Published 17:52 IST, May 21st 2020

Delhi University latest updates: Exam question paper to be set by as per OBE requirements

Delhi University has been adapting around the coronavirus crisis situation, read on to know about the lates updates, news and other details from the university.

Reported by: Shrishaila Bhandary
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With over 11000 coronavirus positive cases in Delhi, union territory stands as one of worst affected regions in India. Delhi is under strict lockdown due to impending coronavirus scare across union territory. It will continue to be under lockdown as per Centre’s order. This is a rising concern for acemics and courses across UT as curriculum and courses cant be scheduled.

With uncertainty around coronavirus scare, several students and teachers are demanding clarity over how assessments will be done by Delhi University. Re on to kw more on Delhi University’s updates about exams, marking schemes and or details from university.

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Students, teachers oppose Delhi University’s online open book exams

Earlier, Delhi University declared that exams will be done online following open book scheme. However, professors and students are criticising university and calling decision a ‘hasty move’ as per reports. A total of 170 professors from Delhi University wrote to varsity to revoke exams.

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In letter, teachers mentioned time restraints and internet connectivity as two of major problems for writing exams. Delhi University professors suggested that re are probabilities of servers getting stuck or uploing process taking more time than exam itself. teachers suggested that students be marked in an aver scheme rar than conducting exams hastily. assessments must be me based on ir previous exams as per professors. professors suggest that writing an exam should be when coronavirus situation completely rmal.

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DU released guideline for preparing open book examination’s question papers

examination panel has urged teachers to start preparing question papers for upcoming exams of Delhi University’s final year students. According to report, exams will follow CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) pattern for final year students of university. total marks that can be obtained remain same, however, questions will be changed to suit OBE format.

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Delhi University’s mission dynamic to change

Reports suggest that number of outstation students taking mission in Delhi University might change. mission process will be pushed to later phase and pattern will be followed by private universities as well. Authorities have stated that university will witness a greater change in a number of enrolment as compared to previous years. However, on emphasizing on post corona situation, y said that re will still be social distancing rms set in place.

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17:52 IST, May 21st 2020