Mangaluru: Mangalore University’s (MU) decision to hold semester examinations during the Christmas and New Year holiday season has been opposed by the students and faculty belonging to the Christian community. According to the provisional timetable issued by MU, the first, third, and fifth semester examinations will commence on December 20, and end on January 17.It is the first time that MU has scheduled an examination during this season. Also, a majority of the Christian minority-run colleges declare Christmas and New Year holidays between December 24 to January 1. “Over the years, no exams were held during the Christmas and New Year holiday seasons in the coastal districts, but Mangalore University, without taking this into consideration, has announced the provisional timetable.…
