The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a new set of guidelines for the functioning of colleges and universities in view of the the prevailing situation arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic. The UGC has issued the examination guidelines and academic calendar for the new session of 2021-22, according to which the first-year classes will begin on or before October 1. The deadline for filling the vacant seats is October 31.
The UGC has asked all the universities and colleges to complete the undergraduate and postgraduate admissions processes by September 30. According to the new guidelines, the documents for the new admissions can be submitted by December 31, 2021. In case the result of the qualifying examination (Class 12) is delayed, the higher education institutions will have the option to start the new academic session from October 18.
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According to the UGC notice, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education institutions may plan for classes, breaks, examinations, semester breaks, and other events from October 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022 by following necessary protocols/guidelines/directives/advisories issued by the Central/State Governments and competent authorities from time to time.
The UGC has also directed the universities to not charge any migration fees, cancellation fees or any sort of miscellaneous charges keeping the financial hardship of Parents' in mind during the time of Pandemic.
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