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Dr. Khaled Abdel Afar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, confirmed, in press releases, the resumption of studies and examinations in universities and institutes on Saturday, February 27, according to a decision of the Supreme Committee for the Management of Emergencies. Coronavirus crisis.
The minister explained that the universities and institutes will carry out postponed exams for the first semester from Saturday, February 27, according to the schedules announced by the colleges and institutes, on their websites, with enough time before the date of the exams.
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar denied any intention to replace exams at universities and institutes with research or electronic exams, with the exception of some universities that previously announced the conduct of electronic exams due to the availability of the information infrastructure in them.
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar stated that any student can submit a request to the university administration to postpone the academic year if they wish, and those requests will be considered by the relevant committees, not counting that academic year as a failed year. in accordance with regulations and laws.
The minister explained the continuation of the application of hybrid education, which is a combination between face-to-face education and distance education in the second semester, and that students attend studies in theoretical colleges for two days and practical colleges for 3- 4 days. .
Regarding the next meeting of the Supreme Council of Universities, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar confirmed that the meeting of the Supreme Council of Universities is held periodically, and through it, he is assured that all precautionary measures will be applied to students, and a An extension of the schedule for the second semester will be considered. Ensure completion of the curriculum for all science majors.
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