JKSWO expresses surprise and is disappointed over decision of CUK to conduct offline mode exams

In an extraordinary meeting of the executive body of the J&K Students Welfare Organisation held via virtual video conference chaired by Majid Rashid Wani, President of the organization, the participants expressed surprise and anguish over the decision of CUK to conduct offline exams. In the wake of Covid -19 Pandemic, the University Of Kashmir has decided to conduct online exams. While PIL in the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of all exams, the Delhi University cancelled all UG and PG exams for the current session, the decision of CUK to conduct offline exams on campus poses a severe risk of Coronavirus Infection to all the students and thus the students feel depressed, disappointed, and worried over the step-motherly attitude of CUK .JKSWO requests the Hon’ble VC and Controller of Exams of CUK to review their decision of offline exams and issue orders of online exams. keeping in view the present situation and issue exam dateline only after getting approval from the Department of Health and Education Ministry. The student’s lives are more precious than exams and we are sure CUK will not undertake any such decision that will pose danger to the lives of students.