Day one of college reopening evokes mixed response

While some colleges saw over 70% attendance, others registered less than 40%

There was mixed response to classes resuming on college campuses on Monday after a span of four months. Some colleges saw over 70% student attendance, while some registered less than 40%. Most college managements expected high attendance on Monday as majority of students had been vaccinated and were more confident of attending classes. However, they anticipate better attendance later this week as many students from other States found it difficult to book return tickets on short notice. The colleges were closed in March due to the second wave of COVID-19 infections. Many universities like Bengaluru Central University welcomed students back to campus with flowers, masks, and sanitisers.