Thread by @DrRPNishank

An Expert Committee was set up by @HRDMinistry to assist UGC to address the concerns of university students, regarding academic calendar and examinations.

Following Guidelines on Examinations and Academic Calendar have been approved by @ugc_india today:

👉For intermediate semester/year students, the universities may conduct examinations, after making a comprehensive assessment of their level of preparedness, otherwise grading be done based on the internal evaluation.

@HRDMinistry
@ugc_india
@PIB_India

👉Terminal semester/ year examinations for PG/ UG courses/programs may be conducted by universities as suggested in the academic calendar.

@ugc_india
@HRDMinistry
@AICTE_INDIA
@PIB_India
@DDNewslive
@DDNewsHindi
@MIB_India

👉The universities may conduct Ph.D., M. Phil. and practical examinations and Viva-Voce Examinations through Skype or other meeting apps, and in case of intermediate semesters, the practical examinations may be conducted during the ensuing semesters.

@HRDMinistry
@ugc_india

👉Extension of six months period to the M.Phil. or Ph.D. students.

👉Every University shall establish a cell for handling student grievances related to examinations and academic activities during COVID-19 pandemic and notify effectively to the students.

@HRDMinistry
@ugc_india

👉The UGC will establish a Helpline for monitoring student grievances related to examinations and academic activities during COVID-19 pandemic.

@HRDMinistry
@ugc_india
@PIB_India
@AICTE_INDIA
@DDNewslive
@DDNewsHindi
@MIB_India