Prior to appearing for the exams it is mandatory for college students to attend 180 working days in their respective institutes, but they have attended around 70 days in colleges due to the present crisis.

A similar situation had emerged in the early 1990s when the turmoil began in the Valley, and college and university students were promoted to the next session or class without even appearing for examinations. However, mass promotion is not an option for the authorities this time. The Government has asked schools, colleges and university authorities to organise additional classes to compensate for the academic losses. They are hopeful of completing the syllabus within the given time so that students can appear for examinations on time. The officials are holding a meeting of education officers to discuss the situation and have also appealed to the teaching community to put in extra efforts to complete the pending syllabus.