PPU to hold UG exams from Aug 26
According to PPU examination controller Manoj Kumar, the university administration has directed all candidates to download their admit cards by August 25 at the latest from the official university portal. "Strict instructions have been issued to ensure smooth and fair conduct of the examinations across all the centres," he said.
In addition, the university has successfully completed the evaluation of the answer books for the UG fourth-semester examinations, which were held earlier this year.
"The results are expected to be published in a week," Kumar said.
All the logistical and administrative preparations have been finalised for the upcoming examinations, including deployment of invigilators, security measures and adherence to examination protocols.
"Students are advised to check the university website for updates and follow the guidelines issued for the examinations to be held at different centres, he said, adding that the PPU VC Upendra Prasad Singh supervised the arrangements for the exams.
Meanwhile, Abu Bakar Rizvi has finally joined as the new registrar of the PPU. Prior to his joining, Rizvi was a professor of Urdu at TPS College-Patna.
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