Assam University cancels TDC non-CBCS examinations; will announce evaluation method soon

In protest of the Assam University’s silence and nonchalant approach regarding the academic examination of the TDC non-CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) students of all the affiliated colleges, around 100 students filed a Writ Petition to the Gauhati High Court for not conducting their odd and even semester examinations.

The petitioners said that the authorities of Assam University discriminated against the Non-CBCS (not falling under Choice Based Credit System) students by denying them the option of appearing for online examination however allowing the students for the same who fall under the CBCS category.

Assam University, Silchar has issued a notice announcing that the offline examinations scheduled for the TDC non-CBCS students of all the affiliated colleges under the University stand cancelled as of now. “In the 14th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Academic Council held on Friday, July 9, it was decided that the offline examination of the TDC (Non-CBCS) Odd semester examination, 2020 for all the affiliated colleges under the University stands cancelled due to prevailing situation of the Covid-19 second wave,” states the notice.

“However, the mode of assessment of the aforementioned examination will be notified in due course of time. In this regard, all concerned students are asked to be in touch with their respective colleges for further information,” added the notice.