Maharashtra University of Health Sciences postpones final-year MD, MS exams

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences postpones final-year MD, MS exams

1 min read171 Views Comment FOLLOW US
Anum
Anum Ansari
Assistant Manager – Content
New Delhi, Updated on May 10, 2021 11:45 IST

The MUHS semester exams have also been postponed by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research following the advisory issued by the central government to utilize the services of the resident doctors (final year students) in the COVID-19 ward until the first-year batch joins.

MUHS Exams Postponed! The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) postponed its final-year MD and MS exams for the academic session 2021. The University has scheduled the exams to begin on June 24 but now the same has been postponed until further notice. According to the source, the decision has been taken considering the health and safety of students and staff members amid the increasing number of COVID-19 cases. While the revised schedule of the postponed exams will be out soon, students are advised to stay tuned with Shiksha.com for all the latest updates.

The MUHS semester exams have also been postponed by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research following the advisory issued by the central government to utilize the services of the resident doctors (final year students) in the COVID-19 ward until the first-year batch joins.

As the NEET PG has been postponed for at least three months, and aspirants have been asked to join COVID-19 duties, there is no certainty regarding when the first-year junior residents doctors would join the college. Earlier, MUHS had deferred the undergraduate semester exams. The exams were scheduled to begin on April 19. State Medical Education Minister Amit V Deshmukh had said that the exam will now be held in June.

Meanwhile, the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) also released an official notification stating the postponement of the Postgraduate Examinations for Broad Specialty Courses (MD/MS/Diploma). Earlier, WBUHS scheduled the PG exams to be conducted from May 6, 2021. According to the official notice, in reference to the Communication of the Director of Medical Education to the Officiating Vice-Chancellor, WBUHS and NMC Advisory for all Medical colleges regarding Final Year Postgraduate students, it is hereby notified to all concerned Students/Teachers/Guardians, “the Examination scheduled to start from May 6, 2021, is being deferred for a period of two months or till further orders, considering the present Covid-19 pandemic situation.”

Read More:

Follow Shiksha.com for latest education news in detail on Exam Results, Dates, Admit Cards, & Schedules, Colleges & Universities news related to Admissions & Courses, Board exams, Scholarships, Careers, Education Events, New education policies & Regulations.
To get in touch with Shiksha news team, please write to us at news@shiksha.com

About the Author
author-image
Anum Ansari
Assistant Manager – Content

"Writing is not about accurate grammar, it's about the honest thoughts you put in it". Having a versatile writing style, Anum loves to express her views and opinion on different topics such as education, entertainme... Read Full Bio