UGC allows final year exams to be held in September; issues fresh guidelines for colleges

As Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) permitted universities to conduct examinations during Unlock period, University Grants Commission (UGC) on Tuesday issued revised guidelines for exams and academic calendar in view of Coronavirus pandemic. Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal has confirmed that final year examinations will w be conducted in September.

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MHA on Monday wrote to Union Higher Education Secretary, highlighting that final Term Examinations are to be compulsorily conducted as per UGC guidelines and as per SOP approved by Health Ministry. 

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Several states cancel University exams

news for conducting final examinations in September came at time when several states cancelled university examinations in wake of Coronavirus pandemic. On Saturday, Rajasthan and Punjab Government cancelled all undergraduate and postgraduate exams for all universities, colleges, technical institutes. On or hand, Gujarat, UP, Delhi had favoured postponing exams and individual varsities are deciding on new dates. Most states stated inability to conduct exams safely due to COVID-19 crisis.

On a Higher Secondary level, ICSE board exams for Class X and XII were also cancelled, after CBSE board too called off its remaining Class X and XII board examinations. results were anunced based on internal assessment. While ICSE said that exams will be held at a later date for students, CBSE provided Class XII students with option of sitting for exam at a later date.

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