Guru Jambheshwar University reopens for students in phased manner amid COVID-19

Guru Jambheshwar University reopens for students in phased manner amid COVID-19

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New Delhi, Updated on Nov 17, 2020 08:26 IST

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Haryana has reopened for students from November 16, in a phased manner. The varsity has reopened for the first time since its closure in mid-March due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Haryana has reopened for students from November 16, in a phased manner. The varsity has reopened for the first time since its closure in mid-March due to the COVID-19 lockdown. The varsity has instructed staff to follow the SOPs and social distancing measures as directed by the Government of India.
"Only 1 student/room is allowed in hostels & hostellers have to undergo COVID test," Guru Jambeshwar University Vice-Chancellor Prof Tankeshwar Kumar told news agency ANI. “The University has a large number of students in Hostels and an equally good number of students coming from city and neighbouring areas. In order to follow the SOP and social distancing in Hostels as well as in classes, it has been decided that the University will allow the students to stay in the Hostel for a limited period in the phased manner,” read the official notification.

As per the official notification, the schedule of phases are followings:

First phase: November 16 to December 4, 2020

Second phase: December 7 to December 24, 2020

Third phase: December 28, 2020, to January 15, 2021

Fourth phase: January 18, 2021, to February 28, 2021

“The phases will end up with theory paper doubts, completion of practical paper and practical examinations for the ongoing odd semester,” varsity said.

As per the schedule, odd semester exams of all classes except the first semester will be completed by February 2021. Online classes will be continued throughout the semester. “The main emphasis will be on practical classes and removing of difficulties which come cross during online classes.”

Read the official notification released by the varsity here

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