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Varsities must ensure safety before holding online exams: UGC

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New Delhi, May 11: Amid the current coronavirus crisis across the country, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has said universities must take care of the on-ground situation before deciding on holding online examinations.
According to the UGC, before conducting online examinations, the Covid-19 guidelines set by the state and Central governments should be strictly adhered to. The safety of students and teachers must be given primary importance during the pandemic.
It has urged universities across the country to keep their campus premises safe from COVID. The UGC has said universities should encourage students and other staff to get vaccinated.
UGC Chairman D.P. Singh has written a letter to universities across the country over tackling Covid-19. The letter said universities should remain united in the fight against the coronovirus pandemic.
In the letter addressed to all vice-chancellors of universities and principals of colleges, the UGC Chairman has said to overcome the Covid-19 crisis, higher educational institutions should be remain in touch with students, teachers, education staff, officials and their family members. (IANS)

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