25 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 3342282 UGC Guidelines on Examinations and Academic Calendar July 2021, published by ugc.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 16 of the 25 pairs (64.0%) are explanatory questions and 9 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 25 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| Why must Higher Education Institutions follow protocols and guidelines? | in view of the COVID-19 pandemic | AICTE, NCTE, BCI, NMC, DCI, INC, PCI, AYUSH etc. regarding examinations and academic calendars. Notwithstanding the present guidelines regarding the conduct of examinations and commencement of the next academic session, every Higher Education Institution shall ensure that it is prepared in all respects to carry out the academic activities following necessary protocols/guidelines/directions/advisories issued by the Central/State Governments or competent authorities from time to time, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. | 488 | relationship | 0.970 | Notwithstanding the present guidelines regarding the conduct of examinations and commencement of the next academic session, every Higher Education Institution shall ensure that it is prepared in all respects to carry out the academic activities following necessary protocols/guidelines/directions/advisories issued by the Central/State Governments or competent authorities from time to time, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. | 4 | page=4,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the policy for cancellation or migration fees up to October 31, 2021? | there should be zero cancellation charges | It is made clear that the entire fee, including all charges, should be refunded (i.e. there should be zero cancellation charges) on account of cancellations/ migrations up to October 31, 2021. Thereafter, on cancellation/ withdrawal of admissions up to December 31, 2021, the entire fee collected from a student should be refunded in full after deducting not more than Rs.1000/- as processing fee. 6. The guidelines issued by the UGC on April 29, 2020 and July 6, 2020 highlighting the modes of teaching, conduct of examinations, importance of physical & social distancing etc. should be read along with the present guidelines and shall remain mandatory, but the present guidelines shall prevail in the event of any conflict. 7. The present guidelines are subject to the advisories/directives issued by the apex statutory bodies/councils concerned, e.g. | 86 | summary | 0.970 | It is made clear that the entire fee, including all charges, should be refunded (i.e. there should be zero cancellation charges) on account of cancellations/ migrations up to October 31, 2021. | 4 | page=4,block=3 | 0.700 | |
| What must higher education institutions ensure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic? | it is prepared in all respects to carry out the academic activities following necessary protocols/guidelines/directions/advisories issued by the Central/State Governments or competent authorities | AICTE, NCTE, BCI, NMC, DCI, INC, PCI, AYUSH etc. regarding examinations and academic calendars. Notwithstanding the present guidelines regarding the conduct of examinations and commencement of the next academic session, every Higher Education Institution shall ensure that it is prepared in all respects to carry out the academic activities following necessary protocols/guidelines/directions/advisories issued by the Central/State Governments or competent authorities from time to time, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. | 273 | summary | 0.970 | Notwithstanding the present guidelines regarding the conduct of examinations and commencement of the next academic session, every Higher Education Institution shall ensure that it is prepared in all respects to carry out the academic activities following necessary protocols/guidelines/directions/advisories issued by the Central/State Governments or competent authorities from time to time, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. | 4 | page=4,block=3 | ||
| What is the basis for assessment of intermediate semester/year students? | internal evaluation and previous semester as suggested in 2020 guidelines | Examinations The provisions as contained in the guidelines issued earlier as mentioned above shall apply for the current academic session 2020-21. Further, the Terminal Semester/ Final Year Examinations (2020-2021) be compulsorily conducted in offline (pen & paper)/ online/ blended (online + offline) mode by no later than August 31, 2021 following the prescribed protocols/ guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For intermediate semester/year students, assessment shall be based on internal evaluation and previous semester as suggested in 2020 guidelines. III. Academic Calendar The provisions contained in the UGC Guidelines dated 24.09.2020 shall be applicable for the academic session 2021-2022. | 491 | summary | 0.970 | For intermediate semester/year students, assessment shall be based on internal evaluation and previous semester as suggested in 2020 guidelines. | 2 | page=2,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What refund policy is in place for cancellations or migrations up to October 31, 2021? | a full refund of fees | *If there is a delay in declaration of result of the qualifying examinations, Higher Education Institutions may plan and start the academic session by October 18, 2021. The teaching-learning process may continue in offline/ online/ blended mode. **Higher Education Institutions may plan for classes, breaks, conduct of examinations, semester break etc. during the period October 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022 following necessary protocols/guidelines/directions/advisories issued by the Central/State Governments and competent authorities from time to time, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. 5. In view of the financial hardships being faced by parents due to lockdowns and related factors, a full refund of fees should be made on account of all cancellations of admissions/ migrations of students up to October 31, 2021 for the academic session 2021- 2022 as a special case. | 685 | summary | 0.970 | In view of the financial hardships being faced by parents due to lockdowns and related factors, a full refund of fees should be made on account of all cancellations of admissions/ migrations of students up to October 31, 2021 for the academic session 2021- 2022 as a special case. | 4 | |||
| Which earlier UGC guidelines should be read along with the present guidelines? | April 29, 2020 and July 6, 2020 | It is made clear that the entire fee, including all charges, should be refunded (i.e. there should be zero cancellation charges) on account of cancellations/ migrations up to October 31, 2021. Thereafter, on cancellation/ withdrawal of admissions up to December 31, 2021, the entire fee collected from a student should be refunded in full after deducting not more than Rs.1000/- as processing fee. 6. The guidelines issued by the UGC on April 29, 2020 and July 6, 2020 highlighting the modes of teaching, conduct of examinations, importance of physical & social distancing etc. should be read along with the present guidelines and shall remain mandatory, but the present guidelines shall prevail in the event of any conflict. 7. The present guidelines are subject to the advisories/directives issued by the apex statutory bodies/councils concerned, e.g. | 437 | list | 0.820 | The guidelines issued by the UGC on April 29, 2020 and July 6, 2020 highlighting the modes of teaching, conduct of examinations, importance of physical & social distancing etc. | 4 | page=4,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which authorities issue guidelines for Higher Education Institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic? | the Central/State Governments or competent authorities | AICTE, NCTE, BCI, NMC, DCI, INC, PCI, AYUSH etc. regarding examinations and academic calendars. Notwithstanding the present guidelines regarding the conduct of examinations and commencement of the next academic session, every Higher Education Institution shall ensure that it is prepared in all respects to carry out the academic activities following necessary protocols/guidelines/directions/advisories issued by the Central/State Governments or competent authorities from time to time, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. | 414 | list | 0.820 | Notwithstanding the present guidelines regarding the conduct of examinations and commencement of the next academic session, every Higher Education Institution shall ensure that it is prepared in all respects to carry out the academic activities following necessary protocols/guidelines/directions/advisories issued by the Central/State Governments or competent authorities from time to time, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. | 4 | page=4,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What modes are allowed for conducting Terminal Semester/Final Year Examinations? | offline (pen & paper)/ online/ blended (online + offline) mode | Examinations The provisions as contained in the guidelines issued earlier as mentioned above shall apply for the current academic session 2020-21. Further, the Terminal Semester/ Final Year Examinations (2020-2021) be compulsorily conducted in offline (pen & paper)/ online/ blended (online + offline) mode by no later than August 31, 2021 following the prescribed protocols/ guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For intermediate semester/year students, assessment shall be based on internal evaluation and previous semester as suggested in 2020 guidelines. III. Academic Calendar The provisions contained in the UGC Guidelines dated 24.09.2020 shall be applicable for the academic session 2021-2022. | 244 | list | 0.820 | Further, the Terminal Semester/ Final Year Examinations (2020-2021) be compulsorily conducted in offline (pen & paper)/ online/ blended (online + offline) mode by no later than August 31, 2021 following the prescribed protocols/ guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic. | 2 | page=2,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are some of the organizations mentioned in relation to examinations and academic calendars? | AICTE, NCTE, BCI, NMC, DCI, INC, PCI, AYUSH | AICTE, NCTE, BCI, NMC, DCI, INC, PCI, AYUSH etc. regarding examinations and academic calendars. Notwithstanding the present guidelines regarding the conduct of examinations and commencement of the next academic session, every Higher Education Institution shall ensure that it is prepared in all respects to carry out the academic activities following necessary protocols/guidelines/directions/advisories issued by the Central/State Governments or competent authorities from time to time, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. | 0 | list | 0.820 | AICTE, NCTE, BCI, NMC, DCI, INC, PCI, AYUSH etc. | 4 | page=4,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What should Higher Education Institutions follow during the period October 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022? | necessary protocols/guidelines/directions/advisories issued by the Central/State Governments and competent authorities | *If there is a delay in declaration of result of the qualifying examinations, Higher Education Institutions may plan and start the academic session by October 18, 2021. The teaching-learning process may continue in offline/ online/ blended mode. **Higher Education Institutions may plan for classes, breaks, conduct of examinations, semester break etc. during the period October 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022 following necessary protocols/guidelines/directions/advisories issued by the Central/State Governments and competent authorities from time to time, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. 5. In view of the financial hardships being faced by parents due to lockdowns and related factors, a full refund of fees should be made on account of all cancellations of admissions/ migrations of students up to October 31, 2021 for the academic session 2021- 2022 as a special case. | 414 | list | 0.820 | during the period October 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022 following necessary protocols/guidelines/directions/advisories issued by the Central/State Governments and competent authorities from time to time, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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