shot-button
Subscription Subscription
Home > Mumbai > Mumbai News > Article > Mumbai Universitys attempt to save money cost lakhs of students a year

Mumbai University's attempt to save money cost lakhs of students a year

Updated on: 15 November,2017 09:15 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Pallavi Smart |

Mumbai University's attempt to save some money has proved to be costly for lakhs of students

Mumbai University's attempt to save money cost lakhs of students a year

Mumbai University's attempt to save some money has proved to be costly for lakhs of students. Response to an RTI application has revealed that it handed over the contract for providing technology for the On-Screen Marking system to the lowest bidder solely on the basis of the rate it promised, as opposed to Tata Consultancy Services' 'higher' price. The varsity ignored Merit Trac's failure to meet the required technical score. Activist Anil Galgali said MU tweaked tendering pro-cess in Merit Trac's favour.


Mumbai University
Mumbai University


The bidding took place this April. While Merit Trac had quoted Rs 23.9 per answer sheet, TCS had quoted Rs 49.9. "To benefit a specific firm, the tender was issued four times. After not getting any response for the first two, MU diluted the pre-qualification criteria by reducing the minimum required turnover of the company from Rs 100 crore to Rs 30 crore. The technical score required too was reduced from minimum 70 points to 60. In March, when tenders were presented, TCS scored 95 points and Merit Trac scored 45. Merit Trac officials were not even present at the technical tender selection meeting to give a demonstration of the technology. Yet, the purchase committee gave the contract to the firm the next day," alleged Galgali. Varsity officials were not available for comment.



Also view - Mumbai: 18 suicides that shocked the city
Karan Joseph suicide

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK