Karachi University shows answer sheets and answer key to 95 entry test candidates

KARACHI: The University of Karachi on Sunday made special arrangements at the Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium to show answer sheets and the answer key to candidates unhappy with their entry test results. The aim was to let candidates compare their answers with the correct ones and address their concerns about the results.

According to details, 6,669 candidates took the test for admission to the morning programmes for the academic year 2027. The test covered 20 departments, including the morning and evening programmes of Doctor of Pharmacy.

Of these, 95 candidates expressed dissatisfaction with the results and submitted applications to see their answer sheets.

The arrangements were made under the supervision of Prof Dr Anila Amber Malik of the Department of Examinations and Prof Dr Saima Akhtar, in charge of the Directorate of Admissions.

The candidates were shown their answer sheets in the presence of their parents and guardians. The relevant answer key was also provided.

The candidates and their parents and guardians welcomed the move. They described it as a positive step towards transparency, confidence-building and strengthening trust in the entry test process.