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Decision to open degree colleges in few days: Karnataka Education Minister

The decision pertaining to the opening of regular classes for degree classes will be taken in 3-4 days after consultations with the Chief Minister, Karnataka Higher Education Minister CN Ashwathnarayan said on July 16.

Published on: Jul 18, 2021, 10:37:41 IST
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The decision pertaining to the opening of regular classes for degree classes will be taken in 3-4 days after consultations with the Chief Minister, Karnataka Higher Education Minister CN Ashwathnarayan said on July 16. On COVID-19 vaccination of students, he said, 65% of the students studying in government, government-aided, private institutions have been vaccinated. "We are further strengthening the vaccination drive," he s.

Decision to reopen degree colleges in few days: Karnataka Education Minister (ANI file)
Decision to reopen degree colleges in few days: Karnataka Education Minister (ANI file)

On Friday, the higher education minister announced the practical exam dates for odd and even semester Diploma courses.

The practical exams for odd semesters of Diploma courses will be held from July 26 to July 28 and the theory exam for the leftover subjects of the odd semesters and other semesters will be held from August 2 to August 21.

The practical exams for even semesters of Diploma courses will be held from November 2 to 12 and the theory exams will be held from November 17 to December 6.

The minister further said that the exams of degree courses for odd semesters are scheduled to be completed by August 15 and for even semesters in the month of October.

The UGC, on July 16, has asked all the colleges and universities to complete final year or semester exams by August 31. New academic sessions will start on October 1.

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