In Sasaram, the attendance for the Degree Part Three examination, conducted by Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, was remarkably low. At the local examination centers, Rohtas Mahila College and Sher Shah College, only 50 percent of the total registered candidates appeared for the exam. This situation has become a cause for concern for educationists and the university administration.

At Rohtas Mahila College, out of 938 registered candidates, only 470 were present on the first day of the examination. Similarly, at Sher Shah College, only 549 out of 1098 registered candidates participated in the exam. These figures indicate that nearly half of the registered students were absent.

Elaborate arrangements were made at the examination centers to ensure a fair and peaceful conduct of the examination. Adequate police forces were deployed, and surveillance was maintained through CCTV cameras. Despite these measures, the high percentage of absenteeism raises several questions.

The reasons behind this low attendance could be diverse, including students being occupied with preparations for other competitive exams, indifference towards the examination, or transportation issues for students coming from remote areas. The university administration should seriously consider this issue and take steps to identify and address the causes of student absenteeism, as it impacts not only the students' future but also raises questions about the quality of higher education.