Due to the recent pandemic situation persisting, exam mode is different in various universities. IIT-Delhi and Delhi University will conduct the semester exams in hybrid mode. Students are doubtful of the uniformity of exam patterns and results. There exists flexibility in taking the online exam.

Tamil Nadu universities

Tamil Nadu universities have decided to conduct exams in offline hybrid mode. Tamil Nadu state government has already directed all the universities in the state to conduct offline mode of exams. All the universities should follow all the standard precautionary measures and guidelines as per government order.

Top Colleges in Tamil Nadu

IIT Delhi

IIT Delhi students had filed an online petition with more than 650 signatures as a protest against the current exam conduct. They questioned the administrator’s decision to conduct examinations in hybrid mode. According to students they received late notice on offline majors also. And by the time most of the students had offboarded from hostels.

According to Shantanu Roy, IIT Delhi official, “As long as students are there on campus, there won’t be a problem in reporting to the classroom and appearing in exams. The exam is the same for them and what is unfair in appearing in a classroom environment.”

Delhi University

Delhi University has allowed options to opt for physical mode or online mode of exam from home. There will be discrepancies between the students as some will be taking exams from the comfort of their homes while the others have to take the exams in the classroom.

Many of the students are reluctant to go to campus due to the rise in pollution threat and Covid 19 situation. Rahul Meena from Rajasthan responded that “I am glad that the university is providing us the opportunity to take the exam from the comfort of our home. This will save time in traveling and adjusting as now we can use these days in preparing well for the exams”.

According to Harshita Joshi, from Delhi, “Last semester, I had faced connectivity issues while uploading my answer sheets which was an unwanted hassle. Moreover, I missed the exam environment while attempting the paper as the comfort of home can make one less attentive during the exam. Therefore, I decided to physically appear for exams this semester,”

Rohit Raman from Chennai said, “We were prepared to take the exams in online mode like the previous semester as no fresh updates were issued by the university on offline conduct of exams. Now this sudden decision is unnecessary and deceiving for us. When the classes were conducted online, why should we appear for exams in offline mode and risk our life? The Covid-19 cases have declined just marginally but the threat is still alive.”

Aligarh Muslim University

 The Aligarh Muslim University will be conducting online semester exams this year as well as per UGC guidelines. The offline mode of exams is not possible for AMU residential universities. Hostel rooms are not in number due to Covid 19 protocols.

Panjab University

Panjab University, Chandigarh has not yet decided their exam pattern and conduct. According to Renuka Salwan of Panjab University officials, they are analyzing the situation due to the Omicron variant and Covid 19. Some of the offline classes have resumed but exams are still online as in last semester.