Mumbai University Updates: Exam details, final decision on ATKT, and more

Mumbai is grappling with coronavirus situation and is one of worst-hit city in India. India has w surpassed Russia, to become third worst-hit country due to coronavirus pandemic. With over 84,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection and over 23,000 active cases in Mumbai alone, smooth functioning of educational institutions like schools and colleges are a distant vision. However, Mumbai University if finding ways to work around situation. From possibility of shifting to 25% of online classes of upcoming academic calendar to cancelling of examinations, here is everything you need to kw about Mumbai University's latest updates.

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Mumbai University to follow State's orders of examination cancellation

After State's anuncement, Mumbai University might follow final call of t conducting final year exams due to increasing number of coronavirus cases as well as delay in academic calendar. Maharashtra state education department had earlier anunced that examinations cant be conducted in State due to rising numbers of coronavirus patients. State cited that conducting examinations under such a condition pose as a high health risk for students who will be appearing for exams.

State Minister for higher education stated that examinations for all professional and n-professional degree and postgraduate courses for all fourteen universities in State will be optional. fourteen varsities under ministry also include Mumbai University. According to State, it is for students to decide if y want to give exam or t. However, optional examination is scheduled for later in upcoming academic year.

marking scheme for results after cancellation of exams will follow a 50-50 pattern. final marks will be given following aver of previous performances and internal assessments. For students unhappy with  marking scheme can ask for optional exams, marks from optional examination are considered final in such cases. 

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Mumbai University ATKT evaluation still uncertain

Mumbai University reportedly has over 73,000 students with ATKT out of 2.03 lakh students. Even though State has left final evaluation call on varsity, MU has still t come out with a solid statement. students are waiting for final assessment as new academic year is set to begin, as per state orders.

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