The state government will now take legal advice on whether or not final year students of different universities can be passed, without a final examination. The idea is to understand if it can be possible with average of marks scored throughout the course and allowing an option at improving grades with an examination that can be held later. This was discussed in a video conference held by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday with different vice-chancellors, as well as other concerned officials. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss various options possible to conduct evaluation of final year students ensuring that no student is exposed to the danger of infection amid the pandemic.

Confusion over final year examination of university and affiliated colleges continues to worry students. While the UGC had issued an advisory asking universities to hold final year examinations in the month of July; Maharashtra state after declaring that it will follow the UGC guideline, later suggested that it should be cancelled.