Beginning with the odd semester of 2025-26, which commenced in June, Fort’s St Xavier’s College has shifted to an all-online grading system. But while the move was meant to bring transparency and fairness, it has left students unhappy. Under the new system, they cannot view their corrected answer sheets unless they pay Rs 200 per subject. The system applies to ‘sit-down’ exams, not essays or presentations.

Angry over the decision, students have signed an anonymous online petition that is being circulated among current batches and alumni. The petition argues that scanned answer sheets were uploaded on a digital portal in randomised order and graded online, leaving no space for professors to write feedback or comments. Once the evaluation is complete, only marks are displayed on the SXC Qualcampus portal, with no explanation of errors. To view their answer papers, students must pay a fee.