Tezpur University exams held, shutdown continues over VC Shambhu Nath Singh

• Tezpur University students are taking end-term exams while continuing a shutdown of all other university activities.
• Students are demanding an investigation into alleged financial misconduct by Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh and his removal.
• The protest, led by the Tezpur University United Forum (TUUF), has lasted over 85 days, with students criticizing the Ministry of Education's delayed response.
• Exams, originally scheduled for December 3-15, have now started, but protests will resume with a stricter shutdown after their completion.
• Tensions escalated due to accusations against VC Singh regarding financial misconduct, alleged deforestation, and disrespect towards cultural icon Zubeen Garg.

Why It Matters: Students balance exams with protests, highlighting university governance issues.