While the written examinations have been postponed for all Universities, the practical examinations will be conducted as per schedule.
In wake of the rise in COVID-19 cases in the state, Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy has announced that all University examinations have been postponed indefinitely. The state government had earlier announced that the University examinations will be held after January 20, 2022. However, amid the surge in COVID-19 cases and its variant, the decision has been taken to not hold these examinations. The Minister said that the decision has been taken after consultation with Chief Minister M K Stalin.
He further added that while the written examinations have been postponed for all Universities, the practical examinations will be conducted as per schedule. He also urged students to make use of these holidays to study for the upcoming examinations.
“Students should stay at home and learn what was taught to them. Make use of the study leave for studying”, he said. He also said that if any information is received about colleges conducting written exams, strict action will be taken against them. He also added that a decision about the new dates for the exams will be taken considering the COVID-19 cases in the state.
On January 5, the Tamil Nadu government had announced a new set of restrictions, including night curfew and Sunday lockdowns. It was also announced that there will be no classes for LKG and UKG, and only online classes shall be held for classes 1 to 9. The government has also stated that the physical classes will be conducted for Classes 10 to 12. However, because of upcoming examinations and to ensure that students get vaccinated, all colleges in the state, except medical and paramedical colleges, will be closed till January 20, the government said.
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