ASTU Semester Exam COVID Guidelines Released: Going by the latest update, the Assam Science And Technology University (ASTU) has released a detailed set of COVID-19 guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the upcoming ASTU Semester Exams 2021. These guidelines will facilitate smooth and safe conduct of the University’s upcoming semester exams that being from 17th May in offline mode.

The guidelines come even as some student groups have raised a demand for postponement of the upcoming semester exams or switching online mode of examination due to the worsening COVID-19 situation.

ASTU Semester Exam 2021 COVID Guidelines and SOPs – Read Details Here

Exam Guidelines and SOPs

As per the guidelines issued by ASTU, students have to mandatorily wear masks and follow respiratory hygiene during the end-semester examinations. Moreover, the university has also asked students to carry their own hand sanitizers as well as drinking water bottles to the examination hall to avoid using them as part of the common resources and thereby limiting the risk of exposure. Students should also keep in mind that sharing of personal belongings and stationery including pen and ruler will not be allowed during the end-semester exam. For students with COVID-19 symptoms, the university has asked them to self-isolate and report it to the Principals of the institutions.

Exam Preparations Underway

As part of the preparation for the upcoming Semester Exams, all colleges and university departments have been asked to carry out extensive and thorough sanitization of the premises before the exam starts on 17th May.

Moreover, alternatively, seating arrangements with spaced seating have also been made at the exam centers to ensure that students are able to maintain social distance while they are in the exam hall. The exam organizers have also been asked to ensure orderly entry and exit of students to the exam center and to make sure students do not gather and overcrowd common places on campus.