In view of the present situation due to Covid-19 pandemic, Mizoram University (MZU) has postponed the undergraduate (UG) examinations in the state. The decision has been taken following appeals by student bodies and Mizoram Principals Council.
Earlier, the undergraduate semester examinations were scheduled to be held from August 10 to August 14.
Mizoram University UG exams 2020: New dates
The exams will be held after September 3. The professional courses like LLB, BSW and BOA examinations will not be held during August 10 to 14 and the papers scheduled during this period will be shifted afterwards, read the official notification released by the varsity.
Meanwhile, there is no change in the conduct of examinations in respect of MCA and BCA, which will be held as per scheme from August 10, the notification said.
Earlier, the university had said that examinations for UG even semester for 6th semester and repeaters for all semester and professional courses will begin from August 10.
Why exams have been postponed?
On Sunday, two apex student bodies of Mizoram, Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) and Mizo Students Union (MSU) on Sunday asked Mizo University to postpone the UG exams in the state following surge in coronavirus cases.
In a letter addressed to MZU vice chancellor, MZP said that due to rise in Covid-19 cases in the state and lockdowns are being imposed in several localities of Aizawl. It is in the best interest of the students to sit for the university examination slated for August 10, the letter read.
Courtesy: INDIA TODAY
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