Bengaluru: The state government has decided to re-open the degree and the PG colleges across the state on November 17.
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Higher Education C.N.Ashwath Narayan, on Friday informed that the decision has been taken after a meeting which was presided over by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa
“We have decided to reopen and conduct offline classes for engineering, degree and diploma colleges from 17 November. However, students will have the option to either attend offline classes or continue attending online classes. Those wishing to attend offline classes should get written consent from their parents,” Ashwath Narayan is quoted in the Hindu.
The Minister further said that practical classes would be given more importance.
“The clear guideline/ SOP will be issued depending on the response and the strength of students,” he said adding that each college will have to constitute a task force, while a task force at district level headed by the DCs will also be constituted for smooth functioning.
