JNU Reopening: Jawaharlal Nehru University reopens today in phased manner

Following the COVID-19 protocols, JNU has made it mandatory for students to produce a negative RT-PCR test report (not earlier than 72 hours prior to arrival) upon arrival on the campus.

JNU Reopening: The Jawaharlal Nehru University on Saturday has announced the reopening of its campus in a phased starting from tomorrow, i.e. September 6. According to the official notice released by the University, the JNU campus will first reopen for its PhD research scholars who have to submit their thesis by the end of this year. Following the COVID-19 protocols, the university has made it mandatory for students to produce a negative RT-PCR test report (not earlier than 72 hours prior to arrival) upon arrival on the campus. The varsity stated, "All final year PhD research scholars, including 9B students, who are required to submit their PhD thesis on or before December 31 are allowed to enter into the campus. PwD (Persons with Disabilities) students of the PhD program are allowed to enter into the campus.”

It further stated the arrangements made in order to prevent the COVID-19 spread on the campus. The varsity informed that Dr BR Ambedkar Central Library will be sanitised and seating arrangements of reading halls with 50 per cent capacity will be made before reopening the library.

Meanwhile, teaching-learning will continue via virtual mode only, while school centre level libraries shall remain closed. JNU added, "Students, teachers and employees living in the containment zone are not allowed to come to the university campus. On-campus counselling guidance of students and campus community will be conducted to give emotional trauma support for their readiness with new normal of stringent physical distancing, face mask and hygiene guidelines," it said.

For health and safety reasons, no students or staff (teaching/ non-teaching) will be allowed to enter the premises of the varsity without mask. Reports suggest that the varsity will eventually open for all after analyzing the COVID-19 situation in the country. Considering that the varsity attracts students from all over the nation as well as the world, it is necessary for the authority to closely analyze the situation before making any decision on complete reopening.

Check the official notice below:

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