UGC allows online exams for public universities Photo: ORCHID CHAKMA Star Digital Report Star Digital Report The University Grants Commission today allowed public universities to hold exams online, keeping in mind that it would benefit students and also reduce session jams. "We have taken the decision to allow public universities to hold their exams online, maintaining quality and international standards," UGC Chairman Professor Kazi Shahidullah told The Daily Star after holding a meeting with vice chancellors of all public universities to discuss the process of holding online exams. The universities will be able to take exams online after consulting with their academic councils or other bodies concerned, he added.