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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has issued a press release stating that the Honble Supreme Court has dismissed writ petitions regarding examination centers under containment zones allotted to CA Students by ICAI. Moreover, guidelines issued by ICAI and the SOPs evolved by the Government of India for holding examinations, etc. will be observed in all respects. Read the official press release below: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 4th November, 2020 PRESS REL
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FAQ :
The writ petition raised concerns about examination centres being located in containment zones or declared as COVID-care facilities, and requested provisions like isolation rooms and extra time for candidates.
No, the Supreme Court dismissed the writ petitions. ICAI informed the court that it had verified and confirmed that none of the designated examination centres were located in containment zones.
ICAI informed the Supreme Court that allowing individuals showing COVID symptoms into examination centres is neither possible nor desirable for the safety of other candidates and staff.
ICAI clarified that as these are professional examinations, no extra time will be provided, as the question papers are set according to the required time for completion.
ICAI has established over 600 examination centres in 200 new cities, with additional buffer centres available for unforeseen circumstances.
ICAI is committed to conducting examinations safely by adhering to government guidelines, including social distancing, sanitisation of premises, and temperature checks for candidates.
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