SC rules that final year examinations for college/ university students have to be held. But states under Disaster Management Act can postpone exams in view of the pandemic.
The Supreme Court on Friday said that states and universities cannot promote students without holding final year exams by September 30. Upholding the UGC decision to hold final year exams, a bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan said if any state feels they can't conduct exams by that date, they must approach the UGC for new dates to hold the exam.
The court has ruled that the students cannot be promoted without final year exams. However, the deadlines can be altered and states can approach UGC to postpone examinations.
