Indian Students defy ban on mobile phones

Fines imposed on students carrying mobile phones during examinations is turning out to be a good source of revenue for Lucknow University in Uttar Pradesh, India.

"So far, the university has collected Rs 41,600 ($1,015) from students who were caught violating the ban on keeping mobile phones during the examinations. Mobile phones were prohibited by the university following reports that students were using it for copying.

Initially, the university authorities left students caught with mobile phones after giving them a warning. But when it did not work, they decided to impose a fine of Rs 100 on a student found violating ban orders."

emily | 7:43 AM | SMS and Students |
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