Centre's July 1 move to decide varsity exams: Punjab CM

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government will take a decision on conducting of examinations in universities and colleges in the state after June 30, in line with the fresh guidelines expected from the Centre in this regard on July 1. This was clarified by CM Amarinder Singh during his Facebook Live programme on Saturday evening.
In response to several questions on the issue of exams, with a large number of students urging promotions be allowed in universities and colleges without exams this year in view of the unprecedented Covid crisis, the CM said the decision was not in the state government's hands.
Amarinder pointed out that all universities and colleges in Punjab are directly or indirectly affiliated to the University Grants Commission . As such, their systems and processes were guided by the UGC, he said.
The UGC is expected to issue fresh guidelines on the issue of conduct of exams on July 1, based on the central government's decisions after Lockdown 5.0/Unlock 1.0 ends on June 30, the CM said.