As the nation is progressing towards reopening the economy in its fifth phase of Unlock, University Grants Commission has recently released a notice on its official website for the students of universities. According to it, odd semester classes will be resumed for all the affiliated colleges and universities. The expected date for the resumption of classes for the academic year 2020-2021 is November 18.
Notably, UGC had already informed the affiliated colleges and universities that the classes for all the students for this academic year will commence in November. Keeping this in mind, the universities were directed to complete the admission process by October 31.
"It has been instructed by UGC that all universities must start their classes from November 1 if the admission process is complete by October 30. If there is a delay in the admission process, colleges can start the classes from November 18," read UGC notice.
As per the directions, the universities will have to conduct classes for six days in one week this semester so that academic loss can be covered up in the wake of the pandemic.
However, for the classes blended mode of teaching will be opted for this semester. The universities will make use of libraries to conduct the online/offline classes as per the convenience of the students and teachers.
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If in case, the admission stands canceled, the university will have to refund the full fees.
Apart from this, UGC has instructed to complete merit-based admissions in all affiliated colleges by October 31, so that there is no further loss of the academic year for the students as well as the faculty.
University and colleges across the country have been closed since March due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and online classes and exams are being conducted to reduce the risk of infection.