No offline exams in May, UGC directs Universities

The University Grants Commission has asked all the universities and colleges to not conduct offline exams in May, however online exams can be conducted after accessing local conditions. The University Grants Commission has asked universities not to conduct offline exams in May and decide on conducting online exams after assessing local conditions.

The University Grants Commission has directed all universities not to conduct offline exams in the month of May amid the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the commission has allowed universities to organise online exams. The UGC mentioned in its letter to all universities and colleges that during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the health and safety of everyone is most important.