New Delhi, May 7 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday clarified that a fake public notice was being circulated in its name, falsely claiming that all exams were cancelled due to a "war-like situation" in the country and advising students to return home.

In an X post, the UGC said, "A fabricated public notice is being circulated under the name of UGC, claiming that all exams are cancelled due to a war situation and advising students to return home. UGC confirms this notice is fake. There are no such directions from UGC."

"All official updates are available only on the UGC website and its official social media channels. Spreading such misinformation is a punishable offence. Don't fall for fake information. Stay alert. Fo...