The Kerala University has decided to introduce a double-valuation system for LLB examinations from the 2026 admission batch on the lines of the system followed for postgraduate examinations.

The decision comes against the backdrop of complaints from students about significant variations in marks during revaluation and demands for greater transparency in the conduct of examinations.

Under the new system, the answer sheets will be independently evaluated by two examiners. If the marks awarded by the two examiners differ beyond 15%, the paper will undergo a third valuation. The average of the highest two marks being taken into account for determining the final score, Vice-Chancellor in-charge Mohanan Kunnummal said.

He pointed out that the double-valuation system followed for postgraduate examinations has helped reduce complaints related to valuation. The Kerala University of Health Sciences also follows a double-valuation system for MBBS examinations.

Appeal mechanism

With the implementation of the new system, the conventional revaluation will not be available for LLB examinations from the 2026 admission batch. However, students will be permitted to inspect their answer scripts and will be provided with an appeal mechanism if they have objections regarding the marks awarded.

The university has also decided to take strict action against teachers who are found to have been negligent in the valuation of LLB answer scripts.

Prof. Kunnummal clarified that students admitted to the LLB programme up to the 2025 admission batch will continue under the existing system of single valuation and revaluation. The existing system will also continue for other undergraduate examinations.

SFI, ABVP stage protest

Meanwhile, the university witnessed stiff demonstrations conducted by the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) against the alleged irregularities in the valuation process.

The protest march by the SFI to the university headquarters was blocked by the police, with many activists being taken into custody. The protesters later took out another march to the office of the District Police Chief (Thiruvananthapuram City).

Later, ABVP activists also took out a march to the university, resulting in a confrontation with the police. The protest was called off after the Vice-Chancellor provided assurances that strict action would be taken against teachers who failed to evaluate papers properly. He also said the university will decide on refunding revaluation fees to students at the next Syndicate meeting.

Published - August 14, 2026 08:39 pm IST