Mumbai University (MU) has no one else to blame but itself for its loss of image following the flak it received for the online assessment chaos. As an after effect of this problem, the varsity is facing financial loses due to fewer admissions to distance courses under the Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL). With the last date of admission (October 31) nearing, the varsity has been able to admit only 38,000 students as compared to last year's 80,000.

The Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL) is situated at Mumbai University's Kalina campus. File pic