Mahatma Gandhi University has recommended a common online platform for holding the examinations of at least four universities in the State amidst fears that the worsening pandemic crisis may lead to an inordinate delay in the conduct of the offline examinations.
The proposal for a common online platform emerged as a possible alternative to overcome the uncertainties over the timely conduct of the offline examinations in this pandemic period.
“Our idea is to have a common online platform for Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi, Kannur and Calicut universities that are having a higher number of affiliated colleges. We cannot rule out a further delay in the conduct of offline exams in view of the possible third or a fourth wave,” Sabu Thomas, Vice-Chancellor, told The Hindu.
The University Grants Commission had also asked the universities not to conduct the offline examinations in May. A review will be held to decide whether it can be held in June.