UGC busts fake news on New Exam Guidelines, says No University Exam Guidelines Issued

UGC Exam Guidelines: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has stated that it has not released any new guidelines for the university examination. It had denied any such claims made regarding the semester or year-end examinations usually held in May or June. UGC clarified in a notice that, “It has come to our notice that an incorrect news regarding UGC guidelines on examinations has been published in the print and digital media”. It further said that “UGC has not yet issued any guidelines on examinations recently and the news is incorrect”.

UGC Official Notice 

As per the official notice of the University Grant Commission issued today 11 May 2021 states, " it has come to our notice that incorrect news regarding UGC guidelines for examination has been published in some print and digital media. Usually had issued guidelines on examinations and academic calendar from time to time during last year. " Further, the UGC notice reads, " UGC wide letter dated 6th May 2021 has requested the universities to keep the offline examinations in abeyance during the month of May 2021. " 

Earlier the UGC had directed the affiliated universities to not conduct any offline examinations in May. It had further said that the online examinations will be held after reviewing the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. The commission stressed in its letter to all universities and colleges that during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of everyone is most important.