Bengal topper s name appears in JU merit list without applying

Kolkata July 14 (IANS) West Bengal Class 12 topper Archisman Panigrahi is in a unique predicament his name tops the Jadavpur University merit list in four subjects without him ever applying to the varsity.

"I never applied to Jadavpur University but I came to know through a friend that my name figured in the top in the merit list for physics chemistry geology and mathematics. The marks and birthdate were not mine " the student said.

He said he has informed the varsity authorities.

"I have written to the dean highlighting that I had not applied and I can see my name on the top " he said.

According to varsity vice chancellor Suranjan Das the matter will be taken up with the cyber crime department of the police.

--IANS
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