HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal in a live discussion today (Source: Screengrab)
“Final exam to honge hi (will definitely take place),” said the Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank today during a live interaction with higher education institutes across India. He was joined by chairpersons of NAAC and UGC. Talking about one of the most pressing issues, the HRD minister clarified that the term-end exams will take place for final year students.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) had suggested conducting examinations for all students in July, however, the HRD minister said that if the situation does not improve by July due to coronaviruses, first-year students will be given internal Can be promoted depending on the environment. Evaluation. Similarly, intermediate year or semester students can be promoted by giving 50 percent weightage in internal assessment and 50 percent past academic performance.
However, for final year students, the minister said that term-end examination will be conducted. "If the situation does not improve by July, new dates or methods of examinations can be thought of, but the exam will be for final year students,” he said.
The UGC had suggested earlier that colleges can also innovate in their assessment parameters. This has lead to several universities and colleges to opt for online mode of examination. Students from across India have been opposing final-year exams claiming lack of infrastructure, incomplete courses among others. Further, most universities have announced to hold exams online. This has not gone down well with teachers or students. Further, students also fear the delay in getting degrees which in turn can impact their joining their jobs.
The exam will be held in July amid tight security and hygiene concerns. Suggestions are also being sought from the Ministry of Home Affairs in this regard. He also said that if students have complaints then they can reach COVID-19 Task Force of UGC. Colleges and universities have been asked to conduct their own task force so that issues caused by the pandemic can be resolved quickly. As per the academic calendar proposed by the UGC, classes will begin from August for enrolled students, and from September new batches will begin.
“Final exam to honge hi (will definitely take place),” said the Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank today during a live interaction with higher education institutes across India. He was joined by chairpersons of NAAC and UGC. Talking about one of the most pressing issues, the HRD minister clarified that the term-end exams will take place for final year students.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) had suggested conducting examinations for all students in July, however, the HRD minister said that if the situation does not improve by July due to coronaviruses, first-year students will be given internal Can be promoted depending on the environment. Evaluation. Similarly, intermediate year or semester students can be promoted by giving 50 percent weightage in internal assessment and 50 percent past academic performance.
However, for final year students, the minister said that term-end examination will be conducted. "If the situation does not improve by July, new dates or methods of examinations can be thought of, but the exam will be for final year students,” he said.
The UGC had suggested earlier that colleges can also innovate in their assessment parameters. This has lead to several universities and colleges to opt for online mode of examination. Students from across India have been opposing final-year exams claiming lack of infrastructure, incomplete courses among others. Further, most universities have announced to hold exams online. This has not gone down well with teachers or students. Further, students also fear the delay in getting degrees which in turn can impact their joining their jobs.
The exam will be held in July amid tight security and hygiene concerns. Suggestions are also being sought from the Ministry of Home Affairs in this regard. He also said that if students have complaints then they can reach COVID-19 Task Force of UGC. Colleges and universities have been asked to conduct their own task force so that issues caused by the pandemic can be resolved quickly. As per the academic calendar proposed by the UGC, classes will begin from August for enrolled students, and from September new batches will begin.
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