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D.O.No. F. 1- I /2020(SecY) 29th April, 2020

UGC Guidelines on Examinations and Academic Calendar in view of COVID-l9 Pandemic

Respected Madam/Sir,

ln view of the Covid-l9 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, the University Grants Commission
issues related to the
constituted an Expert Committee to deliberate and make recommendations on the
measures
Examinations and the Academic Calendar for avoiding academic loss and taking appropriate
in the interest of students. The Expert Committee interacted with the stakeholders such as Vice-
Chancellors of the universities, Principals of the colleges and academia through
various electronic
means such as email, phone, WhatsApp, online meetings etc. and submitted its
Report to the UGC.

"Guidelines
Based on the recommendations of the Expert Committee, the Commission has developed,
on Examinations and Academic Calendar for the Universities in View of COVID-I9
Pandemic and
The UGC Guidelines
Subsequent Lockdown" A copy ofthe same is enclosed for your ready reference.
are advisory in nature, important dimensions related to examinations, academic calendar,
"ou.iing the universities. The
admissions, online teaching-learning and provide flexibility for adoption by
manner.
universities may adopt I adapt and implement these Guidelines uniformly in a transparent

In view of the location and diversity of universities and colleges, their level of preparedness'.residential
status ofthe students, status of COVID-19 pandemic spread in different
regions / state and other factors,
may chart out a-plan for
the universities, after making a comprehensive assessment of all such factors,
the examinations and the acidemic talendar, to deal with any sort of exigency.
It is reiterated that the
highest priority to
universities should keep in view the best interests of all the stakeholders, giving
while adopting and
health and safety of all concerned, following the protocols for preventive measures,
implementing the Guidelines.

With kind regards,

Yours siqcerely

Encl.: As Above.
Jain)
To
1 The Vice Chancellors of all Universities
2. The Principals of all Colleges

Copy for kind information to:

1. The Principal Secretary/Secretary to the Governors of all States/Lt. Governors of all Union
Territories.
2. The Principal Secretary/Secretary, Department of Higher Education, n State all
Governments/Union Territories.
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