UGC: Refusing to accede on the deadline for conducting the final year examinations till September 30, University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the decision was taken “after due deliberation by taking into account and balancing all relevant factors”.
An affidavit filed in the court, the UGC said its circular was issued to “protect the academic future of students” while keeping in mind their “health and safety”.
Meanwhile the UGC said, “The nature of examinations conducted by the CBSE, the ICSE or the ICAI…are very different from those that are the subject matter of the UGC guidelines. In the present case, the UGC is concerned with final year/terminal semester examinations which will have a lasting and indelible effect on the academic credibility, career opportunities and future progress of the students.”
Also the UGC on Thursday filed before the SC stating that the purpose of helding final year examinations by September 30 is to ensure students’ studies do not get slowdown next year.
Now the apex court will hear the matter on Friday.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the UGC, said “let nobody be under the impression that final exams will be stayed because Supreme Court is hearing the case. Students should continue to prepare for their exams”.
The submission was made during a hearing before a Bench led by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar.
