The Chandigarh Administration has determined to re-open the colleges across the Union Territories, on Wednesday, after nearly a year they were being closed due to the COVID surge.

The reopening of colleges brought back cheers on the face of several students, who welcomed the move wholeheartedly. An order issued by the Directorate of Higher Education, Chandigarh Administration said, “the hybrid mode (online and offline) of teaching can be adopted by the head of the institute, wherever required.”
“It has been determined to open the institutions of higher education for the ongoing classes on or after August 11, as per their academic calendar,” the order added, mentioning that only those students who have received at least one dose of vaccine, at least two weeks ago, will be allowed to attend physical classes.  The decision regarding the exemption from vaccination (due to medical conditions only) has to be taken by the college head.

All higher education institutes were directed to follow COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour and use a hybrid model of teaching, ie, offline and online, taking into consideration the academic requirements, circumstances, infrastructure of the Institution, said the notice.

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