Confusion over the final year university exams has finally come to an end with the Supreme Court delivering a verdict in the matter. As the top court said that the examinations could not be cancelled, when and how the state government will conduct them still remains a question. However, the Maharashtra government has decided to form a committee of experts who would plan the process and focus on safely conducting the exams. Students, on the other hand, are upset over the fact that the confusion led to a lot of them missing out on higher education opportunities.

Deadline can be relaxed

The SC has said that the deadline of September 30 set by the University Grants Commission (UGC) could be relaxed depending on the situation in a particular state. Speaking about the order, Maharashtra Higher Education Minister Uday Samant said, "I will be visiting universities in different parts of the state to understand the local circumstances. I will also hold discussions with district-level authorities to decide on a formula to safely conduct the exams."