NPU plans offline exams

Daltonganj: Following the directives given by UGC, Nilamber Pitamber University (NPU) has planned to conduct offline examinations keeping in mind the poor internet connectivity in those parts where many of its affiliated colleges are located.
Out of the 30 pending examinations, NPU plans to hold offline papers by maintaining social distancing and other health protocols.
NPU vice-chancellor Ram Lakhan Singh said, “Our university is gearing up for conducting the exams so that students who have been selected for placements in various companies get their degrees.” Singh added, “As per its revised guidelines issued on July 6, the UGC directed the universities to conduct online or offline examinations. We have decided to go for the latter.” Online examinations will not be feasible for NPU’s affiliated colleges in Garhwa, Palamu and Latehar districts where cellular and internet connectivity is poor, Singh said.
There would be strict adherence to safety protocols like adequate sanitisation of examination halls, availability of sanitisers, masks, thermal scanning of examinees and invigilators and maintaining social distancing norms among the examinees and a better bundling of written answer booklets, the VC added.