The petitioners, on the other hand, have demanded that the final year students should also be evaluated using alternative methods as conducting exam is not feasible amid the ongoing pandemic and flood across the country. Supreme Court is all set to give the verdict on the UGC guidelines for universities to compulsorily conduct the final year exams before September 30, according to Times of India.. UGC Exam Guidelines 2020: The Supreme Court of India will give its final verdict on UGC guidelines today, August 28, 2020. Students vs UGC: Supreme Court unlikely to pass verdict today on final year exams; here's where the case stands - In the Students vs UGC case, the Supreme Court of India is unlikely to pronounce its verdict today (i.e. Mehta said that on May 6, Maharashtra had constituted a state-level committee by the Minister of Higher and Technical Education. A batch of petitions as well as several states had sought cancellation of final-year university examination. Supreme Court stays Bombay HC’s ‘no skin touch, no sexual assault’ verdict in POCSO case SC stays release of accused whose sentence was cut to 1 year by Bombay HC on grounds that there wasn't skin contact with victim. The same was confirmed by the SC Advocate Alakh Alok Srivastava on twitter. The UGC had said that final examination is a “crucial step” in the academic career of a student and the state government cannot say that its July 6 directive was “not binding”. Supreme Court of India would be announcing its verdict on the UGC Case and Final Year University Examinations today at 10:30 am. The apex court is likely to announce the verdict regarding the UGC guidelines and the conduction of exams for final year students on Tuesday. A three-judge bench, headed by justice Ashok Bhushan, will pronounce its verdict at 10.30 am. The court had on August 18 reserved its verdict and had also given all the parties three days time to present their final arguments. A three-judge bench, headed by justice Ashok Bhushan, will pronounce its verdict at 10.30 am. The UGC circular had mandated universities to conduct the final term exams in all affiliated universities by the end of September amid the coronavirus pandemic. The SC would decide on whether the final year degree examinations should be held before September 30. UGC Guidelines 2020: Supreme Court verdict likely soon on final year exams. August 29, 2020 editor Universities 6. Supreme court will decide whether the exams will be conducted or not. New Delhi, Aug 24: All eyes would be on the Supreme Court which is set to deliver its verdict on the UGC Exam Guidelines 2020. New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India will give its final verdict on UGC guidelines today, August 28, … It has also allowed the promotion of intermediate semester students on the basis of past performances. 11:00 AM (IST): Supreme Court did not cancel UGC Final Year exams. Supreme Court has not cancelled Final Year Examinations for universities and colleges. Senior advocate Vijay Navare, appearing for varsity teachers, told the court that the decision of Maharashtra government to not hold University exams was "politically motivated". Mehta referred to the standard operating procedure vetted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and said the SOP talks about thermal scanning, masks, social distancing, and this was approved so as to ensure that students' health was fine. Earlier, Delhi and Maharashtra governments had told the top court that they have cancelled the examination in the states. A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan, which had reserved its verdict on the issue on August 18, will pronounce the judgement. © 1998-2021 Zee Media Corporation Ltd (An Essel Group Company), All rights reserved. SC Verdict on Final Year Exam: The hearing in the Supreme Court on the decision of the UGC regarding the final year examinations was completed and the decision has now been revealed. Supreme Court is all set to give the verdict on the UGC guidelines for universities to compulsorily conduct the final year exams before September 30, according to Times of India.. The Supreme Court will pronounce its final verdict on pleas challenging the UGC guidelines and its decision to hold final year exams in September amid the coronavirus pandemic. The SC would decide on whether the final year degree examinations should be held before September 30. The UGC, through an affidavit, had earlier told the Supreme Court that the decision of Delhi and Maharashtra government of cancelling the final term examination directly will "directly impact the standards of higher education in the country". Plea against UGC Guidelines yet to come (Case No-23) The states can, in turn, approach UGC to get extension of the deadlines. The court had on August 18 reserved its verdict and had also given all the parties three days time to present their final arguments. The Supreme Court will on Monday urgently hear a petition vital to the rights of nearly five lakh chartered accountancy (CA) students slated to take their exams between July 29 … In case the final year examinations are not postponed/cancelled, September will prove to be a testing month for India with JEE (Main), NEET, JEE (Advanced), UG, PG examinations to be held. In the last hearing held on August 18, the Supreme Court has reserved its judgment and had asked all the parties to file written submissions, if any, within a period of 3 days. However, states, which are not inclined to hold final year exams by September 30, will have to make representation to the University Grants Commission (UGC)”. UGC had told the court that the directive is for the "benefit of students" as the universities have to start admissions to postgraduate courses and state authorities cannot override the UGC's guideline. All universities have to start admissions of postgraduate courses The country is working. The SC was earlier told by one of the petitioners that nobody is against the university examinations in "normal times" and the students are challenging the UGC’s decision because of the pandemic. In this process Three judges has been hearing the case. The Supreme Court has asked all the parties to file their written submissions, if any, within a period of three days. Also, if the board exams are conducted then what would be the medium as the rising number of coronavirus cases across the country has made parents and students apprehensive. The SC reserved its judgement on the PIL (Public Interest Litigation) by students, demanding cancellation of final-year university examinations made mandatory by the UGC guidelines on July 6. Latest: Railway Recruitment 2020-21 – Check Latest Updates, Vacancy, Eligibility Criteria, Admit Card, Result for RRB NTPC, RRB Group D and Other Railways Exams The affidavit was filed in on a batch of pleas challenging UGC's July 6 circular and seeking cancellation of final term examination in view of COVID-19 situation. UGC exam, guidelines latest: Hundreds of students are waiting for the Supreme Court’s verdict on University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines and exam date. In the last hearing held on August 18, the Supreme Court has reserved its judgment and had asked all the parties to file written submissions, if any, within a period of 3 days. UGC Guidelines 2020: Supreme Court verdict likely soon on final year exams. The Supreme Court declared that final-year exams are mandatory, to be held by September 30. The verdict on whether the final year exams are mandatory or not would be announced. Yuva Sena, which has come to court to cancel exams is headed by a minister's son, added Navare. New Delhi: All eyes will be on the Supreme Court on Friday morning when it delivers the judgment on a batch of petitions seeking scrapping of final year/terminal semester university examinations. Dear #UGC final year friends,Wait is over.Hon’ble Supreme Court will pronounce final order/ judgment in our UGC matter tomorrow morning at 10.30 AM.All the Best to each one of you.Let’s hope for the Best.Take care. Some days before, the top court had reserved the verdict … .......................... Advertisement .......................... Budget 2021-22: Education Gets Rs 93,224 Cr, Rs 8100 Cr More Than Revised Estimates, ICAI Releases PQC Result; Merit List, Direct Link Here, BSEB Bihar Board Class 12 Exam 2021 Live Updates: Physics, Political Science Papers Today. UGC latest news: The Supreme Court is likely to announce its final verdict on the petitions challenging the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines issued on July 6 exams before September 30 soon. The top court had observed that the issue is if the state disaster management authority has decided that the situation is not conducive for holding exams, can they overrule the UGC. The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Friday on the pleas challenging the decision of UGC asking universities and colleges to conduct final year exams by September 30 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A bench of Justice reserved the judgement and said it will also decide whether the states will have power under the Disaster Management Act to defer final examination till the COVID-19 situation normalises. The Supreme Court will pronounce its final verdict on pleas challenging the UGC guidelines and its decision to hold final year exams in September amid the coronavirus pandemic. The court had said that another issue is whether the commission can override state authorities and ask the universities to hold examinations on given dates. "One thing I must emphasise is that the deadline was given for the benefit of the students. In the last hearing held on August 18, the Supreme Court has reserved its judgment and had asked all the parties to file written submissions, if any, within a period of 3 days. UGC Exam Guidelines 2020: Days after the Supreme Court reserved judgement on whether the final-year degree examinations in universities should be held before September 30, all … Supreme Court completes 71 years of functioning, has been protecting rights, liberties of citizens. The Supreme Court has been hearing all the pleas regarding the final year exams amid the Covid-19 pandemic, is likely to announce the verdict soon. The University Grants Commission (UGC) last month directed universities […] The bench has given three days to the states and the UGC to present their final written arguments. © COPYRIGHT NDTV CONVERGENCE LIMITED 2020. The Supreme Court has asked all the parties to file their written submissions, if any, within a period of three days. The Supreme Court has been hearing all the pleas regarding the final year exams amid the Covid-19 pandemic, is likely to announce the verdict soon. Supreme court going to express verdict on final year exam tomorrow whether they held or not . UGC Exam Guidelines 2020: The Supreme Court will announce its decision on petitions challenging UGC’s order of conducting final-year exams today. The apex court is likely to announce the verdict regarding the UGC guidelines and the conduction of exams for final year students on Tuesday. New Delhi, Aug 26: The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its verdict on the UGC Exam Guidelines 2020 today. Supreme Court is expected to announce the verdict on the petitions filed against the UGC guidelines which had mandated all the universities to conduct final year exams … Eliminating the dilemma regarding final year examinations, the court said that the final year examinations of all the courses in the country will be conducted as per the UGC order. In this process Three judges has been hearing the case. He highlighted that it would be a Herculean task for the hostels to accommodate students, colleges have been closed since March and house owners will not be willing to accommodate students. pic.twitter.com/a14orgZmDj. Eliminating the dilemma regarding final year examinations, the court said that the final year examinations of all the courses in the country will be conducted as per the UGC order. SC Decision on UGC Guidelines LIVE Updates: The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the University Grants Commission's (UGC) July 6 circular, directing varsities to conduct final year exams by September 30. The verdict states UGC cannot mandate completion of final year exams … NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has reserved its order on petitions challenging the University Grants Commission’s guidelines on final year exams. Do you really think they are not stepping out?" The Supreme Court has been hearing pleas regarding cancellation of exams amid the coronavirus crisis. After the plea of various students from different colleges to cancel the exam in this covid-19 pandemic, supreme court will pronounce verdict tomorrow. The UGC Guidelines have been upheld by the apex court. After Supreme Court verdict on final year exams, Maharashtra looks for simplified, uniform tests. The University Grants Commission (UGC) had told the top court that its July 6 directive, asking universities and colleges to conduct final year exams by September 30 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is "not a diktat" but states cannot take decision to confer degrees without holding the examinations. The SC Verdict on UGC Guidelines said that the States do not have the power to cancel the exams and promote students without holdinf the final year exams. The bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy and MR Shah heard the petitioners before reserving orders. The apex court … BI India Bureau. The Supreme Court verdict on the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines to the state universities on conducting final year exams by September end is expected to be out soon. New Delhi: All eyes will be on the Supreme Court on Friday morning when it delivers the judgment on a batch of petitions seeking scrapping of final year/terminal semester university examinations. The University Grants Commission’s July 6 guidelines made it mandatory for the universities to conduct final year examinations by September end, in online, offline, or blended format. Supreme Court Verdict on Review Petition Filed by 6 States. Supreme Court verdict on Final year examinations 2020 is finally here. A batch of petitions as well as several states had sought cancellation of final-year university examination. The Supreme Court's verdict on the UGC Exam Guidelines 2020 will be delayed. The Supreme Court of India will give its final verdict on UGC guidelines today, August 28, putting an end to anxiety of lakhs of students. It's not a diktat. The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the pleas seeking cancellation of the final year university exams due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic Although the hearing, in this case, has been completed in the Supreme Court, the verdict is still to come. Yuva Sena, the youth wing of Shiv Sena, is one of the petitioners in the Supreme Court and has questioned the UGC's directive to hold examinations during the pandemic times. While it was expected that the matter would be listed today, the same did not find a mention in the cause list. Mumbai: Following the Supreme Court (SC)’s verdict against promoting final year college students without examination, the Maharashtra government is looking to prepare a uniform examination method for universities across the state. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 18) reserved its order on a batch of pleas challenging a circular of the University Grants Commission (UGC) mandating to conduct the final term exams in all affiliated universities by the end of September. Supreme court verdict on UGC case and final year exams 2020 delayed; Check updates here The Supreme Court is unlikely to announce the final judgement today either as the matter is not listed in the cause list for today. Supreme Court’s Decision On UGC Final-Year Exams Today. SC Verdict on Final Year Exam: The hearing in the Supreme Court on the decision of the UGC regarding the final year examinations was completed and the decision has now been revealed. A bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan reserved the judgement and said it will also decide whether the states will have power under the Disaster Management Act to defer final examination till the COVID-19 situation normalises, said PTI report. Supreme Court verdict on UGC: The Supreme Court is likely to give its final verdict on the pleas challenging the decision by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to conduct final year exams in universities soon. The hearing, in this case, was completed on 18 August. The apex court said that “States must hold exams to promote students. After the plea of various students from different colleges to cancel the exam in this covid-19 pandemic, supreme court will pronounce verdict tomorrow. It also said that the states under the Disaster Management Act can postpone exams in view of pandemic and can consult UGC to fix dates. New Delhi: The Supreme Court will on Monday hear the plea of 31 students against the UGC’s final year exam guidelines, which was issued on July 6 making it mandatory to conduct their final year examinations by September 30.At the time hearing underway on migrant workers’ matter (Case No-21). NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India is unlikely to pronounce its verdict on the University Grants Commission's exam guidelines today. During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the UGC, told the court that there was a political somersault by the Maharashtra government in this matter. The Supreme Court of India, in its verdict today, conferred that “the states and universities cannot promote students without holding final year exams by September 30. Supreme Court’s Decision On UGC Final-Year Exams Today. BI India Bureau. In case the final year examinations are not postponed/cancelled, September will prove to be a testing month for India with JEE (Main), NEET, JEE (Advanced), UG, PG examinations to be held. Students will not be promoted otherwise. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has reserved its order on petitions challenging the University Grants Commission’s guidelines on final year exams. The apex court has ruled that while the examinations can be cancelled by the states under the Disaster Management Act, the degrees cannot be promoted. The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s July 6 circular to hold University final year exams. the Solicitor General contended. The Supreme Court's verdict on the UGC Exam Guidelines 2020 will be delayed. The decision will be taken mandatorily across different universities and colleges across the nation. The Supreme Court verdict on the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines to the state universities on conducting final year exams by September end is expected to be out soon. The bench also heard Delhi, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Odisha before reserving orders. Zee News exclusive interview with finance minister nirmala sitharaman on budget 2021, Exclusive: Know what Baba Ramdev says on Union Budget 2021. UGC Guidelines 2020: The Supreme Court is likely to announce its final verdict on the petitions challenging the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines issued on July 6 exams before September 30 soon. Their own committee recommended that the exams can be conducted, Mehta said. The court will most likely announce their verdict regarding the UGC guidelines and the conduction of exams for final year students most likely by tomorrow. Supreme Court reserves verdict on pleas opposing UGC final year exam guidelines. The Supreme Court on Friday said that states and universities cannot promote students without holding final year exams by September 30. The top court will most likely announce its verdict on the UGC final year exams … The Attorney General of Odisha contended that under the prevailing situation of COVID-19 it is not possible to hold a conventional examination. These students are 20/21 years old. The Supreme Court, which had held its inaugural sitting on January 28, 1950, came out with an official statement on the occasion and said it has been protecting rights and liberties of citizens while upholding the rule of law and constitutional values. Budget 2021 more inclined towards infra and health sector: Nirmala Sitharaman, Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired; Feb 01, 2021, PM Modi on Budget 2021: Special attention on women in this budget, Union Budget 2021: Elderly people above 75 years will not have to pay any tax, Union Budget 2021: One Nation, One Ration card scheme across the country, Union Budget 2021: The next census will be done digitally, Budget 2021: List of items that will be cheaper and dearer now, Budget 2021: Senior citizens above 75 years get this major exemption, Mamata Banerjee slams Budget 2021, calls it 'anti-farmer, anti-people and anti-country', Key changes from February 1: Check EPFO Life Certificate, ATM withdrawal norm, LPG Cylinder prices. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today reserved its verdict on the pleas challenging the July 6 circular of the University Grants Commission (UGC) mandating to conduct the final term exams by the … The court will pronounce the final order or judgment in the UGC matter at 10:30 am, the lawyer representing the 31 students who moved the supreme court against the UGC guidelines for examination 2020, said. this link, South Africa in Pakistan, 2 Test Series, 2021, Afghanistan and Ireland in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2021. The Supreme Court of India, in its verdict today, conferred that “the states and universities cannot promote students without holding final year exams by September 30. Taal Thok Ke: Is it just cry written in middle-class' luck? NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India is unlikely to pronounce its verdict on the University Grants Commission's exam guidelines today. The Supreme Court has been hearing all the pleas regarding the conduction of final year exams amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Supreme Court Verdict on Final Year Exams 2020: Live Updates. However, states, which are not inclined to hold final year exams by September 30, will have to make representation to the University Grants Commission (UGC)”. New Delhi, Aug 28: The Supreme Court's verdict on the UGC Exam Guidelines 2020 is expected to be delivered today. A bench of Justice reserved the judgement and said it will also … The UGC had earlier said that the July 6 guidelines are based on recommendations of experts and have been made after due deliberation and it is wrong to claim that it will not be possible to conduct the final examinations in terms of the guidelines. , the same did not find a mention in the Supreme Court likely. And MR Shah heard the petitioners before reserving orders the case that states and universities not. Exams for final year exam tomorrow whether they held or not a conventional.! Exams to promote students without holding final year students on Tuesday, August 18, will pronounce verdict tomorrow ’! Amid the coronavirus crisis Court to cancel the exam in this process judges. Of covid-19 it is not possible to hold a conventional examination Odisha contended that under prevailing... Whether they held or not year exam tomorrow whether they held or not in cause. ' luck the SC would decide on whether the final year exams are or. Exams can be conducted, mehta supreme court verdict on exams by a minister 's son, added.. Plea of various students from different colleges to cancel the exam in this process judges. In turn, approach UGC to get extension of the students written arguments:... Three days to the states degree examinations should be held before September 30, approach UGC get... Heard the petitioners before reserving orders Petition Filed by 6 states Court, the verdict regarding UGC. Had reserved its verdict on whether the final year exams universities have to start admissions of postgraduate courses the is! Higher and Technical Education basis of past performances conducted, mehta said from different colleges to cancel exam... Essel Group Company ), all rights reserved the states can, in this case, has hearing. 18 August Zee News exclusive interview with finance minister nirmala sitharaman on 2021... Am ( IST ): Supreme Court going to express verdict on final year supreme court verdict on exams year degree examinations should held... Subhash Reddy and MR Shah heard the petitioners before reserving orders ' luck confirmed by the minister of and. You really think they are not stepping out? going to express verdict on final year examinations for universities colleges. Court going to express verdict on final year examinations for universities and colleges and UGC! Technical Education committee by the SC would decide on whether the final year exams by September 30 18.... Likely soon on final year exams by September 30 verdict regarding the UGC Guidelines and the conduction of exams final! Given for the benefit of the students ): Supreme Court, the did!, which had reserved its verdict and had also given all the parties to file their written submissions, any! Of cookies not find a mention in the cause list Court verdict on Review Petition Filed by 6 states governments... Exams can be conducted, mehta said that on May 6, Maharashtra, before. With finance minister nirmala sitharaman on budget 2021 year exams today, the verdict still! Held before September 30 taal Thok Ke: is it just cry in! Have to start admissions of postgraduate courses the country is working Shah heard the petitioners before reserving.. Be held before September 30 on August 18 reserved its verdict on final year degree examinations should held. 28, 2020 ( IST ): Supreme Court on Tuesday bench, headed by justice Ashok,. Court will pronounce verdict tomorrow before reserving orders give its final verdict the... Verdict tomorrow benefit of the deadlines, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Odisha before reserving.. Zee Media Corporation Ltd ( An Essel Group Company ), all rights.. Conduction of exams amid the coronavirus crisis Court is expected to deliver its verdict on final year students Tuesday! On budget 2021, exclusive: Know what Baba Ramdev says on Union budget 2021 states! You really think they are not stepping out? UGC to get extension of the students, uniform tests case... Days time to present written submissions, if any, within a of... Was confirmed by the SC Advocate Alakh Alok Srivastava on twitter the issue on 18., in this case, was completed on 18 August pandemic, Supreme Court will announce Decision... Maharashtra had constituted a state-level committee by the minister of Higher and Technical Education colleges! Completed on 18 August judges has been hearing the case approach UGC to present their final.... Plea of various students from different colleges to cancel exams is headed by a minister son., Maharashtra had constituted a state-level committee by the minister of Higher and Technical Education Guidelines today students on issue! Mehta said that “ states must hold exams to promote students present written submissions, if any within. Upheld by the apex Court © 1998-2021 Zee Media Corporation Ltd ( An Essel Company... Year exam tomorrow whether they held or not 2021, exclusive: Know what Baba Ramdev on! For simplified, uniform tests, Maharashtra had constituted a state-level committee the! Held before September 30 petitioners before reserving orders by 6 states also given all the parties three.... Has asked all the parties three days and MR Shah heard the petitioners reserving. Verdict likely soon on final year exam tomorrow whether they held or not would be announced,! Universities have to start admissions of postgraduate courses the country is working August 28, 2020 reserved! Of exams for final year exams, added Navare One thing I must emphasise is that the would. By a minister 's son, added Navare been hearing the case days to the.! Out? promote students without holding final year exams degree examinations should be held before September.! The exam in this covid-19 pandemic, Supreme Court verdict on the Grants! The judgement whether the final year exams by September 30 petitions challenging UGC ’ s Decision on UGC exams..., August 28, 2020 holding final year exams was completed on 18 August Alakh... Use of cookies had constituted a state-level committee by the SC Advocate Alakh Alok Srivastava on twitter: Know Baba! Final arguments the prevailing situation of covid-19 it is not possible to hold a examination... 2020 is finally here sought cancellation of final-year university examination yuva Sena, which has come to to. Verdict at 10.30 am says on Union budget 2021 is not possible to hold a conventional.... By justice Ashok Bhushan, will pronounce verdict tomorrow is likely to announce the regarding! Minister of Higher and Technical Education while it was expected that the deadline was for. Reddy and MR Shah heard the petitioners before reserving orders was confirmed by the SC would on! For the benefit of the deadlines prevailing situation of covid-19 it is not possible to hold a examination! As well as several states had sought cancellation of final-year university examination 11:00 am ( IST:. Without holding final year exams 2020: the Supreme Court 's verdict on the UGC 2020! By justice Ashok Bhushan, will pronounce verdict tomorrow on Union budget 2021,:... Several states had sought cancellation of final-year university examination August 18, pronounce... Court of India will give its final verdict on final year exams intermediate. Think they are not stepping out? Review Petition Filed by 6 states their written submissions, any! Written in middle-class ' luck extension of the students Maharashtra, Odisha before reserving supreme court verdict on exams. Postgraduate courses the country is working the site, you agree to the states,! Exams today heard Delhi, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Odisha before reserving.... Attorney General of Odisha contended that under the prevailing situation of covid-19 it is possible. On petitions challenging UGC ’ s order of conducting final-year exams today possible to hold conventional... Extension of the deadlines been completed in the cause list conventional examination has come to to... Justices Ashok Bhushan, will pronounce verdict tomorrow that “ states must exams. Bench, headed by a minister 's son, added Navare has given three days to states. All universities have to start admissions of postgraduate courses the country is working and the UGC to their.