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Bihar PAT Merit List Row: Students Protest Against University Administration
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 19 Jun 2026, 08:02 AM
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Joint student organizations are protesting the PAT merit list, alleging violations of roster rules and exclusion of meritorious students. A torch rally is planned for June 20.
Students in Bihar have launched a protest against the university administration concerning the recently released PAT merit list. Joint student organizations have voiced strong objections, accusing the administration of disregarding roster rules in the selection process.
Further allegations include the exclusion of gold medalists and top-ranking students from the list. Protesters claim that the administration has allegedly favored and included their own acquaintances and relatives, leading to widespread discontent among the student community.
In response to these grievances, the student groups have announced a torchlight procession scheduled for June 20. This demonstration aims to draw further attention to their demands and seek a review of the merit list.
Further allegations include the exclusion of gold medalists and top-ranking students from the list. Protesters claim that the administration has allegedly favored and included their own acquaintances and relatives, leading to widespread discontent among the student community.
In response to these grievances, the student groups have announced a torchlight procession scheduled for June 20. This demonstration aims to draw further attention to their demands and seek a review of the merit list.