DAVV declares MBA first semester results after re-evaluation, pass percentage remains low

Indore: After nearly a fortnight of delay, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya on Wednesday declared the MBA first semester results, with pass percentages remaining low despite internal re-evaluation.The university held back the results due to unusually weak performance and ordered a fresh evaluation. However, even after rechecking and moderation, the outcome showed only marginal improvement across courses.In MBA core, where over 10,000 students appeared, only around 2,700 candidates cleared the examination, taking the pass percentage to 27%, a slight rise from 24% recorded earlier. The situation was more severe in MBA marketing management, where out of more than 600 students, only 30 passed, pushing the pass percentage to just 7%, up from 4%.MBA financial administration showed comparatively better results, with 42 out of 150 students clearing the exam. The pass score here increased to 36% from the earlier 25%, though it remained below expectations."We held the results due to poor performance and initiated internal re-evaluation. Despite step marking and grace marks, there has been only slight improvement. We had no option but to release the results," said examination controller Ashesh Tiwari.University officials also stated that in case of grievances, the varsity was willing to allow answer sheets to be reviewed in the presence of students and their teachers to ensure transparency.Academic experts attributed the poor performance largely to subjects involving numericals, such as quantitative techniques and accounting for managers, where students continue to struggle.The results, originally expected in early Feb, were delayed by over a month, leading to uncertainty among students. However, the university has confirmed that MBA second semester examinations will begin from May 12 as scheduled.