Closed campuses, delayed exams leave students in UP jittery

The UP government’s decision to extend Covid-induced closure of all educational institutions till February 6 has created a sense of restlessness among students, especially those pursuing higher studies, as they fear it will lead to delay in exams and subsequently the academic session as well. University of Lucknow will review Covid situation on January 31 and then take a final decision on exams, said vice chancellor prof AK Rai What we know so far is that Lucknow University and Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University will review the Covid situation on January 31 and take a call on examination dates accordingly as per the state government guidelines, said prof Alok Kumar Rai, vice chancellor of Lucknow University who was also given the additional charge of vice chancellor of KMC University last week. “It was also proposed in the meeting that the varsity exams will start from February 5 in accordance with Covid guidelines and as per government instructions,” said Tanu Dang, media in-charge of KMC Language University. When asked if exam will be held online or offline, Dang said, “Preparations will be made for both but exams will be conducted as per government guidelines.” Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University has decided to postpone first and second year semester exams, scheduled in February, to March in view of the pandemic, said vice chancellor professor Pradeep Kumar Mishra. Lucknow University University of Lucknow will review Covid situation on January 31 and then take a final decision on semester exam, said vice chancellor prof AK Rai.