India, Aug. 28 -- UGC final year examinations will most likely be held in September 2020 as the Supreme Court has disposed of petitions challenging UGC guidelines for conducting final semester exams by September 30. The top court said that promoting students without examinations would not be possible. However, State Governments can seek postponement by approaching the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Furthermore, State Governments cannot promote students without UGC's permission said the Apex Court. UGC circular on the conduct of final year examinations states that colleges may go ahead with the exams by implementing a few guidelines.

UGC Final Year Examinations May be Conducted by Implementing the Following Guidelines

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