AP universities prepare for final-year exams
After the University Grants Commission (UGC) made final-year exams compulsory, universities in Andhra Pradesh are now busy chalking about plans to hold examinations. The UGC has set a deadline till September 30 for exams.
Representative imageVISAKHAPATNAM: After the University Grants Commission (UGC) made final-year exams compulsory, universities in Andhra Pradesh are now busy chalking about plans to hold examinations. The UGC has set a deadline till September 30 for exams.
Consequently, universities are chalking out schedules to hold the exams within the given timeframe. Nearly three lakh students are supposed to appear for final-year examinations this year. Even distance education wings of some state varsities have issued exam notifications.
However, a pall of confusion continues to linger over the scheduling of exams as Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Andhra Pradesh.
Prof K Venkata Rao, dean (academic affairs), Andhra University (AU) said that AU will adhere to the UGC guidelines and make necessary preparations.
In a statement issued recently, the UGC mentioned that out of 755 universities, 194 have already conducted examinations whereas 366 institutions are planning to hold exams in August and September.
According to UGC guidelines, if a student is unable to appear for final examinations, the university will have to conduct special examinations when it’s feasible for it.
The UGC however has allowed universities to take a call on whether they wish to conduct intermediate semester or year-end exams. Universities are allowed to plan these exams depending on the Covid-19 situation.
In case of such exams, if things don’t go back to normal, students can be graded on a composite of 50% internal marks and 50% marks from the previous semester. Internal marks can be based on continuous evaluation, prelims, or mid-semester exams or by whatever name that is ascribed to them.
Consequently, universities are chalking out schedules to hold the exams within the given timeframe. Nearly three lakh students are supposed to appear for final-year examinations this year. Even distance education wings of some state varsities have issued exam notifications.
Prof K Venkata Rao, dean (academic affairs), Andhra University (AU) said that AU will adhere to the UGC guidelines and make necessary preparations.
In a statement issued recently, the UGC mentioned that out of 755 universities, 194 have already conducted examinations whereas 366 institutions are planning to hold exams in August and September.
According to UGC guidelines, if a student is unable to appear for final examinations, the university will have to conduct special examinations when it’s feasible for it.
The UGC however has allowed universities to take a call on whether they wish to conduct intermediate semester or year-end exams. Universities are allowed to plan these exams depending on the Covid-19 situation.
In case of such exams, if things don’t go back to normal, students can be graded on a composite of 50% internal marks and 50% marks from the previous semester. Internal marks can be based on continuous evaluation, prelims, or mid-semester exams or by whatever name that is ascribed to them.
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