Covid-19: Exams of 3.5 lakh students of Chaudhary Charan Singh University postponed to May 4

MEERUT: The examinations of 3.5 lakh students of Chaudhary Charan Singh University that were scheduled from April 10 onwards have been postponed to May 4 due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Meerut. The district reported 256 Covid-19 cases on Monday — the highest single-day spike this year.
CCSU vice-chancellor NK Taneja said, “The decision to postpone the exams to May 4 was taken in the backdrop of the increasing Covid-19 cases, while a decision on whether the exams will be further postponed will be taken before May 4.”
Though the exams have been postponed, the college will remain open and online classes will be conducted as per schedule.Meanwhile, the teachers have been instructed to complete the syllabus. Besides, the viva voce that was earlier scheduled to be conducted online will now be held offline after the university reopens.
“Many teachers and students have tested positive for Covid-19 at various exam centres. The move is taken to ensure that the cases do not spread further. Meanwhile, instructions have also been given to the staff to sensitise people about Covid-19 vaccination so that more and more people get vaccinated,” added Taneja.