Media Release
Udupi, Dec 2: The Mangalore University Private College Principals' Association, led by its president Dr Vincent Alva, has called on the authorities to resolve the ongoing issues with the centralized UUCMS software.
Implemented by the Government of Karnataka in the 2021-22 academic year as part of the National Education Policy, the UUCMS system has posed significant challenges for both colleges and universities, according to the association.
One of the main concerns raised by the association is the mandatory Aadhaar verification required each time the software is accessed. This has become a major inconvenience for students, especially in rural areas where network connectivity is poor. In addition, numerous technical errors occur during course registration, often necessitating colleges to reach out to the central office in Bengaluru for solutions. These issues have also hindered students from paying examination fees within the prescribed deadlines.
BCA and BSc students are facing difficulties in completing practical examinations due to registration issues, while some students, despite having paid their fees, are shown as having pending payments on the portal. This has forced students to make duplicate payments, and the refunds for these payments have not yet been processed, leading to widespread frustration.
The association also highlighted frequent technical glitches during examinations, particularly in the process of packing answer scripts using the UUCMS software. Persistent server issues have caused delays in the evaluation of scripts, affecting the timely declaration of results. Additionally, students have reported difficulties accessing their mark sheets via DigiLocker, either because the mark sheets are unavailable or due to errors in the software.
Before the implementation of UUCMS, Mangalore University used the "MULINX" software, which efficiently handled examination processes. However, the shift to UUCMS has resulted in numerous problems for both students and colleges.
Dr Vincent Alva has urged the authorities to address these issues promptly, warning that failure to do so could lead to protests by students, which would have serious repercussions for the future of higher education institutions in the region.