Fact Check: Is Uttarakhand University Giving Students 50 Marks

Claim:

Uttarakhand University Giving Students 50 Marks for Attending PM Modi’s Event

Fact:

The notice is fake.

What Went Viral

A notice on social media claims that Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University has made attendance at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event mandatory and that students will receive 50 internal marks under the “Bharatiya Gyan Parampara (Indian Knowledge System)” course for attending. A notice attributed to Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University began circulating online, stating:

• B.Tech CSE (2nd year), specialization students, and BCA (2nd year) students must attend PM Modi’s event on November 9, 2025.
• Attendance will fetch 50 internal marks
• Participation is “mandatory” under the Indian Knowledge System course

The letter appeared on official university letterhead but had no signatures, no reference number, and no authorization and details that raised suspicion. The viral post quickly sparked political reactions, with Opposition leaders using the screenshot to attack the BJP, claiming the ruling party was “forcing attendance” due to a lack of supporters.

What the Government Said

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check division denied the authenticity of the letter, stating:

“This letter is fake. No such order has been issued by the university.”

PIB even shared a screenshot of the viral notice, clearly marking it as fabricated.

What the University Confirmed

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University released its own public clarification:

• The notice was not issued or approved by the university
• It carries no official signatures or authorization
• People should rely only on official DBUU communication channels

The university has also filed a police complaint. As per the Premnagar police station:

• The letter is forged
• A case has been registered for spreading misleading information
• Action is being taken to identify those behind the fake notice

Conclusion

No, students are NOT being awarded 50 marks for attending PM Modi’s event. No mandatory attendance order exists. This fake notice is another reminder of how easy it is for fabricated documents to go viral, especially during political events. Neither the university nor the government has issued such an order. The viral letter is fake, fabricated, and officially denied. Students and citizens are urged to verify before sharing, and rely only on official university and government channels. Stay alert. Stay informed. Don’t let misinformation earn more marks than the truth.