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week of June, we’ll start work on the next academic season. This is unfair,” said Anju Kapoor, principal of UPG College, Vile Parle.

Students are upset about missing out on the add-on courses, which make their CV look good.

Most colleges usually collaborate with outsiders from the industry to organise certificate courses for the students.

“Even though I’m from Delhi, I had applied for ork at an ad-agency during my vacations and got the job too. But with the university suddenly postponing our examinations till April, I’l will miss out on work experi ence,” said Gaurav Singha, a stu dent of Jai Hind College.

“It’s not just enough to be a graduate with a degree anymore if you want a decent job after graduation. One needs to have skills beyond textbooks, and that is exactly what we are focusing on,” said Dinesh Panjwani, prin cipal of RD National’s College in Bandra, where the management has made available four skill based certificate programs for students, ranging between four and six weeks.

With their first-year students busy preparing for the exams the college has decided to run dif ferent batches for students in May as well.

“This way, our second-year students can opt for these courses in April, whereas the first year students can opt for shorter courses after their exams are over,” he added.