By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Higher Education Minister Dr Arun Sahoo said the opening of colleges and schools will depend upon the fresh guidelines of the State Government.
The further decision will be taken for reopening of campus as per the State Government’s guidelines,” Dr Sahoo said. It may be noted here that all the academic institutions in the State will remain closed till November 30 as per the State Government’s unlock-6 guidelines.
He said that the results of UG and PG were announced on time even as the examinations were delayed due to COVID-19 this year. Amidst the pandemic, the entrance examinations were also conducted for admission into UG courses.
“Though there was a little bit delay in conducting everything due to Corona, the results of UG and PG were out by October 31 and entrance tests for admission into higher education courses were also conducted. The admission into Plus III first year has almost completed and the admission into PG courses will commence soon,” Sahoo said.
“The decision will be taken at a particular time as per the guidelines by the Centre and State Government,” the minister told reporters.As per the guidelines, the higher education institutions will be permitted to open only for research scholars and post-graduate students in science and technology stream. All training activities including skill and professional development will be allowed.
