COVID-19: Anna University to remain shut until lockdown

However, to prevent the loss of studies and continue the learning process, the university asked its lecturers and professors to give online classes.

Anna University extended its closure for its affiliated colleges and all departments until April 14, 2020. The university took the decision regarding the extension of the closure in view of the 21-day nationwide lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24. The lockdown period started from March 25 and will go on until April 14.

However, to prevent the loss of studies and continue the learning process, Anna University asked its lecturers and professors to give online classes. The university also encouraged the professors to look for different ways and options including WhatsApp to send notes, assignments, and other study material to help students continue their studies being at home. The researchers are also directed to work from home.

The administrative staff members of the university (both technical and non-technical) are asked to remain available for clarifications, queries or any other urgent work. In addition, the university advised all its staff members and students to follow all the preventive measures in order to curb the virus spread.

Following the direction given by UGC and MHRD, the education department across the country suspended its classes and closed its campuses until March 31. Following the directions of the PM, the further extensions have taken place until April 14. According to the official statement released by the university, the revised dates of the suspended activities will be out soon. The education board has requested the staff members and students to continue with the teaching and learning process from home until further notice.

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