Assam Science & Technology University (ASTU) postpones semester exams; New dates soon

ASTU semester exams were scheduled to begin on May 17 in offline mode. However, the University decided to defer the exams considering the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in the number of cases.

ASTU Exams Postponed! The Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) postponed all the examinations scheduled to be held in May 2021. The revised schedule and the mode of exams for the postponed exams will be announced by the university later. ASTU semester exams were scheduled to begin from May 17 in offline mode. However, the University decided to defer the exams considering the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in the number of cases. An official statement released by ASTU said, “It is for information to all concerned that all the scheduled examinations in the month of May 2021 under the Assam Science and Technology University are hereby postponed and the new schedule and the mode of examinations will be notified in due course of time.”

Earlier, the university released standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the students and the institutions for holding the May 2021 exams. The university also informed about the practical exams as it said that, “practical, drawing, laboratory and studio exams will be conducted as per the date sheet issued by individual colleges”.

According to ASTU guidelines on COVID-19, students must carry a personal hand sanitizer, mask, drinking water bottle to the exam halls. The University also asked the students with COVID-19 symptoms, the university to self-isolate and report it to the Principals of the institutions. ASTU had also asked the institutions to sanitise the exam halls and other common areas and the examination-in-charge must ensure that the seating arrangements in the exam hall be made keeping in mind social distancing norms.

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