Delhi University tells Delhi High Court that it has decided to postpone its final year examination which were scheduled to start from July 10.
Examination to be postponed till August, counsel for DU tells Court.

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The statement was made before a Single Judge Bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh.

The Court was hearing petitions filed by several final year students of Delhi University concerning the conduction of online examinations.

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Adv Kurup informed the Court about the Central Government order making final year examination compulsory in universities. He adds that such examination can be conducted till September 30, 2020.

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In being asked by the Court, Centre's counsel Suneeta Ojha clarifies that the colleges are free to hold exams online, offline or through a hybrid mode.

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Considering that the Centre's order and UGC advisory dated July 6 did not ask the universities to postpone their exams, Court questioned DU on what made it change the exam dates.

Adv Manik Dogra for one of the students pointed out that postponement of exams would hamper the career of those who wish to pursue higher education abroad.

Exam results will only come in November-December now. This is most unfortunate: Adv Dogra

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Court to shortly resume hearing in the Petitions.

Court resumes hearing.

Court observes that two Petitions before it suggest conduction of an internal assessment instead.

Court records the submissions made by the parties.

UGC states that an SOP will be forwarded to all colleges today, colleges to be given time till September 30 to conduct exams.

University can hold exams online, offline or in a blended form: UGC

In a late meeting last evening, decision was taken to postpone the examination: Delhi University informs Court.