Mysore varsity gives exams a miss, promotes 1st, 3rd semester pupils

Mysore varsity gives exams a miss, promotes 1st, 3rd semester pupils

S Ramesh TNN

Mysuru:05.12.2020

University of Mysore (UoM) has promoted first and third semester students without conducting final exams this year as per guidelines issued by University Grants Commission (UGC) and the state government. It has also promoted PG students.

Besides promoting students, the varsity also issued marks cards based on internal marks and scores secured in earlier semester examinations.

“This decision not only helps more than one lakh students continue their studies, but will also help them avail scholarships provided by the government under various schemes,” said Prof KM Mahadevan, registrar (evaluation). “The varsity is the first in the state to announce its decision to promote students.”

He said most students have accepted the results. “For students who are unhappy with marks secured, there is a provision for these students to appear for written examination,” Mahadevan said. “This will be conducted separately by the varsity. Students who fail in the comprehensive evaluation process must sit for examinations for respective subjects in the next semester. Students will be allowed to carry forward backlog subjects as well.”

The varsity also successfully conducted final year PG, UG and KSET exams. For the few students who failed to appear for final year degree exams in the wake of the pandemic, the varsity will conduct another exam for them.

The varsity has received over 113 applications from such students who missed final year degree exams. “Exams will be conducted soon and results will be announced for such students after expediting the process and they can also join PG courses,” he said.