Magadh University has announced the conduct of PG final examinations from December 15, 2020. The conduct of the final examination is likely to be missed by as many as 173 foreigners enrolled in different PG courses.

As per sources, out of these 173 foreign students, 92 belong to semester-III and 81 to semester-I. 

Magadh University has a large number of foreign students, who hail from Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Nepal, who had opted for Buddhist studies, ancient history, Pali and philosophy. 

These students had vacated the hostel rooms and returned to their respective countries during the Covid-19 lockdown, but are unable to reach Bodh Gaya and write their exams in the absence of international flights.

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Conduct of Special Examinations for International Students

Sushil Kumar Singh, Buddhist Studies professor has informed that the varsity is likely to conduct special examinations for the students belonging to Buddhist countries after the situation becomes normal.

As per an official order issued by MU examination controller Bhrigu Nath, students of both the semesters will answer multiple-choice questions.

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Focus on Online Classes 

MU Vice-chancellor Rajendra Prasad has asked the PG departments to start online classes from December 10.

Conducting online classes will help us organize examinations on time and ensure that the academic session is not delayed,” said Vice-chancellor Rajendra Prasad.

While MU nodal officer Sanjay Kumar said that colleges, where Degree Part-III exams were going on, would start virtual classes after December 12.