At a time when institutions are wondering how to stop the malpractices in examinations, Crossland College, Brahmavar made a new initiative in the college examinations by allowing students to opt for an examination hall without invigilators, may be first of its kind in this part of our country. Nineteen students opted for the opportunity given to the students. The students were personally called by the Principal to brief about the idea behind this novel scheme and all of them assured to be sincere in the examinations. More students are expected to join in this process from the next examination onwards.

Soumya Mardi, a final year B Com student said “I feel proud to have selected this opportunity. Iam happy to be considered as a sincere student by everyone.” Prof.K.K.Gurumurthy, Associate Professor in History opined that the general feeling of the students was that this exercise made them write the examination without any fear, made them more responsible and sincere. They felt happy that the Principal and Teachers trust them fully and that itself is the greatest motivation for them to face the world with confidence. Moreover others were looking at them with envy and no doubt more students are going to join them in the days to come.” “Writing examination without Invigilator is an amazing concept. When I came out of the examination hall, I felt that it is really a challenge for a student to prove her sincerity to herself. Because of all these new concepts, we call our college as a college with a difference “said Shanti a final year B Com student. “Being faithful gives me joy” said Choiang Phom, another final year BA student. “First time I had the experience without the invigilator. This time I was able the concentrate fully. It was actually a good experience. The environment was also calm and quiet. There was enough time to think and concentrate purely in the answer sheet. It helps to be sincere in future life. Helps not to depend on others through cheating.” feels Yashwi Mariyam Das of final year BA.

‘We have been toying with this idea for some time and I feel extremely delighted as nineteen students came forward immediately after the information was passed on to them. We are in pursuit of inculcating moral values in our students and this is another attempt towards it, as envisaged by the founder of the institution late Dr.C.T.Abraham

Prepared by Yashwi Mariyam Das III B.A