Karnataka govt will most likely reopen colleges for UG, PG classes from next month

The Karnataka government is making preparations to reopen the colleges in the state from November. The final decision regarding the reopening of colleges would be taken keeping in mind the safety of the students and staff amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Deputy Chief Minister Ashwath Narayan stated that the final decision regarding the resumption of undergraduate and postgraduate classes will be announced by the government shortly. Meanwhile, online classes are being conducted for the students.

"The government is preparing to start the offline graduate classes from November. Shortly a decision will be taken after discussing with Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and other officials concerned," Mr. Narayan, who holds the higher education portfolio, told PTI.

The schools and colleges in



the state of Karnataka have been shut since March due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the extension of the nationwide lockdown. The classes for all the students are being conducted online.

The minister said that the reopening of colleges and institutes for regular classes will be done in compliance with the guidelines issued by the central government regarding the same. 'We have to ensure the safety of students and teachers. The virus is very much amidst us. Hence, we need to take the decision after much deliberation', he said.

He has also confirmed that the state government is doing all the necessary preparations for the health and safety of the students who will be attending their classes in colleges. The schools and colleges will also have to follow the SOPs set by the Ministry of Home Affairs.