Sri Lanka University Grant Commission UGC decided to reopen the universities. UGC to reopen the universities from August 17 Monday for all years. First, Second and Third year students’ exams dates will be announced later. Examinations of 4th-year students of all universities already started. Earlier UGC decided to reopen the universities following two months long coronavirus vacation from June 15. Under the re-opening process, Medical Faculties of all state universities for final year students reopened from June 15.
“The UGC Chairman Prof Sampath Amaratunga says that lectures conducted online due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic have shown remarkable progress. All universities under National University System will commence their academic activities on August 17,” he said.
Addressing a press conference in Colombo Prof Amaratunga said the examinations of the third year students of medical faculties continued uninterrupted from July 15.
He added that all universities should comply with guidelines issued by the heatlh authorities to prevent the spread of Covid - 19.
Commenting on the hostel facilities at universities, the UGC Chairman said that only one student was allowed to occupy a hostel room due to concerns regarding the spread of the virus. “Accommodation facilities will be provided at universities as usual with the resumption of academic activities,” he said.
Universities opening dates
- Final year examinations of all medical faculties started from June 15.
- Examinations of 4th-year students of all universities commenced from the June 22.
- Faculties of Arts, Science, Law and Education at the University of Colombo reopened for exams on June 29.
- Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya reopened on June 28.
- Exams of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura continued from August 04.
First, Second and Third year students’ exams dates will be announced later.
All universities are expected to conclude the final year exams by August 15, the UGC chairman said.
Decision was taken by UGC after consult with health officials. Currently Sri Lanka is continuously taking measures against the coronavirus. The Government has made arrangements to provide the maximum possible facilities for students to distantly continue their education.
On March, Sri Lanka’s University Grants Commission ordered all universities to close after the country announced its first COVID-19 case.
Ministry of Higher Education has been informed to review the present situation and with the agreement of the University administrations and University Grant Commission UGC decide the date to open the universities for students.
Sri Lanka’s University Grants Commission has acknowledged that new admissions to universities could also be delayed due to the closures and public sector shutdowns as the government declared special holidays and curfew.
This is the fourth occasion that all universities have been closed in Sri Lanka. In 2019, all universities and schools closed after the deadly blasts in churches and hotels that killed hundreds of people on Easter Sunday. The closure lasted a month.
In August 2012, the government closed all universities after a two-month lecturer strike, while in November 2013, universities closed for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Professor Sampath Amaratunga added that in collaboration with the Ministry of Health a circular on healthcare measures to be taken to prevent coronavirus infection in universities will be issued soon in near future.
Class IX of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (9) Candidates and their parents must be looking for practise papers and previous year papers as exams approach. These practise papers are highly useful in the last stages of preparation because they provide the applicant an idea of what to expect on the actual test. navodaya question paper For a better performance, students should practise as much as possible using example question papers. The examination will be carried out in accordance with the COVID19 protocols. Students, professors, and exam invigilators will be required to wear face markings, use hand sanitizers, and undergo thermal scanning. The seating arrangements will be designed in accordance with social distancing standards as well as other safety measures.
ReplyDelete