Delhi University to commence project, practical work classes for science students in physical mode from Aug 16

"Taking note of the decline in number of COVID-19 cases, it has been decided that classes and practical/project work with respect to PG and UG programmes students in science courses in the university and its colleges shall be conducted in physical mode with effect from 16.08.2021 observing necessary protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19," an official notification read.

New Delhi: The Delhi University on Thursday (August 5, 2021) announced that it will commence classes in physical mode for project and practical work for science students from August 16 in view of the decline in COVID-19 cases in the country, adding that the theory classes will continue online. Soon after the announcement, an office-bearer of the Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA), in an interview with news agency PTI slammed the move, saying that the varsity had no regard for the safety of students and teachers. "Taking note of the decline in a number of COVID-19 cases, it has been decided that classes and practical/project work with respect to PG and UG programmes students in science courses in the university and its colleges shall be conducted in physical mode with effect from 16.08.2021 observing necessary protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19," an official notification read.