In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued guidelines for examinations and the academic calendar for 2021-22 for all universities and colleges. Admissions to first-year courses for 2021-22 should be done by September 30, 2021, and the new academic session must begin by October 1 following the admission procedure, as per the new guidelines.

All UGC Colleges, Universities Opening From Oct 1

Here are the complete UGC guidelines:

According to the UGC's guidelines, all universities must finish the final year or semester exams by August 31, 2021.
After the release of CBSE, ICSE, and other state boards' results, the higher education institutions can begin the admission procedure for the new sessions in undergraduate courses/programs.
The new academic session for students of the first semester or first year can begin from October 1, 2021.

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The remaining vacant seats in Universities can be filled up till October 31, 2021, and the qualifying examination documents can be accepted till December 31, 2021.
According to the UGC, Higher Education Institutions can begin their academic session (in online/offline/blended mode) as soon as possible for the students of intermediate semester/year following the COVID-19 protocol.
Higher Education Institutions can plan and begin the academic session by October 18 if there is a delay in the announcement of results.
As a "special case," colleges and universities can provide a full refund of tuition fees for any cancellations of admissions/migrations of students up to October 31.
If a student's admission is cancelled or withdrawn before December 31, 2021, the entire money paid by the student will be reimbursed, after deduction of the processing fee of Rs.1000/-.

Check the complete UGC guidelines for Examination and Academic Calendar 2021-22 here

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