In a major u-turn by the Union HRD Ministry on Monday, it announced that final-year examinations in universities will have to be conducted by September-end, deferring the schedule from July in view of the COVID-19 situation. The decision by the HRD Ministry came following a nod from the Ministry of Home Affairs to conduct the exams as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
UGC uploaded revised guidelines to conduct the final year university examinations. Here Are The revised Guidelines:
1. Mode of Terminal Semester/ Final Year Examinations (2019-20)
The universities are required to complete the examinations by the end of September 2020 in offline (pen & paper)/ online/ blended (online + offline) mode following the prescribed protocols/ guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Provision of Examination through Special Chance
In case a student of terminal semester/ final year is unable to appear in the examination conducted by the University for whatsoever the reason(s) may be, he/she may be given opportunity to appear in special examinations for such course(s)/ paper(s), which may be conducted by the university as and when feasible, so that the student is not put to any inconvenience/ disadvantage. The above provision shall be applicable only for the current academic session 2019-20 as a one-time measure.
3. Backlog of Papers in Respect of Terminal Semester(s)/ Final Year Students
The students of terminal semester/ final year students having backlog should compulsorily be evaluated by conducting examinations in offline (pen & paper)/ online/blended (online + offline) mode as per feasibility and suitability.
4. The guidelines regarding intermediate semester/ year examinations will remain unchanged as notified on 29th April 2020.
5. The relevant details, if need be, pertaining to the Admissions and Academic Calendar in the universities and colleges shall be issued separately in place of those mentioned in the earlier guidelines issued on 29th April 2020.
6. Notwithstanding the above guidelines regarding the conduct of examination and commencement of next academic session, every university/ institution has to ensure that it is prepared in all aspects to carry out the academic activities following necessary
protocols/guidelines/directions/advisories issued by the Central/State Governments and
MHRD/ UGC from time to time, in view of COVID-19.
How Netizens Are Reacting:
A user wrote, "Not Guidelines of UGC but a cruel joke with students.Don't spoil the lives of students."