Coronavirus: Mumbai University further postpones UG, PG exams

The Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL), University of Mumbai has also deferred the first year and second year BCom exams scheduled to be held from March 31 and April 15, respectively.

The Maharashtra State Board has also cancelled the SSC or class 10 examinations. While the exam schedule for class 9 and 11 will be held announced after April 15, annual exams for class 1 to 8 will not be conducted and students will be promoted to next class based on earlier performance.

The exams have been postponed due to coronavirus pandemic in India. Maharashtra has recorded over 300 positive Covid-19 cases, the highest in the country so far.

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