Karnataka edu dept to announce first-year PU exam results on May 5, urges colleges not to demand fees yet

The Department of Pre-University Education (PU) on Friday announced that the results of the first year PU examination will be declared on May 5. The circular issued here instructs PU colleges to declare results on that day.

The circular also orders the colleges not to demand fee payments now as many families were facing financial distress due to COVID-19 lockdown. It adds that fees must be collected from those willingly paying it.

Additionally, it directs colleges not to increase the fees for the academic year 2020-21. The circular added that violating these instructions would result in strict action against the college.