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| founder = Shri Rajdeo Roy | | founder = Shri Rajdeo Roy | ||
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'''Vishun Roy College''' (abbreviated '''VR College''', also known as ''Bishun Rai College'') is an | '''Vishun Roy College VRC''' (abbreviated '''VR College''', also known as ''Bishun Rai College'') is an Educational institute in [[Bihar]] state of India. It is located in [[Kiratpur Raja Ram]] of [[Vaishali district]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.htsyndication.com/htsportal/article/Results-of-2-Inter-Science-toppers-nullified/13580325 |title=Results of 2 Inter Science toppers nullified |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=5 June 2016 }}</ref> It was Established in 1984 by socialist [[Shri Rajdeo Roy]]. The college gained worldwide attention due to the "[[Bihar topper scam 2016|topper scam]]" in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160603/jsp/frontpage/story_89109.jsp#.V43SG_l97IU|title=Topper cradle home truths At centre of raging controversy, a college like no other}}</ref> | ||
== Establishment == | == Establishment == | ||
The college was established in 1997–1998. Its secretary cum director is Jitendra Kumar alias Judge Sahab and principal is Amit Kumar alias Bachcha Rai but according to the judgement passes by patna high court baccha rai can not be at any post of this college and he has been removed from the post of principal of Vishun Roy College , a political leader. The college is named after his grandfather. The family also runs other colleges, including four [[Higher Secondary Examination#Intermediate Examination|Intermediate]] colleges and a [[Bachelor of Education|B.Ed.]] college. Rai is considered close to the [[Rashtriya Janata Dal]] (RJD) leader [[Lalu Prasad Yadav]]. During the [[2015 Bihar Legislative Assembly election|2015 Assembly elections]], he spent one month [[canvassing]] for Yadav's son [[Tej Pratap Yadav|Tej Pratap]]. His father Rajdeo Rai had also unsuccessfully fought a Legislative Council election as an RJD candidate.<ref name="Telegraph_cradle">{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160603/jsp/frontpage/story_89109.jsp |title=Topper cradle home truths - At centre of raging controversy, a college like no other |date=3 June 2016 |newspaper=The Telegraph }}</ref> | The college was established in 1997–1998. Its secretary cum director is Jitendra Kumar alias Judge Sahab and principal is Amit Kumar alias Bachcha Rai but according to the judgement passes by patna high court baccha rai can not be at any post of this college and he has been removed from the post of principal of Vishun Roy College, a political leader. The college is named after his grandfather. The family also runs other colleges, including four [[Higher Secondary Examination#Intermediate Examination|Intermediate]] colleges and a [[Bachelor of Education|B.Ed.]] college. Rai is considered close to the [[Rashtriya Janata Dal]] (RJD) leader [[Lalu Prasad Yadav]]. During the [[2015 Bihar Legislative Assembly election|2015 Assembly elections]], he spent one month [[canvassing]] for Yadav's son [[Tej Pratap Yadav|Tej Pratap]]. His father Rajdeo Rai had also unsuccessfully fought a Legislative Council election as an RJD candidate.<ref name="Telegraph_cradle">{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160603/jsp/frontpage/story_89109.jsp |title=Topper cradle home truths - At centre of raging controversy, a college like no other |date=3 June 2016 |newspaper=The Telegraph }}</ref> | ||
== Examination success == | == Examination success == | ||
Soon after its establishment, VR college became famous for its high success rate in [[Higher Secondary Examination|Class XII]] exams. In 2014, seven out of the Bihar's top 10 were from this college.<ref name="Telegraph_cradle"/> In 2015, Bachcha Rai's daughter Shalini was the state topper in the science stream. Because of its "stellar record" the college attracted students from far-off districts.<ref name="Telegraph_cradle"/> | Soon after its establishment, VR college became famous for its high success rate in [[Higher Secondary Examination|Class XII]] exams. In 2014, seven out of the Bihar's top 10 were from this college.<ref name="Telegraph_cradle"/> In 2015, Bachcha Rai's daughter Shalini was the state topper in the science stream. Because of its "stellar record" the college attracted students from far-off districts.<ref name="Telegraph_cradle"/> | ||
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Singh personally decided that G A Inter College in [[Hajipur]] would be the examination centre for the students of the VR College. He also decided that the Balak High School in [[Patna]] would be the evaluation centre for the answer sheets of the college's students. He personally visited these two places a number of times. When allegations of irregularities surfaced, he formed a judicial committee for investigation, but did not inform the state's education department.<ref name="ToI_chairman">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Topper-scam-Bihar-board-chairman-quits-goes-underground/articleshow/52663185.cms |title=Topper scam: Bihar board chairman quits, goes underground |author=Sheezan Nezami |date=9 June 2016 |newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref> | Singh personally decided that G A Inter College in [[Hajipur]] would be the examination centre for the students of the VR College. He also decided that the Balak High School in [[Patna]] would be the evaluation centre for the answer sheets of the college's students. He personally visited these two places a number of times. When allegations of irregularities surfaced, he formed a judicial committee for investigation, but did not inform the state's education department.<ref name="ToI_chairman">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Topper-scam-Bihar-board-chairman-quits-goes-underground/articleshow/52663185.cms |title=Topper scam: Bihar board chairman quits, goes underground |author=Sheezan Nezami |date=9 June 2016 |newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref> | ||
== 2016 de-recognition == | == 2016 Temporarily de-recognition == | ||
{{Main|Bihar topper scam 2016}} | {{Main|Bihar topper scam 2016}} | ||
On 28 May 2016, the BSEB publicly declared the intermediate results, however it released its official merit list for 10 May 2016 itself but due to some issues, it made the results public to a later date.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/education/bihar-board-intermediate-arts-ia-results-declared-sharp-dip-in-pass-percentage/story-vYP0qU1EDs1cYXrzCK1MDM.html|title=Bihar board intermediate arts (IA) results declared, check it here}}</ref><ref name="ToI_Shalinee"/> VR College students emerged as toppers in both arts and science streams in Class XII exams. Ruby Rai topped arts stream with 89% marks, while Saurabh Shresth topped science stream with 97% marks.<ref name="TH_real"/> Rahul Kumar, another science student of VR College, obtained the third highest marks in the state.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/3-boys-notch-up-85-2-to-top-ISc-exam/articleshow/52211218.cms |title=3 boys notch up 85.2% to top ISc exam |author=Vithika Salomi |date=10 May 2016 |newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref> Actually, Bachcha Rai's daughter Shalinee Roy had topped the science stream: she had obtained 4 marks more than Saurabh Shresth. However, the corrupt Board officials did not release her name to avoid a controversy: they intended to release her name later, in a clandestine manner.<ref name="ToI_Shalinee">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Topper-scam-Shalinee-Roy-is-Worthy-dads-worthy-daughter/articleshow/52663144.cms |title=Topper scam: Shalinee Roy is ‘Worthy’ dad’s ‘worthy’ daughter |author=Sheezan Nezami |date=9 June 2016 |newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref> Earlier in 2014, Shalinee had topped the Class X exams, scoring 97.2% marks. Around 1,323,000 students had appeared for the exams: no other student had scored more than 90% marks.<ref name="ToI_Shalinee"/> | On 28 May 2016, the BSEB publicly declared the intermediate results, however it released its official merit list for 10 May 2016 itself but due to some issues, it made the results public to a later date.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/education/bihar-board-intermediate-arts-ia-results-declared-sharp-dip-in-pass-percentage/story-vYP0qU1EDs1cYXrzCK1MDM.html|title=Bihar board intermediate arts (IA) results declared, check it here}}</ref><ref name="ToI_Shalinee"/> VR College students emerged as toppers in both arts and science streams in Class XII exams. Ruby Rai topped arts stream with 89% marks, while Saurabh Shresth topped science stream with 97% marks.<ref name="TH_real"/> Rahul Kumar, another science student of VR College, obtained the third highest marks in the state.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/3-boys-notch-up-85-2-to-top-ISc-exam/articleshow/52211218.cms |title=3 boys notch up 85.2% to top ISc exam |author=Vithika Salomi |date=10 May 2016 |newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref> Actually, Bachcha Rai's daughter Shalinee Roy had topped the science stream: she had obtained 4 marks more than Saurabh Shresth. However, the corrupt Board officials did not release her name to avoid a controversy: they intended to release her name later, in a clandestine manner.<ref name="ToI_Shalinee">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Topper-scam-Shalinee-Roy-is-Worthy-dads-worthy-daughter/articleshow/52663144.cms |title=Topper scam: Shalinee Roy is ‘Worthy’ dad’s ‘worthy’ daughter |author=Sheezan Nezami |date=9 June 2016 |newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref> Earlier in 2014, Shalinee had topped the Class X exams, scoring 97.2% marks. Around 1,323,000 students had appeared for the exams: no other student had scored more than 90% marks.<ref name="ToI_Shalinee"/> | ||
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When interviewed by the [[Aaj Tak]] TV channel, Ruby Rai and Saurabh Shresth were unable to answer basic questions. The arts topper Ruby Rai named "prodikal science" (actually [[political science]]) as one of the subjects she had studied. When asked what this subject dealt with, she answered that it was about cooking. She stated that the exam was of 600 marks, while it was actually of only 500 marks. The science topper Saurabh Shresth could not describe the link between water and H<sub>2</sub>O (the [[chemical formula]] for water). He also wrongly named [[aluminium]] as the most [[reactivity series|reactive element]].<ref name="TH_real">{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/are-you-for-real-bihar-asks-its-class-12-toppers/article8678143.ece |title=Are you for real, Bihar asks its Class 12 toppers |date=2 June 2016 |newspaper=The Hindu |author=Amarnath Tewary }}</ref> | When interviewed by the [[Aaj Tak]] TV channel, Ruby Rai and Saurabh Shresth were unable to answer basic questions. The arts topper Ruby Rai named "prodikal science" (actually [[political science]]) as one of the subjects she had studied. When asked what this subject dealt with, she answered that it was about cooking. She stated that the exam was of 600 marks, while it was actually of only 500 marks. The science topper Saurabh Shresth could not describe the link between water and H<sub>2</sub>O (the [[chemical formula]] for water). He also wrongly named [[aluminium]] as the most [[reactivity series|reactive element]].<ref name="TH_real">{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/are-you-for-real-bihar-asks-its-class-12-toppers/article8678143.ece |title=Are you for real, Bihar asks its Class 12 toppers |date=2 June 2016 |newspaper=The Hindu |author=Amarnath Tewary }}</ref> | ||
After the video of their interviews became popular, the BSEB asked them and other toppers to appear before a team of experts for a test.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/education/bihar-intermediate-exam-toppers-bihar-toppers-bihar-rank-holders-2833118/ |title=Bihar: Rank holders appear before experts team after viral video |newspaper=Indian Express |date=3 June 2016 }}</ref> Saurabh Shresth and Rahul Kumar of VR College failed in this test. Ruby Rai did not appear for the test, citing poor health. The Board subsequently de-recognized VR College, and ordered an inquiry into the irregularities.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi/two-bihar-board-toppers-flunk-retest-lose-results/story-b7lAYz6UrWK3TwrutbQC9N.html |title=Two Bihar board ‘toppers’ flunk retest, lose results |author=Arun Kumar and Anish |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=5 June 2016 }}</ref> Bachcha Rai's daughter Shalinee, who actually topped the science stream, but whose name was withheld from the official merit list, was not invited for the re-test.<ref name="ToI_Shalinee"/> | After the video of their interviews became popular, the BSEB asked them and other toppers to appear before a team of experts for a test.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/education/bihar-intermediate-exam-toppers-bihar-toppers-bihar-rank-holders-2833118/ |title=Bihar: Rank holders appear before experts team after viral video |newspaper=Indian Express |date=3 June 2016 }}</ref> Saurabh Shresth and Rahul Kumar of VR College failed in this test. Ruby Rai did not appear for the test, citing poor health. '''The Board subsequently de-recognized VR College temporarily and ''''''it was told by the board that the college will be get affiliation after court makes Judgement and approve them to take affiliation.''', and ordered an inquiry into the irregularities.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi/two-bihar-board-toppers-flunk-retest-lose-results/story-b7lAYz6UrWK3TwrutbQC9N.html |title=Two Bihar board ‘toppers’ flunk retest, lose results |author=Arun Kumar and Anish |newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=5 June 2016 }}</ref> Bachcha Rai's daughter Shalinee, who actually topped the science stream, but whose name was withheld from the official merit list, was not invited for the re-test.<ref name="ToI_Shalinee"/> | ||
On 8 June 2016, the BSEB chairman Lalkeshwar Prasad Singh resigned after being served a show-cause notice by the Bihar state's education department.<ref name="ToI_chairman"/> On 25 June, Ruby Rai appeared before BSEB team for re-evaluation, and failed to answer a single question correctly. She was subsequently arrested.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ruby-rai-bihars-fake-topper-age-18-arrested-1423356?pfrom=home-lateststories |title=Ruby Rai, Bihar's Fake Class 12 Topper, Arrested |publisher=NDTV |date=25 June 2016 }}</ref> | On 8 June 2016, the BSEB chairman Lalkeshwar Prasad Singh resigned after being served a show-cause notice by the Bihar state's education department.<ref name="ToI_chairman"/> On 25 June, Ruby Rai appeared before BSEB team for re-evaluation, and failed to answer a single question correctly. She was subsequently arrested.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ruby-rai-bihars-fake-topper-age-18-arrested-1423356?pfrom=home-lateststories |title=Ruby Rai, Bihar's Fake Class 12 Topper, Arrested |publisher=NDTV |date=25 June 2016 }}</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Universities and colleges in Vaishali district]] | [[Category:Universities and colleges in Vaishali district]] | ||
[[Category:Education controversies]] | [[Category:Education controversies in India]] | ||
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1997]] | [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1997]] | ||
[[Category:1997 establishments in Bihar]] | [[Category:1997 establishments in Bihar]] | ||