after reportedly falling from the sixth floor of a hostel building in Salt Lake, with no suicide note found. Recognizing the emotional distress experienced by classmates who were close to the deceased, the university has taken a humanitarian approach, permitting those affected to take their exams at a later date. An official stated that the decision was made to provide students with the necessary time to cope with their loss. Additionally, a condolence meeting was held on campus, and the student body organized an online grief counseling session, which was well-attended. The university plans to continue offering specialized counseling sessions to support students' mental health.
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This decision allows students to focus on their mental health during a difficult time, ensuring they are better prepared for their exams later.
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