Gujarat to reopen schools for Class 12th students from July 15

The Vijay Rupani-led government has allowed colleges and technical institutes to reopen from mid-July.

New Delhi: Amid the declining number of COVID-19 cases in the state, the Vijay Rupani-led Gujarat government on Friday (July 9, 2021) announced to allow physical classes of Standard 12th, colleges and technical institutes from July 15. CM Vijay Rupani took the decision after reviewing the COVID-19 situation on Friday and said that schools and colleges can re-open with 50 per cent attendance. However, physical attendance will not be compulsory for students, but the authorities at schools and colleges will have to obtain parents' consent if students are to be asked to attend in person.