Kohima, October 3 (MExN): The Grievances Committee of Kohima Law College on Saturday requested the Vice Chancellor (VC), Nagaland University to consider conducting the impending offline examinations for law students using other mechanisms.
In a memorandum addressed to the VC, the committee stated that the UGC's decision to conduct offline exam “is a direct violation of SOPs laid down for the safety of the citizens,” as it allowed gathering of large number of examinees and increases the risk of transmission of the virus.
It requested the VC to “reconsider the decision and either revoke the examination order or make it an online examination for the safety of all involved.” If the university decides to go ahead, “we are compelled to boycott the exams or seek a written confirmation assuring the safety of our lives and that the university shall bear all the consequences if some unfortunate misfortune befalls any examinee,” the press release stated.
It also underscored problems faced by outstation students who are unable to travel to their institutions due to unavailability of transportation.
Further pointing out that the Nagaland University is also conducting semester exams for the final students of both degree and master course through online mode following proper procedures, the committee suggested that similar methods be initiated for the law examinations.
City Law College, Dimapur: Meanwhile, the City Law College Students’ Union reiterated its demand for ‘health care protection and compensation assurance’ from the Nagaland University if there is any outbreak of COVID-19 among students while appearing for the offline examinations.
Earlier on Saturday, it had submitted a memorandum to the VC requesting a written assurance on the same by October 4 before 12 noon “so that we the students may sit in the exam without fear.”
As such, the union appealed the competent authority to make alternative arrangements for conduct of examinations if such assurances cannot be provided.
