In the past, earlier on March 24, the University of Mumbai (MU) informed that it is to conduct the examinations for the final-semester online in view of the pandemic and the rising number of cases of coronavirus.
Moreover, the varsity announced that the examination will be conducted at the college level with multiple choice questions for traditional courses and descriptive questions for the vocational courses.
Meanwhile, in wake of the second wave of pandemic coinciding with the annual examinations period, Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, Provost - HSNC University, stated, "The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the education sector like many other sectors in the economy. This has forced all the educational intuitions to shift modes of communication and examination on digital platforms under strict lockdowns. However, with the gradual reopening of the economy and with the examination period being right around the corner, HSNC University will take a cautious approach of holding examinations in a blended manner.”
Further explaining he added that "The practical examinations will be physically conducted in the laboratories, wherein batches of students will be scheduled to appear for exams in a staggered manner keeping in mind all due COVID-19 precaution and safety measures in place. The theory examinations will be kept on the online mode in the backdrop of pandemic led restrictions."
On the other hand, as the challenges to conduct an examination during a pandemic becomes twofold, the state government and the education department were earlier reported to be working on an initiative titled ParikshaKoTaiyar to make board exams smooth and safe for students. Moreover, as part of the initiative, the state board is likely to announce certain guidelines on the same this year.
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