UGC and HRD Ministry are Planning to Conduct PhD, MPhil Exams Via Online Mediums in Different Indian Universities.

UGC and the MHRD are planning to conduct PhD, MPhil exams via online mediums in different Indian universities
If the new rule is implemented, internal examinations can be taken online

College Exams Could be Held on Meeting Apps: UGC

Abrupt lockdowns have left students and institutions struggling with important dates and tasks. The University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Human Resource Development Ministry are planning to conduct PhD, MPhil exams via online mediums in different Indian universities. The UGC and the MHRD have also notified concerned universities about this change in plan.

Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said, “Phd, MPhil exams, practicals, viva etc can be conducted through Skype or any other meeting apps.”

The new change will allow colleges and students to conduct examinations without any further delay. If the new rule is implemented, internal examinations can be taken online. Students’ viva tests can also be conducted via Skype or any other similar meeting apps.

A report by IANS claims that the universities will be able to resume regular classes once the lockdown is removed. The report claims classes for the first year will start from September 1 while for the second and third years the classes will start from August 1. However, students of various colleges will still have to appear for basic exams in July.

Source – Livemint