UGC Guidelines for Examinations 2020 issued to tide over corona crisis; Top 5 highlights

UGC Guidelines for Examinations 2020: In view of Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued guidelines for examinations 2020 and academic calendar for the universities. The UGC Guidelines were issued in presence of Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' in New Delhi yesterday.  

In view of the COVID-19 lockdown, the UGC had constituted an Expert Committee to deliberate and make recommendations on the issues related to the Examinations and the Academic Calendar to avoid academic loss and take appropriate measures for the future of students. The Expert Committee was headed by Prof. RC Kuhad, Former Member, UGC and Vice Chancellor, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana along with other members. The Commission at its meeting held on 27th April 2020 accepted the Report of the Committee and approved the Guidelines on Examinations and Academic Calendar.

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Top 5 Highlights of UGC Guidelines

1] University may chart out its own plan of action taking into consideration the issues pertaining to COVID – 19 Pandemic.

2] Universities may adopt alternative and simplified modes and methods of examinations to complete the process in shorter period of time .

3] Universities may adopt efficient and innovative modes of examinations by reducing the time from 3 hours to 2 hours.

4] 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.

5] The UGC will establish a Help Line for monitoring student grievances related to examinations and academic activities during COVID-19 pandemic.