Students have cited that[clarification needed] conducting exams of intermediate semesters is a clear violation of UGC guidelines. Other reasons cited by students are lack of resources(laptop, internet connection), incomplete syllabus after lock down, internships & skill development courses, mental stress (many haven't even stepped out of their house for months now due to COVID-19), online exams not being conducted by top engineering institutes like IITs, for cancellation of exams.