15 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 3342282 UGC Guidelines on Examinations and Academic Calendar July 2021, published by ugc.gov.in. The source is a 4-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include ugc guidelines, examinations, academic calendar, covid-19 pandemic, blended mode, academic session 2020-21, academic session 2021-2022, cbse. 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. Question types in the export: 11 factual, 2 list, 1 relationship, 1 summary. 4 of the 15 pairs (26.7%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 11 are factual or table-based questions. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 15 extractive question-and-answer pairs based on the UGC Guidelines for Examinations and Academic Calendar issued in July 2021. The guidelines address academic planning for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 sessions, including examination formats, refund policies, and admission timelines. The dataset includes factual, list-based, and explanatory questions, with answers directly quoted from the source document. It highlights measures taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as blended learning modes and adherence to government protocols.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_document | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What takes precedence in case of a conflict between the current and earlier UGC guidelines? | the present guidelines shall prevail | 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. | 659 | relationship | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/3342282_UGC-Guidelines-on-Examinations-and-Academic-Calendar---July-2021.pdf | should be read along with the present guidelines and shall remain mandatory, but the present guidelines shall prevail in the event of any conflict. | 4 | page=4,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What should higher education institutions take into account when planning classes and breaks for the 2021-2022 academic session? | 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 | summary | 0.970 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/3342282_UGC-Guidelines-on-Examinations-and-Academic-Calendar---July-2021.pdf | 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. | ||||
| 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 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/3342282_UGC-Guidelines-on-Examinations-and-Academic-Calendar---July-2021.pdf | AICTE, NCTE, BCI, NMC, DCI, INC, PCI, AYUSH etc. | 4 | page=4,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are the permitted formats for conducting the Terminal Semester/Final Year Examinations for 2020-2021? | 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 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/3342282_UGC-Guidelines-on-Examinations-and-Academic-Calendar---July-2021.pdf | 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. | ||||
| What basis is suggested for assessing intermediate semester/year students? | internal evaluation and previous semester | 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 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/3342282_UGC-Guidelines-on-Examinations-and-Academic-Calendar---July-2021.pdf | 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 condition must Higher Education Institutions follow before starting the admission process for undergraduate courses in the academic session 2021-2022? | the declaration of results by the CBSE, ICSE and State Boards | “….Attorney General for India by pointing out that U.G.C. will be issuing necessary instructions to ensure that the admission process by the colleges and institutions should commence only after the declaration of results by the C.B.S.E. and I.C.S.E., including the State Boards.” Accordingly, Higher Education Institutions shall ensure that the admission process for undergraduate courses/programmes for the academic session 2021-2022 commences only after the declaration of results by the CBSE, ICSE and State Boards. It is expected that all the School Boards will declare their results for the class/grade-XII examinations by July 31, 2021. 2. Admissions to the first year courses/programmes for the session 2021-2022 shall be completed by no later than September 30, 2021. The last date for admissions to fill up the remaining vacant seats shall be October 31, 2021. | 456 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/3342282_UGC-Guidelines-on-Examinations-and-Academic-Calendar---July-2021.pdf | and I.C.S.E., including the State Boards.” Accordingly, Higher Education Institutions shall ensure that the admission process for undergraduate courses/programmes for the academic session 2021-2022 commences only after the declaration of results by the CBSE, ICSE and State Boards. | ||||
| What is the deadline for a full refund of fees for cancellations or migrations during the 2021-2022 academic session? | up to October 31, 2021 | *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. | 792 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/3342282_UGC-Guidelines-on-Examinations-and-Academic-Calendar---July-2021.pdf | 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. | ||||
| When is the start date for the academic session 2021-2022 for first semester or year students? | latest by October 1, 2021 | The relevant documents of the qualifying examination can be accepted up to December 31, 2021. 3. The academic session 2021-2022 shall commence latest by October 1, 2021 for first semester/year students. 4. Accordingly, Higher Education Institutions shall follow the calendar given below for the academic session 2021-2022: Admission Process for Undergraduate Level Programmes (in view of point no. 1 of Academic Calendar) To Commence only after the declaration of results by the C.B.S.E. and I.C.S.E., including the State Boards. It is expected that School Boards will declare the results of the class/grade-XII examinations by 31.07.2021. Completion of Admission Process for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes in online/offline/blended mode 30.09. | 143 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/3342282_UGC-Guidelines-on-Examinations-and-Academic-Calendar---July-2021.pdf | The academic session 2021-2022 shall commence latest by October 1, 2021 for first semester/year students. | 3 | page=3,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which guidelines are to be followed for the academic session 2021-2022? | the UGC Guidelines dated 24.09.2020 | 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. | 617 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/3342282_UGC-Guidelines-on-Examinations-and-Academic-Calendar---July-2021.pdf | Academic Calendar The provisions contained in the UGC Guidelines dated 24.09.2020 shall be applicable for the academic session 2021-2022. | 2 | page=2,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which guidelines were upheld by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in an earlier order? | the UGC’s guidelines of July 6, 2020 regarding terminal semester/ final year examinations | Introduction Keeping in view the prevailing situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India regarding the cancellation of School Board examinations for class/grade-XII; the earlier order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court upholding the UGC’s guidelines of July 6, 2020 regarding terminal semester/ final year examinations; the earlier UGC guidelines on examination and academic calendar dated April 29, 2020, July 6, 2020 and September 24, 2020; and, the larger interest of students, the following guidelines are being issued by the UGC in respect of examinations and the academic calendar for universities, colleges and institutions deemed to be universities (who are collectively called “Higher Education Institutions” in these guidelines) in continuation of the earlier guidelines. II. | 266 | factual | 0.570 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/3342282_UGC-Guidelines-on-Examinations-and-Academic-Calendar---July-2021.pdf | Introduction Keeping in view the prevailing situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India regarding the cancellation of School Board examinations for class/grade-XII; the earlier order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court upholding the UGC’s guidelines of July 6, 2020 regarding terminal semester/ final year examinations; the earlier UGC guidelines on examination and academic calendar dated April 29, 2020, July 6, 2020 and September 24, 2020; and, the larger interest of students, the following guidelines are being issued by the UGC in respect of examinations |
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