Exams
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Centre tells Supreme Court it has allowed UGC to conduct final year university exams
Education | Aug 13, 2020, 09:22 PM ISTAs the final decision on conducting Universities final term exams now depends on Supreme Court as it is hearing petitions, the Centre on Thursday told the top court that it has allowed University Grans Commission (UGC) to conduct final term exams in Universities keeping academic interests of the students
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#JeeNeetPostpone trends on Twitter as students continue to demand postponement of exams
Higher Studies | Aug 12, 2020, 01:05 PM ISTMedical and engineering students from across the country are demanding the postponement of JEE Mains and NEET 2020 exams, amid the constant spike in coronavirus cases. Taking the social media by storm students are asking authorities to put on hold the upcoming JEE Main 2020, NEET 2020 and JEE Advanced 2020 exams.
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DU online open book exam begins, students complain about difficulty in uploading answer sheets
Education | Aug 10, 2020, 04:41 PM ISTDelhi University's online open book examinations for final-year undergraduate courses began on Monday with many students complaining about receiving two question papers and difficulty in uploading answer sheets. The exams began at 7.30 am and are being held in three shifts.
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Plea for taking law test from home; Delhi HC seeks Centre, NLU consortium stand
Education | Aug 04, 2020, 03:16 PM ISTThe court issued notices to the central government and the NLU, seeking their stand by August 10 on the petition which has sought that the online CLAT exams be allowed to be undertaken from home.
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Kashmir University postpones MBBS examinations after students' protest
Education | Aug 03, 2020, 03:19 PM ISTThe Kashmir University on Monday announced that the MBBS examinations will be postponed till further notice. According to the varsity, the fresh dates for the deferred examinations will be notified separately, later.
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Assam University announces offline examination amid COVID-19 situation
Education | Jul 31, 2020, 05:54 PM ISTThe Assam University has announced to conduct offline examinations from September 8 amid coronavirus pandemic. According to the notice issued by the varsity on July 22, offline exams for terminal semesters of affiliated colleges will be held after the re-opening of the campus.
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Jammu & Kashmir: MBBS students demand postponement of exams citing pandemic and 2G issues
Education | Jul 31, 2020, 11:39 AM ISTThe MBBS students from the University of Jammu and University of Kashmir are demanding postponement of their examinations citing the difficulties of coronavirus pandemic and slow internet.
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Cancel CBSE Compartment exams, award grace marks, students demand
Education | Jul 30, 2020, 07:19 PM ISTStudents who have failed in Class 10 and Class 12 exams conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) are demanding cancellation of their compartment examinations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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English barrier: Hyderabad man clears class 10 exams after 33 years, thanks to...
India | Jul 30, 2020, 12:46 PM ISTCoronavirus pandemic turned out to be a blessing for 51-year-old Md Nooruddin, a resident of Hyderabad. Nooruddin cleared his 10th class examination after attempting for 33 years. Due to the COVID-19 situation, the Telangana government had decided to pass all those students who applied for the 10th class examination.
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Cancel FMGE exams, allow us to serve in fight against COVID-19, foreign medical graduates say
Education | Jul 25, 2020, 06:19 PM ISTThe chorus to defer various examinations in the country is growing louder. Now, the foreign medical graduates have also sought postponement or cancellation of the FMGE examination scheduled to be conducted on August 31. They are seeking licenses to be able to serve amid the COVID-19 crisis in India at the earliest.
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COMEDK UGET 2020 exam to be held on August 19. Check details
Higher Studies | Jul 25, 2020, 02:24 PM ISTCOMEDK UGET 2020: The COMEDK UGET entrance exam will be held in two shifts. The first shift will be held from 9 am to 12 noon and the second shift is from 2 to 5 pm. The total duration of the exam is three hours.
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No exams, promotion based on past performance: BHU final-year students' demand
Higher Studies | Jul 24, 2020, 09:00 PM ISTStorming social media, students have been tweeting using #NoBHUExamInCovid. The hashtag speaks for itself. BHU students are demanding cancellation of their final-year exams. They seek to be promoted on the basis of their previous performances.
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Maharashtra allows oral exams for Class 9, Class 11. Check date
Education | Jul 23, 2020, 01:22 PM ISTA government resolution (GR) issued on Monday said in view of the COVID 19 pandemic, a re-examination will not be possible for these students. It said the oral examination should be held by calling the students to the school or through video conference.
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UGC exam guidelines: Supreme Court to hear students' plea on cancellation of exams in next 2 days
Education | Jul 23, 2020, 02:40 PM ISTThe Supreme Court on Thursday heard a petition by students challenging University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines on conducting final year university exams. Hearing the arguments, Justice Rao stated that a bench led by Justice Ashok Bhushan will take up the pleas challenging UGC guidelines in the next two days.
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No postponement of KCET exams; asymptomatic COVID-19 students also allowed to write exam
Higher Studies | Jul 21, 2020, 08:28 PM ISTDespite strong opposition from students, the Karnataka government has decided to go ahead with KCET Exams. Asymptomatic COVID-19 students will also be able to write the exams. The development was confirmed by Dr. Ashwathnarayan, Deputy CM, and the Higher Education Minister of Karnataka.
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UGC guidelines challenged in Supreme Court as students seek relief
Higher Studies | Jul 19, 2020, 07:37 PM ISTThe guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) have been challenged in the Supreme Court. At least 31 students from various universities in 13 states and one union territory moved the top court Saturday.
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UGC Exam Guidelines: Keeping a close eye on suggestions from students, says HRD Minister | Exclusive
Higher Studies | Jul 20, 2020, 08:14 AM ISTIndia TV Digital spoke to HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, placing all concerns raised by students, especially the opposition to UGC guidelines, before him. The minister is at the helm of education affairs in the country.
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Girls outshine boys in Manipur Class 12 board exams
India | Jul 18, 2020, 07:46 AM ISTGirls outshone boys in all the three streams -- science, arts and commerce -- in the Class 12 board exams conducted by the Manipur government, officials said on Friday.
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UGC guidelines challenged in Bombay High Court; cancellation of final-year exams sought
Higher Studies | Jul 17, 2020, 07:49 PM ISTGuidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) have been challenged in the Bombay High Court. A students' union and five final-year law students have moved a petition before the court. The guidelines mandated the universities to conduct final-year examinations before September 30.
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Telangana to follow UGC, AICTE guidelines for final year exams
Education | Jul 17, 2020, 10:38 AM ISTChief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao announced at a meeting with senior officials that the decision was taken to uphold academic sanctity.