Fact Check: No, Uttarakhand University Is Not Giving Extra Marks for Attending PM Modi’s Event

Dehradun, November 9, 2025 A viral notice claiming that Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University (DBUU) is offering “50 internal marks” to students for attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event in Dehradun has been confirmed to be fake. Both the university and the government’s official fact-checking agency have clarified that no such order was ever issued. The notice, which began circulating widely on social media, appeared to be printed on the university’s letterhead. It allegedly instructed all second-year B.Tech (CSE) and BCA students to attend the Prime Minister’s event at the Forest Research Institute (FRI) on Sunday, as part of the silver jubilee celebrations of Uttarakhand’s formation. It claimed attendance was “mandatory” and that participants would receive “50 internal marks” under the Bharatiya Gyan Parampara (Indian Knowledge System) course. However, the notice lacked any official signature, reference number, or stamp—key details that typically authenticate university communications. Despite this, it quickly went viral, prompting sharp criticism from opposition leaders and activists. Uttarakhand Congress spokesperson Garima Mehra Dasauni accused the ruling party of politicizing education, saying the BJP had “run out of workers and leaders” and was now “using students for attendance.” Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan also reacted on X (formerly Twitter), sarcastically asking, “How many marks for shouting ‘Modi Modi’?” To clear the air, the Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact Check division—the central government’s official fact-checking body—intervened. In an official statement posted on social media, PIB declared the viral letter to be fake. “A letter allegedly issued by Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University is being circulated on social media, claiming that students’ attendance at Prime Minister @narendramodi’s programme has been made mandatory and that internal examination marks will be given for it. This letter is #Fake. No such order has been issued by the university,” the agency wrote. Shortly afterward, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University issued its own statement on Facebook, reiterating that the circulating document was completely false. “It has come to our attention that a fake notice has been circulated in the name of DBUU regarding marks for the upcoming visit to FRI on 09 November 2025. The notice is not issued or approved by the university. It carries no signature, reference number, or official authorization. Students and the public are advised to rely only on official DBUU communication channels for verified updates,” the university said. The university has also filed an official complaint with local authorities. Based on this, the Premnagar police in Dehradun have registered a case under relevant laws for spreading misinformation on social media. The police said they are now working to trace the individuals behind the fake notice and take strict legal action. Registrar Subhashit Goswami of DBUU confirmed that the letter was forged and that the institution had not issued any directive related to marks or attendance for the Prime Minister’s event. “Such misinformation not only damages the reputation of the university but also misleads students and the public,” he said. The Dehradun police have appealed to citizens to avoid forwarding or sharing unverified information online. “Please verify the authenticity of any message before posting or sharing. Spreading fake news can lead to legal consequences,” officials cautioned. Both the university and government agencies have assured that the situation is under control and that measures are being taken to prevent similar misinformation in the future. Fake Notice About PM Modi Event Goes Viral, University Issues Clarification A fake notice claiming that Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University was giving 50 extra internal marks to students for attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event went viral on social media this week. The notice, which appeared official, said that all B.Tech and BCA second-year students must attend the event at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun. Soon after it spread online, both the university and the government’s fact-checking agency confirmed the letter was fake. The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check team posted that no such order had been issued, calling the notice completely fabricated. Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University also released a statement saying the viral document had no signature, reference number, or official approval. The university has filed a police complaint, and authorities in Dehradun are investigating who created and circulated the fake message. Officials have asked people not to share unverified information online and to trust only official university announcements. The fake circular may have fooled many, but the quick response from the university and police helped stop the spread of misinformation.