The University Grants Commission (UGC) vide its notification dated 13th December, 2021 has requested all the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with respect to re-opening of Campuses and conducting classes and examinations in offline / online / blended mode in accordance with the guidelines-issued by the UGC and following COVID Appropriate Behaviour and necessary protocols/guidelines/directions/advisories issued” by the Central / state Governments or competent authorities from time to time, in view of the COVID pandemic.
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic in the country, the University Grants Commission has been constantly monitoring the academic activities in Higher Education Institutions affected by pandemic and has issued appropriate guidelines from time to time in respect of Academic Calendar, Examinations, Re-opening of institutions, Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) for conduct of examinations in view of Covid-19 Pandemic and subsequent lockdowns.
However, The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has requested to ensure strict enforcement of COVID Appropriate behaviour at all times and at all places in universities, colleges and other institutes of Higher Education.
Therefore UGC has requested all the HEIs to take appropriate decision with regard to opening of campuses; conducting classes and examinations in offline/online/blended mode in accordance with the guidelines-issued by the UGC.
