Higher education institutions can restart physical classes with only 50 percent attendance in areas outside the containment zones, per instructions from the respective governments, the University Scholarship Commission (UGC) said Thursday.
It issued guidelines for the reopening of college and university campuses after several months of closure due to the COVID-19 closure.
According to a statement, the guidelines may be adopted by institutions outside the containment zones, depending on local conditions and the directives of the respective government authorities.
In the case of centrally funded higher education institutions, the director of the institution must ensure the feasibility of opening physical classes and decide accordingly.
For all other institutions of higher education, including colleges and universities, the opening of physical classes will be made according to the decision of the respective governments.
According to the guidelines, universities and colleges can open with activities in which social distancing can be adhered to, and masks and other protective measures must be implemented.
Seniors may also enter for academic and placement purposes.
For non-research programs and graduate science and technology courses, online and distance learning will remain the preferred mode of teaching, but students will be able to visit respective departments in small numbers to consult with professors after applying. quotes.
UGC guidelines added to hostels can be opened only when necessary and room sharing will not be allowed. Symptomatic students will not be allowed to stay under any circumstances.
Before opening, the interested central or state government must declare the area safe for opening. (AND ME)
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