Strict health protocols followed in view of Covid-19
SRINAGAR: Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad inspected examination centres of the National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance Test (NEET) at varsity on Sunday.
Flanked by officers, including Controller of Examinations Prof Farooq A Mir, Registrar Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir and Chief Proctor Prof Showket Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor expressed satisfaction at the elaborate arrangements made to facilitate aspirants in line with the National Testing Agency (NTA) guidelines.
At University-level, the arrangements were put in place by office of the Controller of Examinations.
Prof Talat said NEET was held in adherence to all the requisite health protocols, including mandatory wearing of face-masks, in view of Covid-19 pandemic. He also interacted with several aspirants for a spot feedback about the arrangements.
Appreciating the students for their strenuous efforts in studying hard for NEET,Vice-Chancellor also hailed bold decision of the NTA to hold examination amidst Covid-19 pandemic in the larger interest of safeguarding academic future of student community.
A total of 1200 candidates were allotted for examination centers, spread over more than 12 departments at University of Kashmir, Prof Farooq A Mir, Center Superintendent for NEET-2020 at KU, said.
“Of these, 1115 were present and 85 remains absent,” he said, while thanking teaching and non-teaching staff, as well as the support staff from University’s Examination wing, for smooth conduct of the examination.