Utkal University Releases 6th Semester Examination Dates

Bhubaneswar: The authorities of the Utkal University on Monday announced the dates for the sixth-semester examinations in degree colleges under its affiliation.

As per the released schedule, the 6th-semester examination (regular and back) of the students enrolled in Plus-III Arts/Science/Commerce (Pass & Hons.) (2017 admission batch Regular & 2016 AB Back), will start from July 7, 2020.

All the practical examinations will be held from July 7 to July 13 while the examination of theory papers will be conducted from July 14 to July 23, the notification from the university said.

Strict instructions have been issued to all officials to ensure that prescribed COVID-19 guidelines are strictly adhered during the conduct of the examinations.

In a letter to all colleges affiliated to Utkal University, the examination controller has asked officials that preventive measures like provision for handwash or sanitizers, compulsory use of face mask, adherence to social distancing and regular disinfection are to be undertaken scrupulously while conducting the examinations.

There should not be over-crowding of students and staff members during practical examinations.

College authorities have also been advised to reduce the batch size taking into account the social distancing norms.

Students must be informed well in advance about the examination schedule and they may be instructed to come with face mask, water bottle and hand sanitizer.

The colleges have been asked to keep requisite number of Thermal Scanner(s) so that the existing protocol for scanning of body temperature of the examinees and invigilators is conducted before they are allowed into the examination centres. The thermal scanners can be procured from Development Fund of the college if the scanners are not provided by the concerned District Administration/Urban Local Authority/CDMO.

Clear instructions have been issued to disinfect all classrooms and laboratories before the commencement of the examination.

Edited By: Bikram Keshari Jena

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