NU’s Bachelor of Laws examinations for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Semester were scheduled to start from Monday, October 5. (File Photo)
Lumami, October 4 (MExN): The Nagaland University (NU) has decided to postpone the LLB examinations scheduled from October 5 onwards till a consensus is “arrived within the various interest groups.”
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) examinations for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Semester (Online/Offline) were scheduled to start from October 5.
“Considering the difference of opinion among the stakeholders with regard to the mode of conduct of LLB Examinations...I am directed to inform that the Nagaland University is constrained to postpone/suspend the LLB examinations notified earlier... till a consensus is arrived within the various interest groups,” stated a notification from NU’s Controller of Examinations Dr Maongsangba.
“Therefore the principals of the Law colleges are advised to convey to the University the collective decision taken within two weeks for further necessary,” it added.
The NU’s notification for postponement came following the concerns shared by students of various law colleges regarding the conduct of offline exams as scheduled in view of the COVID-19.
On October 2, the City Law College Students’ Union (CLCSU) in Dimapur has submitted a memorandum to the Vice Chancellor (VC) of Nagaland University to provide a written assurance from the university that it will take care of medical expenses if there is any outbreak of COVID-19 among students while appearing for the forthcoming offline examinations.
It asked the Nagaland University to provide a written assurance on the same by October 4 before 12 noon.
The CLCSU on Saturday reiterated its demand for ‘health care protection and compensation assurance’ from the NU.
The Grievances Committee of Kohima Law College on October 3 also requested the VC to consider conducting the impending offline examinations for law students using other mechanisms.
In a memorandum addressed to the VC, the committee stated that the UGC's decision to conduct offline exam “is a direct violation of SOPs laid down for the safety of the citizens,” as it allowed gathering of large number of examinees and increases the risk of transmission of the virus.
It requested the VC to “reconsider the decision and either revoke the examination order or make it an online examination for the safety of all involved.”
Further pointing out that NU is also conducting semester exams for the final students of both degree and master course through online mode following proper procedures, the committee suggested that similar methods be initiated for the law examinations.
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