Odisha Colleges to Reopen for Pre-Final Year UG, First-Year PG Classes from Today, Know Guidelines, SOPs Here

Odisha College Reopening News: As per the latest update, Colleges across Odisha are all set to reopen their campuses to welcome back undergraduate students from pre-final year courses and postgraduate level students who are in their first-year from today i.e. 10th February 2021. Taking into account the still precarious situation around the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, the state government is not taking any changes and have directed all college administrators and concerned authorities to ensure complete compliance with COVID-19 precautionary guidelines for reopening of colleges. Students who are to join back or resume regular classes on college campuses, can check out the detailed guidelines and SOPs that are to be followed by them here.

Precautionary Measures to be Followed

Staggered Entry: In order to avoid crowding of students on campus during the college hours, the guidelines call upon college administrators to design staggered timetable or schedule of classes for students of different classes.

Respiratory Etiquettes: Everyone on campus, including students and faculty members would be required to follow good respiratory hygiene. This includes, mandatory wearing of face masks while they are on campus. In addition to this, students and teachers also have to ensure that they do not sneeze, cough without covering their face or spit in the open space.

Seating Arrangements: With social distancing guidelines still being the first line of defence against COVID-19 infection, the college authorities have been directed to design a spaced seating arrangement that ensures necessary distance between students while they are attending regular classes.

Restriction on Outside Activities: In addition to this, colleges and higher education institutions have also been asked to restrict several activities including visits of outside experts to the campus, study tours, and field visits.

Multiple Batches, Extended Teaching Hours

The guidelines provided by the UGC for operating of colleges amid the COVID-19 restrictions also provide that if needed, crowded classes can be divided into batches and teaching hours in a day can be extended, the guideline said.