DU to conduct open book exams for final year students of UG PG from July 1

The Delhi University will hold examinations for its final year post graduate and under graduate students from July 1 and in case the situation arising out of the covid-19 outbreak does not normalise, it will adopt 'Open Book' mode to conduct the test, the varsity said on Thursday. Physical examinations will be the ideal scenario for DU administration but due to the rapid spread of coronavirus in the country, it is essential to abide by the rules and restrictions imposed by the central and state government.

Under the 'Open-Book' mode of



examination, the student will be able to refer books, notes and other study materials to answer the questions.

Students will sit in their homes and will download question papers for their respective course from the portal. They will upload the answers in a span of two hours.

In a notification, the varsity said examinations for final year postgraduate and undergraduate students, including exams for students registered with School of Open Learning (SOL) and Non Collegiate Women Education Board (NCWEB) will begin from July 1.