Common admission for universities in limbo

A centralised common admission process proposed for all India’s central universities is in limbo as uncertainty shrouds its implementation this year due to the pandemic, postponement of school board exams and a delay by the government on deciding on the issue, writes Prashant K Nanda for Livemint.

A government panel of vice-chancellors had submitted its report in April, supporting a common entrance exam for undergraduate courses, and a similar process for postgraduate courses at the more than 40 central universities. However, the education ministry is yet to take a decision.

“In the absence of clarity, we are not sure how to go ahead this year. We have not heard anything from the authorities in New Delhi on the common admission process. Yes, school boards are yet to conduct the Class 12 board exams, but we need clarity on postgraduate education also. It takes a few months for the admission process and without a clear direction, that arrangement preparedness is not happening,” said a senior administrator of a central university, who declined to be named.
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