As the country witnessed a decline in COVID-19 cases and governments relaxing lockdown restrictions, states have decided to reopen schools with adherence to coronavirus protocols. The schools and other educational institutes were closed in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Here’s a list of all states resuming physical classes:

1. Uttar Pradesh 

The state government announced the reopening of schools, colleges, and universities on August 2. While the intermediate schools in Uttar Pradesh can reopen from August 16 with 50% capacity,  colleges and universities will reopen from September 1.

2. Andhra Pradesh

Schools will begin for the 2021-22 academic year on August 16. The decision to reopen schools was taken at a meeting of the School Education Department, chaired by Chief Minister.

3. Tamil Nadu 

Schools for students of classes 9 to 12 will reopen from September 1 with 50% occupancy in classrooms and strict adherence to COVID-19 norms. 

4. Karnataka

Physical classes for Standard 9 to 12 will resume again from August 23. The classes will be conducted on alternate days. The state government will take a decision on opening the primary schools after assessing the situation at the end of August. 

5. Odisha 

The state government announced on Friday that universities and colleges in the state will reopen for physical classes from August 16.

Many states including Bihar, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Haryana have already reopened schools and educational institutes. Meanwhile, Delhi and West Bengal have yet to take a decision on resuming physical classes. The Delhi government has decided to form an expert committee to decide on reopening schools. Whereas, West Bengal CM Banerjee said her government is mulling reopening schools and colleges on alternate days after the Durga Puja vacation in November.

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