The new academic session of universities across the country will start in September, a delay of two months due to the lockdown, the University Grants Commission (UGC) told universities on Wednesday.
An UGC committee, in a recommendation, said, "While the new academic session for first-year students starts from September 1, for second- and third-year students this academic session can be started from August 1." UGC had constituted a special committee for when and how to start a new session in universities.
This seven-member committee constituted by the UGC has submitted its report on exam-related issues and academic calendar. Extension of six months be granted to MPhil, PhD students and viva-voice be conducted through video conference, UGC