Fact-Check Policy

At A.S. College Bikramganj, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, credibility, and academic integrity in all the information published on our website: https://www.ascollegebikramganj.org.

As a reputable educational institution, we understand that students, parents, faculty, and stakeholders rely on our published content to make important decisions. This Fact-Check Policy explains our procedures for verifying the authenticity, accuracy, and legitimacy of content across our website.

Purpose of the Fact-Check Policy

This policy aims to:

  • Ensure the accuracy of academic, institutional, and admission-related information.
  • Build trust with our website visitors and the larger educational community.
  • Prevent the spread of misinformation and incorrect academic data.
  • Outline our verification process for every type of published content.

Scope of the Policy

This Fact-Check Policy applies to all content types available on https://www.ascollegebikramganj.org, including:

  • Course descriptions and admission notices
  • Examination dates and schedules
  • Results, merit lists, and cutoffs
  • Institutional news, events, and circulars
  • Announcements from affiliated universities
  • Academic resources, forms, and downloads
  • Faculty and department information
  • Collaborations, partnerships, and MoUs
  • Statutory disclosures and compliance material

Content Sources and Information Verification

We follow a multi-layered content validation process to ensure accuracy:

Primary Sources We Use:

  • Official documents issued by the college administration
  • Notifications from affiliating university bodies
  • Circulars from government education departments
  • University Grant Commission (UGC), NAAC, and AICTE portals
  • Verified communication from faculty, staff, and departments

Verification Measures Include:

  • Cross-checking every announcement with original circulars
  • Validating dates, names, figures, and references
  • Confirming facts with academic coordinators or subject experts
  • Consulting university websites or approved authorities
  • Ensuring documents are signed and stamped by authorized personnel

We do not publish any third-party or unverified content without first confirming it with the appropriate internal or external authority.

Fact-Checking Admission-Related Information

Admission updates often form the most visited section of our website. To ensure accuracy, we:

  • Refer to officially released prospectuses or admission booklets
  • Publish dates only after formal release by the college or university
  • Verify reservation policies, seat matrices, and eligibility norms
  • Update content regularly to reflect changes in admission rules or government mandates

No admission-related content is posted based on rumors, leaks, or unconfirmed sources.

Faculty and Departmental Data

We ensure that all information about faculty qualifications, departments, and academic offerings is regularly reviewed and fact-checked:

  • Faculty profiles are created based on information provided by staff
  • Departments submit approved program details for website use
  • Any errors found are corrected upon verification by the principal’s office

Third-Party Links and External References

In cases where we link to external websites (e.g., affiliating university, education boards, or regulatory bodies):

  • We verify the authenticity of the external website beforehand
  • Clearly indicate when the user is being redirected to a third-party site
  • Ensure that the content referenced is current and matches the stated purpose

However, we do not take responsibility for future changes or inaccuracies on external sites once the user has left our domain.

Fact-Checking of Student-Centric Resources

For materials like:

  • Application forms
  • Academic calendars
  • Exam schedules
  • Practical lists and syllabi
  • Certificates and notices

We publish only official documents provided by respective departments or administrative staff. If a document is replaced or updated, the outdated version is promptly removed from the website.

Fact-Checking and Digital Compliance

We regularly monitor the website for outdated, expired, or potentially misleading information. This involves:

  • Manual audits of all pages every academic session
  • Automatic removal or flagging of expired notices and dates
  • Consistent coordination with faculty members and administrative teams for feedback
  • Maintenance of version control for downloadable PDFs and circulars

Addressing Misinformation or Errors

Despite our best efforts, if any mistake, factual error, or misleading content is found:

  • Users can report it by emailing our support team at ascollegebikramganj.org
  • Reported issues are acknowledged within 72 hours
  • The content in question is reviewed, fact-checked, and updated if needed
  • Major corrections are mentioned with a “Last Updated” note for transparency

We appreciate and encourage our users to bring errors to our attention so that we can maintain the highest levels of accuracy and trust.

Roles and Responsibilities

Website Content Team:

  • Prepares and publishes web content
  • Conducts first-level verification before publication

College Administration:

  • Provides final approval for sensitive or policy-related announcements
  • Coordinates with university and regulatory authorities

Department Heads and Faculty:

  • Review and update their department pages, faculty profiles, and program data
  • Ensure authenticity of academic materials before sharing

Transparency and Editorial Integrity

At A.S. College Bikramganj, we believe that integrity is the cornerstone of education. That includes editorial integrity. Therefore:

  • We never publish sensational, biased, or speculative content
  • All facts are backed by documentation, circulars, or expert review
  • We prioritize clarity and truth over speed or public pressure

Policy Review and Updates

This Fact-Check Policy may be reviewed periodically to reflect changes in institutional workflow, digital governance guidelines, or education-sector regulations. Updates will be posted on this page, and users are encouraged to revisit this policy occasionally.

Contact Us

To report a factual error, request clarification, or ask about a published document, please contact:

Email: ascollegebikramganj.org
Website: https://www.ascollegebikramganj.org
Address: A.S. College, Bikramganj, Rohtas – 802212, Bihar, India

We are committed to maintaining a transparent, reliable, and factually accurate digital presence. Our goal is to ensure that every piece of information you read on our website is verified, trustworthy, and in the best interest of students and the academic community.