Find Ways To End Uncertainty Over Holding Examinations: Maha CM To Universities

Mumbai: Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Udhav Thackeray has asked vice-chancellors of non-agricultural universities of the state to find alternatives to put an end to the unpredictability over delayed academic exams.

During a video conference, which was attended by Higher and Technical Education Minister, Uday Samant, the Chief Minister said, “University exams should be held while keeping in mind that no student is infected with the virus. Everything has moved forward because of the coronavirus crisis. Even the financial year has moved on. Therefore, various proposals are being prepared as to when to start the next academic year. But now the issue of ending the uncertainty about the exams will have to be dealt with as a matter of priority. It is becoming clear that the exams are not possible in July.”

He also told the education officials to avoid any kind of discrimination among students as there are many who are not able to study in cities and better educational facilities should reach the tribals as well.

“Emphasis needs to be placed on how to facilitate learning. There should be no injustice as a good student from the rural area could not study in places like Mumbai and Pune due to the situation. Such an arrangement should be made,” he told the Hindustan Times.