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Punjab gives go-ahead for exit classes exams in universities, colleges

After the Supreme Court upheld UGC’s decision to conduct examinations of exit classes (final year exams), the Punjab government Wednesday issued an order allowing universities and colleges to conduct the exams amid the pandemic. The order, however, clarified that universities and colleges have to take all precautions in wake of coronavirus spread and ensure the safety of the students. The order issued by Paramjit Singh, Special Secretary (Higher Education), addressed to the Vice-Chancellors of all the universities in the state, read, “The UGC vide letter dated 6-7-2020 had issued guidelines to conduct the final exam by 30-09-2020. Further, the Supreme Court while disposing the bunch of writ petitions with CWP no. 724 of 2020 video order dated 28-08-2020 also upheld the decision of the UGC to conduct examinations of exit classes before 30th September 2020…” Directing the universities to conduct examinations for exit classes, the order further stated, “All the universities will complete the examination process as well as in the colleges affiliated to them tentatively by October 15, 2020. The UGC has been requested to allow it accordingly…” The order added that “universities will decide on their own about the mode of conduct of examination.”. Read the full article