After the Class 12 board examinations were cancelled on Tuesday, acting vice-chancellor P C Joshi said that Delhi University would adapt its admission process to the unusual situation without compromising on merit, and that the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) could be a suitable alternative.
Joshi said talks would be held with the university’s admission committee and academic council to finalise the process of admission to undergraduate courses after the CBSE and ICSE announced the cancellation of Class 12 board examinations due to the coronavirus pandemic.
CBSE students make up nearly 98 percent of Delhi University applicants.
“Merit will be judged in some way.” This is an exceptional situation. The Central Universities Common Entrance Test, which is focused on pan-India merit, may be a good option. DU would not make any concessions on the merits. We’ll adapt to the new situation and figure out what tool to use. We’ll have to wait to see what criteria the boards come up with for evaluating students, said PTI.
“The University of Delhi completely supports the decision taken by the Government of India to cancel the forthcoming CBSE board examinations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region,” said Professor Rajeev Gupta, DU’s Chairperson-Admissions. The University of Delhi also believes that our students’ health and safety are critical. The University of Delhi awaits the CBSE’s decision on the results’ announcement.”
Under normal circumstances, DU administers entrance exams for nine undergraduate courses. The National Research Agency is in charge of the assessments (NTA).
The government announced on Tuesday that the CBSE Class 12 board exams would be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi claiming that the decision was made in the best interests of students and that the uncertainty felt by students, parents, and teachers must be alleviated.
According to CISCE secretary Gerry Arathoon, the CISCE has agreed to cancel Class 12 board exams this year due to the COVID-19 situation.
