Final semester examinations of undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by universities and autonomous colleges in the State would be conducted by September 30 and results would be declared by October 31.
A decision in this regard was taken during a meeting of Vice-Chancellors and Principals through a videoconference on Monday.
As per the UGC guidelines, the examinations can be held in offline/online/blended/multiple choice/open book/OMR mode. The decision in connection with the mode of exam would be decided by the respective universities and colleges.
Adhering to the UGC guidelines, a decision was taken in the meeting to hold a special exam in December 2020 for the students who cannot appear for it.
Back Paper exams of final semester students would also be conducted and results would be declared by October 31.
Higher Education Minister Arun Sahoo and Secretary Saswat Mishra and Vice-Chairperson of Higher Education Council Ashok Das attended the meeting.