BIHAR VARSITIES GEAR UP TO CLEAR PENDING EXAMS NEXT MONTH AFTER UGC NOTICE

PATNA: In light of the University Grant Commission (UGC)’s recent directive to varsities for clearing pending exams by August 31, varsities in the state are gearing up with several of them expediting examination form-filling process so that exams can be conducted soon after the government’s permission.

Last week, the UGC asked all varsities and colleges to compulsorily conduct exams for final year students by August 31, and complete admission process for new academic session by September 30. The new academic session will begin October 1.

Officials of Patna University (PU) on Monday said arrangements have been done for conducting final exams in August. “Online examination form filling process is going on. Students of undergraduate (UG) vocational courses will complete the process by July 24 while those of postgraduate (PG) courses by August 5. The varsity has chalked out plan for conducting exams in a phased manner,” said Anil Kumar, dean of students’ welfare.

He said they are waiting for the government’s permission for conducting exams in physical mode. “If the government allows conducting offline exam in the next phase of unlock after August 6, we will soon announce exam schedule and clear pending exams,” Kumar said.

Similarly, Patliputra University (PPU) and Magadh University have geared up to conduct pending exams. “Online registration and exam form filling process for UG and PG courses is under process. We are hopeful to get relaxations in August for conducting conventional exam,” said a PPU official.

Meanwhile, Patna Women’s College (PWC) Monday began online entrance tests for admission in Masters in Computer Applications. The exam for the bachelors course will be held Tuesday. PWC will finish entrance tests for all regular and vocational courses by August 2.